Skywatcher Explorer 300 PDS + EQ6-R PRO GOTO Mount & Tripod #10222/20855 SO (UK)

Skywatcher Explorer 300 PDS OTA Parabolic Dual Speed Telescope + EQ6-R PRO SynScan™

Computerised Heavy Duty Go-To Equatorial Mount

Brand new UK Stock, boxed with full Guarantee

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-300PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-300P but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

STANDARD SPECIFICATION:

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) x53.5
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x610
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 305mm
• Telescope Focal Length 1500mm (f/4.9)
• Eyepieces Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• Supplied with Tube Rings and Losmandy type dovetail bar
• 44% more Light-Gathering than 250mm

PARABOLIC PRIMARY MIRRORS
Features High Quality Parabolic Primary Mirrors to eliminate spherical aberrations inherent in 'fast' focal length reflectors with spherical primary mirrors. The mirrors are parabolized to bring all the light rays to the same focal point to give sharp, constrasty images, which are full of detail.

SKY-WATCHER DELUXE MIRROR COATINGS
Most reflectors today usually have a coat of aluminium as the mirror surface and then an overcoat of silicon monoxide or silicon dioxide to protect it. Silicon dioxide produces a much more durable coat than silicon monoxide but requires specialised equipment to apply it and is therefore more expensive. Protection is needed, because in most reflectors, the mirror is open to the elements and deterioration of the reflective layer reduces the resolution of the telescope. ALL Sky-Watcher reflectors are Multi-Coated with Silicon Dioxide as standard for Optimum Durability and Long Term Performance.

EQ6-R PRO Synscan™ - a new legend is born!

The new 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.

(NOTE: Only 2 x 5kg Counterweights are Supplied (Photo shows 4 x Counterweights)

• 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)
• Integral SNAP camera control port
• Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Dovetail Saddle
• Polar Alignment Scope

 Photo Express & The Photography Shop Delivery Information 

FREE Fedex Priority 24 & 48 Delivery to Zone 1 Areas

Carriage Free to England, Wales and parts of Scotland, excluding Highlands and Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland & Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight (Postcodes PO30-41) = £30 Extra

Zone 2 = Highlands & Islands of Scotland = £30 Extra

(Postcodes IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-80, PH17-26, PH30-50, ZE)

Zone 3 = Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles = £50 Extra

(Postcode BT, IM, TR21-25)

PLEASE NOTE FEDEX PRIORITY 24 NOT AVAILABLE TO SOME ZONE 1,2,3 & I.O.W ADDRESSES, THUS ALTERNATIVE SERVICE WILL BE USED.