Sky-Watcher 254mm f/4.8 Dual Speed Newtonian Telescope on EQ6-R Pro Go-To Mount

Discover the universe in detail with the 254mm f/4.8 Dual Speed Newtonian telescope on the EQ6-R Pro Go-To mount from Sky-Watcher. This powerful set is ideal for amateur astronomers passionate about deep-sky observation and astrophotography, offering exceptional image quality and unmatched performance.

Features:

• Optical tube:
  • Opening: 254mm (Pyrex parabolic primary mirror)
  • Focal length: 1200mm
  • Focal ratio: f/4.8
  • Crayford eyepiece holder 50.8/31.75mm with 1:10 fine focus (Dual Speed)
  • Thin supports for the secondary mirror (4 branches of 0.5mm)
  • Included 9x50 achromatic straight finder
  • Included LET 28mm eyepiece (50.8mm fitting)
  • Dimensions: 28.8cm (diameter) x 112cm (length)
  • Weight: 16kg
  • Robust metal construction
• EQ6-R Pro Go-To mount:
  • Motorized German equatorial mount with automatic Go-To pointing
  • Load capacity: up to 20kg (optimal at 17kg for astrophotography)
  • Moving speed up to 3.4°/sec
  • Integrated polar finder
  • Height-adjustable tubular steel tripod (85cm to 147cm)
  • SynScan control paddle with over 42,900 recorded objects
  • ST-4 and SNAP autoguiding ports for controlling your camera

Advantages:

• High-quality observation and astrophotography: Collects 57% more light than a 200mm telescope for detailed deep-sky observations.
• Precise focusing: Dual Speed Crayford eyepiece holder for fine adjustment, essential in imaging.
• High-performance mount: The EQ6-R Pro Go-To offers great stability and precise tracking, ideal for long exposures.
• Intuitive Go-To system: SynScan paddle with a rich database for automatic celestial object pointing.

Compatibility:

• 31.75mm adapter provided to use a wide range of eyepieces.
• Compatible with heavy accessories like DSLR cameras for imaging.

Usage tips:

• Optimized astrophotography: Use a coma corrector for sharp images across the entire field.
• Preparation for observation: Allow the telescope to acclimate to the ambient temperature for optimal image quality.

Included items:

• 254mm f/4.8 Newtonian optical tube:
  • Crayford 50.8mm eyepiece holder with 31.75mm adapter
  • Straight 9x50 finder
  • LET 28mm eyepiece (50.8mm fitting)
  • Mounting rings with Vixen type dovetail of 33cm
  • Piggyback support for camera at Kodak thread
• EQ6-R Pro Go-To mount:
  • EQ6-R Pro Go-To equatorial mount
  • SynScan control paddle
  • 2 x 5kg counterweights
  • Height-adjustable tubular steel tripod
  • Integrated polar finder
  • Cigarette lighter plug power cable
  • Accessory holder tablet