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The SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6GT is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavy-duty Go-To/Tracking astronomical mount in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) modes.

Supplied with a Synscan handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware, it can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its database.

In EQ mode, the AZ-EQ6GT is designed for either visual use or precise astro-imaging. In AZ mode, it is primarily intended for visual use, and in this mode, two telescopes can be mounted simultaneously in parallel.

A great feature of the The SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6GT is the patented dual-encoder technology. This allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information. This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.

The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6GT…..a new legend is born!!

SPECIFICATION

• Payload Capacity: 25kg (EQ and AZ modes)

• Tracking Accuracy: 0.1436 arc minutes

• Go-To Capability: EQ and AZ modes

• Synscan Handset Database: over 42,900 celestial objects

• Tracking Speed: sidereal, solar & lunar rates

• Tracking Mode: EQ or AZ, dual or single axis

• PEC control in EQ mode

• Autoguider Port : Yes

• DSLR Electronic Shutter Release Port : Yes

• Motor Type: DC12V stepper motors

• Patented Dual-Encoder design allows manual movement without losing positional information

• Polar alignment: via software control or supplied polar scope

• Alignment methods: 1, 2 or 3 star alignment (EQ) / brightest star or 2 star alignment (AZ)

• Telescope Connection: 2 x dual-fit saddle plates supplied accepting 45mm & 75mm dovetail bars

• RA/DEC Worm Gears: D=92.5mm, 180 teeth, brass

• RA/DEC Axes: D=40mm, steel

• Tripod: 2” Stainless Steel

• Counterweights supplied: 2 x 5kg

• Counterweight Bar: 25mm Diameter

• Mount Body Weight: 15.4kg, Tripod Weight: 7.5kg

• Power requirement: 12V DC 3A (Sky-Watcher 17Ah Power Tank recommended)

Note: Two 5kg Counterweights supplied, not four as shown in main picture

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Designed specifically for the Sky-Watcher Esprit-120 ED Apo Refractor, the new three-lens 0.77X Reducer/Flattener for Esprit-120ED comes with a standard adaptor with M48 thread edge and 55mm back focus for use with Sky-Watcher’s M48 Canon EOS (code 20237) and Nikon (code 20238) adaptor rings. After removing the adaptor, an M71x1 internal thread with maximum 75mm back focus is available for self-made adaptor solutions. The Reducer/Flattener produces a fully illuminated and corrected image circle of 36mm diameter and is therefore perfectly suitable for image formats up to APS-C but can also be used for full format.

• 0.77x Focal Reducer / Field Flattener
• Effectively reduces Focal Ratio of Esprit-120ED to f/5.4
• Three-Lens Fully Multi-Coated Optical Design
• Image Circle 34mm
• Full Frame Compatible
• 2-Inch Filter Compatible
• 75mm Back Focus or 55mm with supplied adaptor
• M48 x 0.75 Adaptor
• Weight 910g (with end caps)

The 0.77X REDUCER/FLATTENER FOR ESPRIT-150ED is also available here

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Designed specifically for the Sky-Watcher Esprit-150 ED Apo Refractor, the new three-lens 0.77X Reducer/Flattener for Esprit-150ED comes with a standard adaptor with M48 thread edge and 55mm back focus for use with Sky-Watcher’s M48 Canon EOS (code 20237) and Nikon (code 20238) adaptor rings. After removing the adaptor, an M71x1 internal thread with maximum 75mm back focus is available for self-made adaptor solutions. The Reducer/Flattener produces a fully illuminated and corrected image circle of 36mm diameter and is therefore perfectly suitable for image formats up to APS-C but can also be used effectively with full frame cameras.

• 0.77x Focal Reducer / Field Flattener
• Effectively reduces Focal Ratio of Esprit-150ED to f/5.4
• Three-Lens Fully Multi-Coated Optical Design
• Image Circle 36mm
• Full Frame Compatible
• 2-Inch Filter Compatible
• 75mm Back Focus or 55mm with supplied adaptor
• M48 x 0.75 Adaptor
• Weight 910g (with end caps)

The 0.77X REDUCER/FLATTENER FOR ESPRIT-120ED is available here

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These are instruments of the highest quality with optical performance rivalling or exceeding similar telescopes of even the most famous high-end telescope brands.
The premium, superbly-corrected optical systems deliver high-contrast images full of detail and zero detectable colour fringing, even on the brightest of objects.

The Esprit 150ED F7 Professional Triplet Refractor…

Features

• 3-Element Objective Lens, Focal Length 1050mm (one Ohara FPL-53 and 2 x Schott lenses)
• 3” CNC Machined 11:1 Rotatable Dual-Speed Linear Power Focuser
• Full-frame Corrected Focal Plane
• Zero detectable Colour Fringing even on Bright Objects
• Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings
• Knife-edge Baffled Optical System
• High-precision Mechanical Components
• Aluminium OTA material (superior to plain carbon-fibre for this application)
• Retractable Dew Shield
• OTA Weight 14.52kg (without accessories), 17.04kg (with accessories)

3” Dual-Speed Linear Power Focuser

• 3” LPF with 2” and 1.25” eyepiece adaptors and indexed scale
• Zero focus-shift during focusing
• High Load Capacity – holds up to 5kg of accessories whilst focusing and up to 10kg when locked.
• New drawtube with steel sheet held by four large bearings makes focusing smoother than ever
• The smooth focus motion and 11:1 fine focus wheel allows precision adjustment and critical focusing of eyepieces & cameras
• Patent-pending design

Accessories Supplied

• 2” Dielectric Star Diagonal
• 28mm 2” LET Eyepiece
• 9×50 Right-Angled Erect Image Finderscope
• Tube Rings
• Dovetail Mounting Bar
• Case
• Matching flattener

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