Sky-Watcher Mak180 Black Diamond Telescope on HEQ5 Pro Go-To

• Telescope for planetary and deep sky observation.
• Very good image sharpness, sharpness, contrast.
• Compact tube, weight 7.8 kg.
• Delivered with accessories (eyepieces, viewfinder, return angle)
• Motorized German Equatorial Mount and GoTo
• Transportable by a single person.

Everything you need to know about the Maksutov Sky-Watcher 180mm f/15

The largest Maksutov-Cassegrain offered by Sky-Watcher, the Mak180, rivals the classic 203 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain for a very attractive price and high performance. Thanks to its diameter of 180 mm, collects 44% more light than the 150 mm model . Its focal ratio of f/15 is intended primarily for planetary observation/imaging, the details obtained on Jupiter, Saturn or the Moon will delight both beginners and experienced amateurs. Mars too, as long as it's high in the sky and close to Earth. The diameter of 180 mm allows Take Short Exposure Images Effectively .

The Moon is a wonder that you can contemplate for years, since the number of craters that dot its surface is important. There is no chromaticism , unlike achromatic glasses. The tube is compact and everything is easily transportable . Complemented by long focal length eyepieces, the observation of the most beautiful deep sky objects will satisfy both beginners and amateurs who wish to have an easily transportable instrument.

The primary mirror, associated with the secondary mirror and a multi-coated concave meniscus provides detailed and sharp images. Its low central obstruction of less than 30% provides amazing contrast for a telescope of this price. Warming up (particularly meniscus cooling) takes about 45 min/1 hour . Focusing, a key element for obtaining quality images, is carried out by translating the primary mirror to provide sufficient focusing travel with numerous accessories. A 2" SCT (Schmidt-Cassegrain) type threaded outlet allows you to adapt multiple accessories from other brands.

Everything you need to know about the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 mount

"Lightweight" version of the imposing NEQ6 Pro mount, The HEQ5 Pro is intended for hobbyists and beginners looking for a portable and attractive GOTO mount in terms of price. . Tracking quality is improved with the Pro Series compared to previous versions without auto-aim. You may do long exposure astrophotography sessions on the dimmest objects. An autoguidance port is even provided as standard to significantly improve periodic error in right ascension.

The HEQ5 Pro is a very attractive solution to support numerous telescopes up to 235 mm in diameter. Allows the beginner to get started with imaging , using a PC and a second parallel instrument when automatic guidance is activated. The visual observer will appreciate the Go-To SynScan automatic signaling system delivered via an easy-to-use hand controller . In fact, it is not necessary to know the position of stars or distant bodies in the deep sky, the HEQ5 Pro is responsible for moving the instrument towards the target you want to observe.

Automated Go-To Marking System

After calibration (setup) with the polar finder on the North Star, select the mount alignment on one, two or three stars. More than 49,200 objects are registered in the database, including the main catalogues. (Messier, NGC, IC as well as the planets, the Moon and the Sun). For maximum convenience, the stand moves quickly, up to 3.4°/sec via the control panel. Easy to use, it helps to quickly point the instrument towards any galaxy, nebula, cluster or object in the solar system. Discover in detail the famous Andromeda galaxy, the fabulous curtains surrounding the heart of Orion, the Hercules cluster M13 and its heart rich in thousands of stars. Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon are also wonders that must be examined without moderation.

The indication on the racket of the date, time and place of observation combined with The "Tour" function allows the HEQ5 Pro mount to aim at the most interesting objects throughout the night . Enjoy a guided sky tour at your viewing location by clicking the "Enter" button based on the object presented in a drop-down list. Aiming accuracy can reach up to 1 minute of arc, compensating for mechanical errors of the mount. . This procedure called "Backlash" requires measuring the time between two opposite movements of the mount. The operation is simple to perform and saves precious time, especially in astrophotography.

Jupiter on May 30, 2019 by Thierry Soulignac and Hadrien Dupuis (Pic du Midi, France)
Trio of images from a Sky-Watcher Mak180 f/15 telescope and a ZWO ASI224-MC camera and a ZWO ADC dispersion corrector

Specifications

Items delivered

Sky-Watcher Mak 180mm f/15 optical tube

• 1 Sky-Watcher Mak180 f/15 optical tube
• 1 x 50.8mm fluid eyepiece: LET 28mm
• 1 diagonal transmission 50.8mm
• 1 adapter 50.8mm/31.75mm
• 1 integrated male dovetail type Vixen
• 1 straight finder 9x50

Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro-GoTo Mount

• 1 x German HEQ5 Pro Go-To Equatorial Mount
• 1 SynScan Go-To hand controller
• 2 5kg counterweights
• 1 integrated polar finder
• 1 height-adjustable steel tube tripod (97cm to 121cm)
• 1 accessory holder shelf
• 1 power cord with cigarette lighter plug