Sky-Watcher EXPLORER 250PDS + EQ6i PRO WiFi GOTO Mount & Tripod #

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-250PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-250P Black Diamond Series, 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)

SPECIFICATION:

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) x43

• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x500

• Diameter of Primary Mirror 254mm

• Telescope Focal Length 1200mm (f/4.7)

• 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

• 56% more Light-Gathering than 200mm

PARABOLIC PRIMARY MIRRORS
Features High Quality Parabolic Primary Mirrors to eliminate spherical aberrations inherent in 'fast' focal lengh 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 specialized 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.

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GO-TO system, the EQ6i PRO SynScan is a great heavy duty platform for both visual astronomy and astro-imaging. 

Quiet in operation, the EQ6i PRO has a maximum payload capacity of 25kg and is fully controllable with a smart device via it's Synscan Wi-Fi adaptor using the free Synscan Pro App for iOS, Android or PC.

The EQ6i PRO also features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment, interfaces for USB, autoguider, optional SynScan hand controller and a SNAP shutter control port for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android).

Supplied complete with a very sturdy stainless steel tripod with 2" diameter legs and two 5.1kg counterweights.

**PLEASE NOTE: The Synscan Handset depicted in one of the product  images is an optional accessory and not included**

SPECIFICATION

• Payload Capacity 25kg

• Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute.

• Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.

• High Precision Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.

• Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).

• Ports: USB, SNAP, Power, ST-4 & Synscan Hand Controller (optional)

• ST-4 type Autoguider Interface: Supports 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x 1x guiding rate

• Synscan Wi-Fi adaptor provides control via Synscan Pro App (iOS, Android or PC)

• Compatible with Synscan™ Hand Controller (optional accessory) with 42,900+ Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.

• Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.

• Motor Type: Micro step driven 1.8° stepper motors

• Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.)

• Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar

• Tracking Modes: Dual Axis, R.A. Tracking

• Alignment Methods: One-star Alignment, Two-star Alignment, Three-star Alignment

• Mount Type: German Equatorial

• Telescope Mounting: Tube Rings

• Slow-motion Control: R.A. & Dec (motor controlled)

• Polarscope with LED illumination

• Tripod: 2" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe

• Tripod Height: 85-147cm

• Tripod Weight: 7.5Kgs

• Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 1.8cm

• Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel

• Mount Weight: 16Kgs

• Mount Height: 41cm

• Counterweight: Two, 5.1Kgs each

• Counterweight Extension Bar

• Supplied with Sky-Watcher 45mm and 75mm dual-fit dovetail saddle 

• Total Weight: 23.5Kgs (counterweight not included)

• Power Supply Required: 12 VDC 2Amp Tip positive (not supplied)

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.