BKP300DS EQ6 SynScan

BKP300DS EQ6 SynScan

The new Sky-Watcher BKP 300 OTAW Dual Speed incorporates superb mirror-set 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 optimize 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.

Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts have been designed for use by novices and experts alike. These mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports. Even the most demanding experts will be impressed by the capability of these mounts for astrophotography.

For novice users the user-friendly menu allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The SynScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via a RS-232 cable. Once the connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand Control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the EQ6 PRO Mounts, They also come with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

• Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.

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

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

• Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.

• Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.

• Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.

• Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.

• Periodic Error Correction.

• PC compatibility.

• Upgradeable hand control via internet download.

 Tripod: Stainless Steel Legs

 Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 1.8cm

 Counterweight Shaft Length: 28.5cm

 Mount Weight (without counterweight): 16Kgs

 Mount Height: 41cm

 Total weight: 23.5kgs (without counterweights)

 Motor Type: Microstep driven 1.8 degree stepper motors

 Motor Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9.024,000 steps/rev.)

 Power Supply: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Tip positive)

 Gear Ratio: 705

 13" Dovetail Bar

 SynScan Hand Control

Optical Design

Parabolic Newtonian Reflector

Diameter / Aperture

300 mm

Focal length

1500 mm

Highest Practical Power

600x

F/Ratio

F/5

Finder Scope

8x50

Focuser Diameter

2"

Eye Piece

2

Tube Dimensions

355 x 1450 cm3

Shipping Weight

25+8+21+19+11 kg, total 5 cartons kg

Shipping Dimensions

163x54x55cm3; 47x47x26; 117x28x29cm3; 55x55x25cm3; 24x24x25 cm3