The telescope for beginners who finally want to experience celestial objects for themselves
As a fan of the cosmos you’d like to take a look beyond our borders. To see stars, planets and nebulae that give you an impression of the vastness of space? Now you can experience it - without yet being an expert on the sky. This entry-level telescope is easy to use, but so powerful that you can see nebulae that are many light years away. Your travels in the Universe begin now - from your balcony or garden.
The highlights at a glance:
- Enjoy the sharpness and clarity of objects thanks to the parabolic primary mirror
- patented 2" Crayford focuser for 1.25" and 2" eyepieces. Easily connect additional accessories - also from other manufacturers
- The equatorial mount allows you to precisely follow celestial objects
- Complete telescope with two eyepieces for carefree observations
- Succeed in finding objects more easily with an illuminated LED viewfinder
- Identify stars, planets and nebulae straight away - even if you're still a beginner
To boost your view of the skies
You have surely looked at the stars on a balmy summer evening. But did you know that there are hundreds of objects hidden between the stars, that are waiting for you to discover? The parabolic mirror collects so much light that you will distinguish even weak objects in the eyepiece.
What can you see in the sky?
- Lunar craters: thousands of lunar craters, peaks and valleys: the Moon is full of things for you to see.
- Planets: Mercury, Jupiter or Saturn. The planets of the solar system are on our doorstep astronomically-speaking, and you will discover many details, such as the rings of Saturn.
- Globular star clusters: the oldest objects in our galaxy present themselves as balls of fog that dissipate only at their edges. They accommodate up to a million stars.
- Open star clusters: they sparkle like diamonds against the black night sky.
- Nebulae: brighter hydrogen nebulae and planetary nebulae.
A classic with a future
Gazing at the starry sky is wonderful. But exploring it yourself is even better. If you’re looking to get started in astronomy without compromising on stability, you’ve come to the right place. For initial attempts and learning how to find your way around the night sky, the mount is operated manually in the traditional way and the object is centred using the flexible shafts. If you want the convenience of a GOTO control system, you can later upgrade this mount to a fully GOTO-capable mount using the optional upgrade kit – the high-quality mechanics with the necessary precision are already included in the basic version. This allows you to start exploring the starry sky straight away, from Saturn to distant nebulae. You can rely completely on your mount. The high-quality basic mount and a sturdy steel tripod are included. What’s behind this?
Advantages at a glance
- Pure observation: A stable base for relaxing nights of stargazing.
- Stable footing: The 40 mm steel tripod ensures a secure footing, even on uneven ground.
- 8 kg load capacity: Ideal for small and medium-sized telescopes.
A stable base for every observation
The best telescope is only as good as the mount it’s mounted on. It forms the foundation of your entire setup. It determines just how stable your equipment really is. The mount can support up to 8 kilograms, making it ideal for small and medium-sized telescopes. Whether you’re observing the Moon, tracking planets or making your first deep-sky observations. Today you’re looking through the eyepiece. Tomorrow you’ll retrofit motors and get started with your first astrophotography project.
The astronomer’s style: simple or high-tech
Tonight, you simply want to observe the Moon. On other nights, you’ll be drawn out to deep-sky objects: perhaps the Orion Nebula or galaxies. And then there’s astrophotography, of course. The mount makes both possible: relaxed nights of observation completely without electricity or motors, and a foray into astrophotography with the optional upgrade kit.
One decision, but years of enjoyment
Ask ten experienced amateur astronomers where you shouldn’t skimp. Nine of them would reply: the mount. Because it determines whether your telescope tracks smoothly and the objects don’t dance around in the eyepiece at the slightest breeze. The EQ370 is suitable for small and medium-sized telescopes and offers you a comfortable introduction with the option of computer-assisted sky observation and astrophotography. You buy it once and enjoy observing for years to come.
