The N 254/1200 telescope:
This telescope provides the amateur astronomer with an enormous aperture for detailed deep sky observing. It is one of the largest Newtonian telescopes available from Skywatcher and collects almost three times as much light as a 114mm telescope. This means not only bright, high-contrast planetary observing is possible but that the telescope is also ideal for deep sky observing. While most smaller telescopes only show the cores of many galaxies, this telescope can also clearly show their spiral structure. Globular clusters also appear as incredible objects in this giant, with many of them showing a wealth of individually resolved stars over the entire field of view.
The telescope has a parabolic, diffraction-limited primary mirror which is centre-marked for assisting in precise collimation of the optics. The thin secondary mirror supports and 58mm diameter secondary mirror make for excellent high contrast. The high resolution allows an immense amount of detail to be observed on planets in moments of excellent seeing. Although the telescope is one of the largest which can be used on a parallactic mount, it remains portable at only 14kg. The solid 2" Crayford focuser provides sufficient support for even very heavy eyepieces and cameras. The fine focusing capability makes it simple to find the optimal point of focus. The telescope is predestined for astrophotography with an aperture ratio of only f4.7, allowing this very powerful telescope to be used to take short exposures with a large field of view. Crisp photos right up to the edge of the image can be taken when using an optional coma corrector.
The advantages in a nutshell:
- enormous light gathering power thanks to the 254mm aperture
- high-contrast images due to thin secondary mirror supports and small diameter secondary mirror
- excellent for astrophotography due to very powerful optics
- diffraction-limited parabolic primary mirror
The Orion Atlas EQ-G GoTo mount:
The Atlas EQ-G is the largest mount available from Orion and gives tremendous performance. It can even carry OTAs of up to 18kg while remaining stable and vibration-free. The Atlas mount can even take Newtonian telescopes with a mirror diameter of up to 25cm.
Specializing in astrophotography
As well as its high load bearing capacity, the Atlas EQ-G also tracks with high precision. The 12 ball-bearing and taper-roller bearings employed ensure accurate, successful astrophotography. Matched stainless steel worm gears and bronze worm wheels also ensure smooth tracking with their low worm gear periodic error.
The powerful stepper motors on right ascension and declination axes mean slewing to objects is very quiet, even at high GoTo speed - so your neighbours can enjoy a good night's sleep.
The mount's illuminated polar finder means aligning on the North Pole needs only a couple of minutes. Everything is then ready for starting your observing or astrophotography.
Electronic assistance for your photos
Backlash, periodic error correction and an ST-4 auto-guiding port: Decide for yourself whether you want manual control of guiding or whether you want to allow astrophotography to run completely automatically.
The universe in the palm of your hand: GoTo control
The two-line display lights up in an unobtrusive red in the dark. With a huge catalogue of 42,900 astronomical targets, the system guarantees you will find all kinds of interesting objects - and you can start on this immediately after carrying out the initial star alignment. Choose a planet in the solar system, have a look at well-known Messier objects or even observe NGC objects.
Observe planets, galaxies, globular clusters, emission nebulae, planetary nebulae or objects you have saved yourself.
After you have selected an object, the telescope will automatically slew to it, allowing you to start observing it through the eyepiece.
Control system and mount:
- GoTo control with clearly laid out hand control box (can even be operated with gloves)
- red line-display (dimmable) and red backlit buttons
- 1, 2 or 3 star alignment available
- over 42,900 objects accessible
- 25 self-defined objects with coordinate settings possible
- speed 3.4°/second
- tracking mode: sidereal, lunar, solar and sidereal with PEC
- object recalibration possible
- can be updated from the Internet
- control via PC available (RS232)
- autoguiding via interface
- periodic error correction (for astrophotography)
- polar finder can be illuminated and can be used via scale or constellation markings
- GPS function from optional additional module possible
- power consumption and temperature display
- Version 3.XX
- load bearing capacity up to 18Kg (for visual astronomy even a little more)
It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:
- We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
- We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
- We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.
