APM Refractor Telescope Doublet ED Apo 152 f/7.9 OTA with 2.5" focuser with EQ6-R Mount
APM Refractor Telescope Doublet ED Apo 152 f/7.9 OTA with 2.5" focuser
The new APM 152-1200 Doublet is a mold breaker in the 6" Refractor category. We have painstakingly engineered an optical and tube solution to bring you APM quality at an unheard price. The new 152-1200ED features a Doublet lens cell using ED glass of FPL-51 complimented by a Lanthanum coated element to maximize performance. Our innovative combination of materials and design has resulted in optical performance far beyond the normal for a telescope of this price. As with all APM telescopes consistency is assured and each telescope goes through an interferometrical test at the 532nm (green) wavelength before shipping.With a generous 1200mm focal length, the 152-1200ED is an impressive all-rounder. From intricate double star observing to high contrast detailed planetary views, this new scope will introduce a whole new group of Astronomy enthusiasts to APM quality.The new 152-1200ED is also supplied with extensive accessories. Inside the quality Aluminium transport case you will find not only a fantastic value telescope but also a newly designed 2.5" focuser, CNC tube rings incorporating a carrying handle, 330mm Losmandy style dovetail and finder bracket.Traditional APM quality has been applied in all areas. The new 2.5" focuser is a Rack and Pinion type, with 1:10 focusing. It remains rigid under high loads making it suitable for imaging. The attention to detail extends to areas like the 2" and 1.25" eyepiece adapters. These use a new design of collar clamp, far superior to the common brass compression rings found on lesser designs. Of course, if you would like to use a Starlight Instruments Feather Touch (model FTF3035B-A) then this can be supplied as an option, for that reason the tube end has an thread M109 x 1 and M95 x 1 to accept a 3" or 2.5" Starlight focuser.Imaging accessories for the 152-1200 include a 2.5" (Order Nr. TSFlat2,5) field flattener which maintains focal length. There is also a dedicated Massimo Riccardi designed APM Reducer (Order Nr. APM-RIRED152-1200S-2L or APM-RIRED152-1200-2L). This changes the focal length by a factor of x0.75, resulting in a 900mm focal length and fast f5.9 aperture.With the new 152-1200ED we believe we have created an Apochromatic Refractor of incomparable performance and value in its category.
Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro Synscan heavy duty equatorial mount
A new legend is born!
The new EQ6-R PRO Synscan™ computerised Goto 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 20 kg for astrophotography
- Synchronous belt driven, resulting in minimal backlash - even quieter, smoother operation and better results when guiding. Higher torque. Transmission: 180:1 worm drive + 48:12 timing belt drive + 64 micro-step/1.8° stepper motor drive; resolution approx. 0.14 arcsec
- Superior latitude adjustment controls with greater range of latitudes possible
- Azimuth adjustment range: About ±9°
- 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
- printed manual in english
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. Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, double star, variable star, named star catalogs , and planets are included, too.
Delivery contents Mount:- EQ6-R mount
- Tripod with 2" stainless steel legs
- Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm dovetail saddle
- SynScan hand controller / cable
- Counterweight Rod: 18mm diameter, length 240mm + 180mm
- 2 x5 kg counterweights
- Polar alignment scope
- Autoguiding connection
- printed manual (english)
Power supply and batteries not included!
Delivery contains APO Refractor:- Optical Tube
- 1 Pair of Tuberings
- 2,5" Focuser with 1:10 Microfocusing
- 3" Losmandy-Style Dovetail
- 2"/1,25" del. adapter
- Shoe for Finderbracket
- Carrying Case
