The N-EQ6 mount is no longer available. The successor EQ6-R will be delivered in a few weeks. This telescope can also be combined with the EQ6-R.

Link to the EQ6-R: SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro GoTo mount

The Skywatcher Explorer 250PDS Newton is checked and adjusted by us before delivery. The focuser is set.

All Newtonian telescopes should be adjusted before first use and then periodically for a clear image. We adjust all of our Newton before they leave our house.

How we adjust: About us

These telescopes are shipped free of charge in Germany.


 

Telescope Skywatcher Explorer 250PDS 1200mm 10 "f / 4.7 Newton on EQ6 GoTo SkyScan Mount

10 '' telescope (Newton) with 254 (!) Mm aperture and 1200mm focal length, 2 "Crayford focuser and 1:10 micro reduction for high-precision focusing.

There are not only alternators in the car! :-)
Newton telescopes are considered (and are) basically high-powered telescopes. From f / 5 I define again as particularly bright. When observing the moon, we definitely recommend a filter to reduce the glare effect. - The moon reflects so much light that the light should be attenuated (especially at low magnification). Also note the dark adaptation of the eye. For example, if I want to observe deep sky objects after the moon, the adaptation of the eye takes a certain amount of time before I can perceive the much fainter ones again in detail.
And that brings us to the objects that such a Newton can show in abundance - visually and photographically!
Deep sky objects (ie galaxies, nebulae, star clusters ...) do not require a high magnification, but a corresponding light gathering power. For photography, this also means the shortest possible exposure time for a shot.
Planets (and moon) require a higher magnification and thus a Barlow lens ???? for focal length extension.
So with this device also beautiful details on the moon and planets can be seen! So you do not have to do without this field of application:
An (almost) all-rounder among the telescopes focusing on deep sky.

With a diameter of 25.4cm (10 "), the light gathering power is approximately 1275 times that of the eye Light faint galaxies and nebulae are considered for your observations! High magnifications and detailed images of the moon and planets are possible due to the good optics Observe structures at the moon and interesting details on planets, such as the rings of Saturn, cloud bands at Jupiter.

The 2 "Crayford focuser with 1:10 reduction:

The Newton is equipped with a smooth and precisely worked 2 "Crayford focuser with a reduction for 1.25" accessories. You can thus use powerful 2 "eyepieces, a bright picture and a broad overview is possible.All 1.25" eyepieces can of course also be used.
Since the drawer is ball-bearing, heavy and accurate adjustments are guaranteed for heavy accessories.
To achieve a particularly accurate focus, the extract has a 1:10 micro reduction, for photography particularly important and proven.

Sky-Watcher N-EQ6 SynScan / SkyScan - parallactic mount with Goto for telescopes up to 20 kg
The EQ-6 from Sky-Watcher has been in this form since 2001, so it's almost a classic.
With a load capacity of 20 kg (of course, depending on the length and size of the instrument), this mount can also be used for larger Newtons and refractors.

Above all, this version with the GoTo controller is ideal for star friends who would like to use astrophotography with larger telescopes (we also recommend an autoguider for this purpose).


Skywatcher Explorer 250PDS 10

Product advantages:

+ Ideal for detailed lunar, planetary and deep-sky observations
+ Ideal for extensive astrophotography
+ Due to 254mm opening very high light collecting capacity (f / 4,7)
+ PDS variant with DualSpeed focuser for sensitive focusing by 1:10 reduction
+ Sturdy EQ6 GoTo mount with stainless steel stand for heavy loads


Please note:

- For lunar observations, we also recommend a lunar filter to protect the eyes.
- We recommend detail eyepieces and barlow lenses for planetary observations.
- Not suitable for landscape observations.


Scope of delivery: GoTo mount Skywatcher EQ6 PRO SkyScan

Skywatcher Explorer 250PDS / 1200
Prism rail & clamps for fixing the tube
2 "28mm LET overview eyepiece
9x50 viewfinder
GoTo mount EQ6 PRO SkyScan
Extendable tubular steel stand


Technical data at a glance:

Type: reflector telescope / Newton
Color: Black
Lens diameter: 254 mm
Focal length: 1200 mm (f / 4.7)
Resolution: 0.45 arc seconds
Limit size: 13.8 mag
2 "Crayford focuser with 1.25 '' adapter
2 '' eyepiece: 28 mm
9x50 optical viewfinder
Parallactic GoTo Mount EQ6 PRO SkyScan:
Tracking speeds sideral, solar and lunar with PEC
Nacheichen on the object possible
Updatable over the internet
Control via PC possible via RS232 interface
Periodic Error Correction (for astrophotography)
Polsucher illuminated and adjustable via scales or constellation
GPS function possible via optional additional module
Consumption (current) and temperature display
Parabolic zenith mirror (for diffraction-limited imaging) with
Centering marking to simplify the adjustment
Mirrors with 0.5mm ultrathin struts for minimal diffraction
Magnifications: 42.8x
Tubular steel tripod (height adjustable from 85cm to 147cm)
Weight (tube + clamps): approx. 14.5 kg