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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!
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.
Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.
Beginner Level - Suited for a wide range of uses, these products are simple to operate and set up. Some initial assembly may be required depending on the type of product. Optical instruments with this rating will have very good optical and mechanical quality. Great for families, young people, and folks who don't want to mess with equipment and complexity. Beginning level telescopes will show you countless lunar craters, Saturn's rings and a myriad of star clusters and nebulae! Referring to the manual is recommended.
Intermediate Level - These products offer higher performance and more advanced features than Level 1: Beginner models. They typically take a bit longer to learn and need some set-up or adjustments. But anyone with the slightest technical bent will have no problem getting familiar with these models. Referring to the manual is recommended.
Advanced Level - These products provide the best performance but may require more skill to master and appreciate. Optical instruments with this rating have exceptionally fine optics and mechanics. Some are easy to use but might be on the large or heavy side. Some are intended for specialized uses. These products will appeal to the more technically inclined. Referring to the manual is highly recommended.
For telescopes, the optical diameter (also known as aperture) is the size of a telescope's main light-collecting lens or primary mirror, measured in millimeters or inches. Telescopes with larger optical diameters collect more light, which leads to an increase in brightness and image resolution compared to smaller instruments.
For binoculars, the optical diameter (also known as objective lens diameter) is the size of each of the front-facing objective lenses of a binocular measured in millimeters. Binoculars with larger objective lenses collect more light, which increases image resolution and brightness. Binoculars with larger objective lenses are recommended for low light situations, and binoculars with at least 50mm or larger objective lenses are recommended for pleasing astronomical observations at night.
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
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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: $0.00Standard Delivery to Canada: $75.003 Day Delivery: $183.002 Day Delivery: $183.00Next Day Delivery: $234.00
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