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Kit Includes:
- 1 x EQ6-R GoTo Mount with Tripod (SynScan HC)
- 1 x Evostar 150ED Refractor Telescope
Evostar 150ED
As the largest quality refactor in its price range, the eagerly awaited Sky-Watcher 150/1200 Evostar OTA means a big jump in light gathering power with the same resolution as the rest of the Sky-Watcher Evostar telescopes. Observe fainter details of the Moon and the fine structures of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars. Jewels of the southern skies like the thousands of stars in the globular cluster Omega Centauri and the wispy details of the Eta Carina nebula will be memorable sights for visual observers.
Combined with a suitable tracking mount such as the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R, the large 150mm aperture will let astrophotgraphers capture high contrast images of the planets and deep sky objects.
150/1200 Evostar Refractor OTA
- Suitable for Astrophotography
- View Solar System in High Definition
- Metallic High-Transmission Coatings
- Compact & Portable
- Comes with An Aluminium Case
- 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warrant
Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings (MHC)
Each air-to-glass lens surface has been coated by Sky-Watcher’s proprietary MHC. An anti-reflection metallic coatings which ensure optimum light-transmission approaching 99.5%.
Light-Baffled Optical Systems
The objective lens cell of this Sky-Watcher 150/1200 Evostar OTA is light-baffled to reduce stray & unfocused light to insure optimum contrast. The interior of the tube is flat blackened to prevent unfocused internal light reflections from reaching the focal plane.
Precision 2” Crayford Focuser
This precision 2″ Crayford Focuser is mechanically ultra-smooth and backlash-free, offers you a fine and ultra-fine focusing adjustments.
Tube Materials
The optical tube material is rolled steel, powder-coated reflective gloss black with gold fleck accent. The front and back cells are cast-aluminum painted white & black.
Telescope Tube Attachment Hardware
The optical tube comes with attachment hardware that allows it to be securely fastened to any Sky-Watcher Mount. The quick-release tube rings provided with Evostar ED150 are cast-aluminum, painted white.
In the Box:
- 150/1200mm OTA
- Aluminium Carrying Case
- Supplied with Tube Rings & 45mm Dovetail Mounting Bar
| Optical Design |
ED Refractor OTA |
| Model Number |
SWBDED150-OTA |
| Aperture |
150mm |
| Focal Length |
1200mm |
| Tube Dimensions |
10cm x 92cm |
| Shipping Weight |
26kg |
| Recommended Usage |
Astrophotography, Viewing Galaxies/Stars/Nebulae and solar system planets |
EQ6-R
The new SkyWatcher EQ6-R PRO Synscan Computerised Go-To mounting is an exciting evolutionary progression of the continuing legend that is the EQ6 PRO. The modern optimised design of the EQ6-R PRO incorporates features that serious imagers will immediately appreciate, such as;
- Increased Payload capacity of 20kg for Astro-Photography
- Synchronous Belt Driven, resulting in minimal backlash – Even quieter, smoother operation and better results when guiding. Higher Torque.
- Superior Latitude adjustment controls with greater range of latitudes possible
- Built-in SNAP camera control port
- PPEC worm gear and worm periodic error correction function (avoids having to constantly re-train)
- Built-in carrying handle for convenient transportation
The supplied computerised Synscan™ hand control allows you to control the mount to point your telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to 42,000+ night sky objects from it’s extensive database.
Supplied with;
- EQ6-R Pro mount
- Tripod with 2″ stainless steel legs
- Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm dovetail saddle
- SynScan hand controller / cable
- Counterweight Rod: 18mm diameter, length 240mm + 180mm
- 2 x5 kg counterweights
- Polar alignment scope
- Autoguiding connection
- Printed Instruction Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
- Product Name: EQ6-R PRO Synscan
- Mount Type: German Equatorial
- Maximum Payload (Counterweights excluded): 20kg (for Astro-Photography)
- Latitude Adjustment Range: 5º to 65º
- Azimuth Adjustment Range: About ±9 º
- Mount Weight (Tripod excluded): 17.3 kg
- Counterweights Supplied: 2 x 5kg
- Tripod Supplied: 2-inch stainless steel, 7.5kg Weight
- Counterweight Rod: 18mm Diameter, Length 240mm + 180mm
- Power Requirement: DC11~16V 4A
- Motors: 1.8 º Hybrid Stepper Motors
- Transmission: 180:1 Worm Drive + 48:12 Timing Belt Drive + 64 Micro-step/1.8º Stepper Motor Drive
- Gear Ratio: 720
- Resolution: 9216000 Counts/Rev., approx. 0.14 arc-second
- Maximum Slewing Speed: 4.2 degrees/second
- Tracking Rate: Sidereal rate, solar rate, lunar rate
- Tracking Mode: Equatorial mode
- Auto-guiding Speed: 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.5X, 0.75X, 1X
- PEC: 100 Segments Permanent PEC (PPEC)
- Hand Controller: SynScan™
- Database: 42000+ Objects
- Celestial Object Catalogue: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double Star, Vari-able Star, Named Star, Planets
- Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc-minutes (RMS)
- An integral SNAP camera control port
- Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Dovetail Saddle
- Polar Alignment Scope
