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Orion Telescopes
Orion SkyView Pro 180mm GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
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  • Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with a big 7.1" (180mm) aperture and 2,700mm focal length (f/15) excels for high-power solar system use and astrophotography
  • Big aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain on a sturdy mount and tripod excels at high-power viewing and astrophotography of the planets, Moon, and compact deep space objects
  • The SkyView Pro EQ mount and steel-tube tripod provides a stable platform with computerized GoTo system to find any one of over 42,000 celestial objects with the push of a few buttons
  • Telescope optical tube measures only 22" long and weighs less than 16 lbs. for compact portability and easy storage
  • Includes 9x50 finder scope, 25mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepiece, 90-degree 1.25" prism star diagonal, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!


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Item #  24762b

The Orion SkyView Pro 180mm GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope combines high-power performance and compact, portable design. With 7" of aperture and long focal length, you'll get tack-sharp views and clearly defined photos with subtle detail and high contrast. And with GoTo motorized computer guidance you can automatically point the telescope to any of over 42,000 objects in the controller's database.

The 180mm (7.1") optical system with its 2,700mm focal length (f/15) provides 44% more light grasp than the 150mm Mak, for brighter astro images and better resolution. It's the perfect combination of brightness, contrast, and high-power definition for planets, close double-stars, clusters, and well-defined deep-sky targets. The meniscus lens is fully multi-coated for maximum light transmission. The optical tube measures just 22" long and weighs less than16 lbs.

The SynScan GoTo system employs two stepper motors to power the telescope to the object you select, putting it right in your eyepiece's field of view. The GoTo system will even take you on a guided sky tour of the best objects on any given night!

The optical tube comes with a 2" visual back and 2"-to-1.25" adapter, so you can use 2" or 1.25" accessories! What's more, the threads on which the 2" visual back attach are SCT (Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope) threads. So you can remove the visual back to thread on an optional SCT-specific diagonal or camera adapter designed for SCT threads. Also included are a 9x50 finder scope, 25mm (108x) Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepiece, and a 90-degree 1.25" mirror star diagonal.

The SkyView Pro EQ mount is super sturdy, with 1.75"- diameter stainless steel legs and metal spreader plate. One 4-lb.and two 7-lb. counterweights are included. An external 12-volt power source or AC-to-DC adapter is required (sold separately).

Discover the joys of high-power viewing and precision GoTo pointing ? get the SkyView Pro 180mm GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope today!

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-447-1001.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Advanced
  • Optical design
    Maksutov-Cassegrain
  • Optical diameter
    180mm
  • Focal length
    2700mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/15.0
  • Eyepieces
    Sirius Plossl 25.0mm (1.25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    108x
  • Resolving power
    0.64arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    67x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    360x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    14.0
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction Limited
  • Finder scope
    9x50
  • Focuser
    Internal
  • Diagonal degrees
    1.25" 90° Prism Star
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    2mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    23%
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    5%
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • Dovetail bar system
    Yes
  • Computerized compatibility
    Go-To included
  • Alignment procedure
    3-Star Alignment, 2-Star Alignment, 1-Star Alignment
  • Number of objects in database
    42,000+
  • Tracking rates
    Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
  • Motor speeds
    3.4°/sec, 600x, 500x, 400x, 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1.75x, 1.5x, 1.25x
  • Motor type
    Microstep driven stepper motors
  • Bearing material
    Sealed ball bearings
  • Power requirement
    12-volt DC - 2A (tip positive)
  • PEC
    Yes
  • GPS
    Sold separately
  • Backlash compensation
    Yes
  • Latitude range
    16-64
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Sold separately
  • Counterweights
    Two 7.5 lb., one 4 lb.
  • Available ports
    RS-232, autoguider
  • Tube material
    Aluminum
  • Tripod material
    Steel
  • Tripod leg diameter
    1.75 in.
  • Counterweight bar length
    10 in.
  • Diameter of counterweight shaft
    20mm
  • Height range of mount
    42.25 in. - 55.00 in.
  • Length of optical tube
    22.5 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    15.9 lbs.
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    25.0 lbs.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    56.4 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    SkyView Pro GoTo system
  • Other features
    Dovetail bracket for finder scope, Dovetail mounting plate, 2" Visual back with 1.25" adapter, SCT threads
  • Warranty
    One year

Orion SkyView Pro 180 Go-To Mak Cass Optical Tube Assembly
25mm Orion Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
90º prism star diagonal (1.25")
Tripod
Orion equatorial mount
Computerized hand controller
Orion 9x50 finder scope
Dovetail finder telescope base
Tube ring mounting plate
7.5 lb counterweight
7.5 lb counterweight
4.0 lb counterweight
Counterweight shaft
Tripod accessory tray
Slow-motion control knobs
Dust cap
Polar axis finder scope cover
Latitude adjustment L-bolt
1.25" visual back
Declination GoTo motor assembly
R.A. GoTo motor assembly
12V DC power cable
Brass gears with 2mm socket-head set screws
Motor control box
Motor control box bracket
GoTo hand controller cable
GoTo hand controller bracket
Motor Cable (13")
Motor Cable (27")
Declination motor cover
Right ascension motor cover
Right ascension motor attachment screw
Declination motor attachment screw
Phillips screw (10mm)
Phillips screws (8mm)
flat washers
lock washer
4mm hex key
2mm hex key
Phillips-head screwdriver
Starry Night special edition software digital download insert

Orders received by 1pm Eastern Standard Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $0.00
Standard Delivery to Canada: $75.00
3 Day Delivery: $183.00
2 Day Delivery: $183.00
Next Day Delivery: $234.00

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