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Skywatcher Maksutov Telescope SkyMax-180 180mm / 2700mm on EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo Mount

This high-quality Maksutov reflector telescope is particularly suitable for the observation of the moon and planets due to its long focal length. It is very portable thanks to its compact design and has only a small leverage on the mount.

However, the optics already have a sufficiently large opening to be interesting for the observation of DeepSky objects such as globular clusters.

The optic has a small obstruction, which is achieved by the small secondary mirror vaporized on the meniscus lens. Through the meniscus lens to achieve a very good contrast, which is, for example. has a very positive effect on planetary observation. The lens corrects the spherical aberration and allows only very few color errors due to its shape.

A Maksutov is just perfect for the moon and planets. If you live in a polluted area and you do not have the opportunity to move to darker areas, you should definitely include this system in your considerations. If you can not see enough deep sky objects anyway, a telescope for the moon and planets (sun ONLY with a suitable filter) is considered. Even in light polluted areas, these objects will always be a worthwhile destination due to their brightness. Although bright deep sky objects are possible, the main focus will be on the moon and planets.

Enjoy beautiful lunar and detailed planet observations (like the rings of Saturn, moon shadow games on Jupiter or its big red spot) and also interesting deep-sky excursions to brighter objects, such as the Orion Nebula, the open binary star cluster (h and chi) in the Perseus or even the galaxy groups M81, not to mention the star cluster in the Hercules M 13!

Together with the bright and high-contrast image, here are beautiful details. Of course, the field of view is slightly smaller than short-range devices, but I do not need it on the moon and planets. Since the longer focal length is advantageous because you do not need additional Barlow lens for higher magnifications. This is used at very high magnifications, if the visibility conditions (low air movement, good transparency of the sky ...) allow it. (Bear in mind that every movement of air is magnified.) Since the moon reflects enough light, it will be used primarily to observe the craters and surface structures of our satellite.



The mount EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo:

This longtime proven mount of Skywatcher has been specially developed to support heavy telescope tubes up to 18Kg stable and vibration-free. This is the optimal prerequisite for successful astrophotography, where it depends on a particularly precise running of the mount. It appears in white design and already has a built-in GoTo control. Hardly any other mount offers a better price / performance ratio than the EQ-6, which makes them so popular among amateur astronomers. The powerful stepper motors in the right ascension and declination axis drive the objects very quietly even in high GoTo speed, so that the night's sleep of the neighbors can not be disturbed in any way. By means of the illuminable pole finder a fast and effortless ordering for astrophotography is possible.

Properties of mount and control:


GoTo control with clear hand box (can also be operated with gloves)
Red line display (dimmable) and red illuminated buttons
1, 2 or 3 star alignment possible
Over 42,900 objects controllable
25 own objects adjustable and coordinate adjustment possible
Speed 3.4 ° / second
Tracking mode: sidereal, lunar, solar and sidereal with PEC
Nacheichen on the object possible
Updatable over the internet
Control via PC possible (RS232)
Autoguiding via interface
Periodic Error Correction (for astrophotography)
Polsucher illuminated and adjustable via scales or constellation
GPS function possible via optional additional module
Consumption and temperature display
Version 3
Load capacity up to 18Kg (visually even more)



Scope of delivery of the mount:


Mount EQ-6 Pro SynScan with GoTo control
stable tubular steel tripod (height adjustable from 85cm to 147cm)
additionally stabilizing expansion element with eyepiece shelf
Coordinated counterweights

Technical specifications:

optics
type reflector
type Maksutov
Opening (mm) 180
Focal length (mm) 2700
Aperture ratio (f /) 15
Resolution (arcseconds) 0.64
Limit size (mag) 13.1
Light collection capacity (-fold of a 7mm pupil) 660
Max. Sensible enlargement (-fold) 360
Tube weight (kg) 7,8
Okularauszug
Type M 68
Connection (eyepiece side) (inch) 2
mount
Type EQ-6 Pro SynScan
GoTo control yes
Mounting type Equatorial
Power consumption (mA) 2000
Power supply (Volt) 12
tracking yes
GoTo control
Alignment process 2-star, brightest star
Database (objects) 42,900
Accuracy (arc minutes) 1
Manual control SynScan
Tracking speeds sideral, solar and lunar
software SynScan
Language version of GoTo control English
tripod
Type Tripod
material steel
Included accessories
Finderscope 9x50 WW
Deflection optics Zenith mirror 2 "- 90 °
Eyepieces 1.25 '' 20mm, 9mm
General
series SkyMax