Sky-Watcher Skymax 180 Pro HEQ5 Pro GOTO Telescope

Specifications 

• Magnifications with eyepieces supplied: x96
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x540
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 180mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 2700mm (f/15)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): SP10mm & 25mm LET
• 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
• 2/50.8mm Star Diagonal
• Dovetail Mounting Bar
• Focusing achieved by Moving Primary Mirror (Zero Image Shift)
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics

HEQ5 Pro SynScan Mount:

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScantm is your answer. The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SkyScantm is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The hand control allows you to point the 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 over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The HEQ5 PRO SkyScantm also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation. Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven. Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X). Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography. Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X. Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues. Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.