Omegon Pro Newtonian - How to start your astronomy with a real boost
Astrophotography or visual observing? This is not a relevant question for this OTA - it works really well for both. This series thrives on the elements that make an OTA a powerful tool for astronomy.
Enjoy sharply etched lunar craters, planets showing a wealth of detail, and deep sky objects that simply look brighter than through standard telescopes. The Omegon Pro Newtonian does not do things by halves - the workmanship and quality are first rate, ensuring everything works a treat for your exploration of the night sky.
The advantages in a nutshell
- excellently engineered OTA - enjoy your observing for many years to come
- BK-7 main mirror with 94% reflection - brighter images and much more contrast than a standard mirror
- 2" Crayford focuser - smooth focusing so you can easily find the exact point of focus
- great back focus - connect your SLR camera or any other cameral
- easy set-up - the prism system means the OTA will fits onto any mounts using a Synta/Vixen/Skywatcher/Celestron system
High quality metal OTA with excellent processing
The telescope's OTA offers you a sound introduction to a fascinating hobby. No cheap plastic, but metal together with excellent workmanship. This is an important prerequisite in the world of telescopes as it ensures you will continue enjoying your observing for many years to come.
BK7 glass primary mirror
The centrepiece is the main mirror, which is made from BK7 glass. In contrast to 'ordinary' glass, this offers a more stable shape during the cool-down phase, and that means a better image, even if the OTA has not yet completely equalised to the outside temperature.
Enhanced coating - 94% reflection for bright pictures
When you dive into the depths of space, you can see objects with your telescope that would never be visible to the unaided naked eye. What is important here is the aperture and the main mirror - with this telescope boasting 94% reflection. Enjoy extraordinary, high contrast images - letting you make out even the fainter deep sky objects.
2" Crayford focuser for the sharpness you need
The single-speed 2"Crayford focuser lets you easily focus with any eyepiece you want. The ball-bearing design enables feather-light and precise location of the exact point of focus possible.
Astrophotography - suitable for your SLR camera
You can connect your camera to take your own astronomy photos. Telescopes are not always that easy here, but this focuser gives you enough back focus. What does that mean? - you can achieve exact focus for taking the astronomy photos of your dreams even using a large DSLR camera.
Easy assembly - compatible with most mounts
A 33.5 centimetre long Vixen-style prism rail is the base for almost any sensible mount. It is the ultimate standard size for most higher-quality mounts. The great thing is that you can attach your OTA and bring it to perfect balance in just a few seconds.
Thin spider and maximum contrast
Astronomers already know that a 'spider' here has nothing to do with the creepy-crawly which lives in your cellar. The secondary mirror spider holds the secondary mirror in position. The struts in this telescope's spider are only a few millimetres thick. The result is that the contrast is impressive.
Our tip - All around, a high quality OTA for getting started or for upgrading in astronomy.
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.
