Omegon Telescope Advanced N 152/750 EQ-300

Product description:

Omegon Advanced 152/750mm telescope - An instrument for some quality time

The Omegon 152/750mm telescope lets you immediately get started in the world of deep sky object and planetary observing - the telescope's 152mm aperture optics will show you hundreds of interesting astronomical objects. The short focal length also makes it extremely compact. This telescope will also make it easy for you to get started in planetary and deep-sky astrophotography.

The optics

Parabolic mirror - great observing guaranteed

This telescope comes with a parabolic primary mirror, which allows you to benefit from a much better quality image as compared to that produced from the spherical primary mirror which is often used in many cheaper products. You are one step ahead of these telescopes with the Omegon advanced telescope. And you notice that immediately as soon as you observe with it of course. Stellar images are both sharp and perfectly round. Observing becomes a real pleasure and will keep your fascination with astronomy alive.

What you can see with the Omegon 152/750mm advanced telescope

The Moon with its thousands of craters, detail on planets, and nebulae which are many light years away. It's almost as if you are zooming out of our solar system into the vastness of the universe - at least with your eyes - as you will see so many nebulae that you could almost lose touch with the ground under your feet. For example, an incredibly resolved image of the M13 globular cluster, or the Orion Nebula - the birthplace of many stars, as well as the Crab Nebula (M1) - a gigantic remnant of a supernova that Chinese astronomers observed in 1054, and much, much more.

Omegon 2" Crayford focuser - for precise focusing of astronomical objects

The Omgeon advanced 2" focuser provides your Omegon advanced telescope with precision, backlash-free focusing - letting you sharply focus, even at high magnifications.

Perhaps you already know the problem of objects 'jumping in and out of focus' in your focuser at high magnification due to it having too much play, which is an annoying problem with inferior focusers. This Crayford focuser will always deliver a rock steady image.

Omegon 10mm and 25mm eyepiece set - magnify objects to observe more detail

A telescope and its eyepieces - they go together like a camera and its lenses. Only when you insert an eyepiece into a telescope do you see first an image and the magnification it gives. This very competitively priced eyepiece set consists of a 10mm and a 25mm eyepiece. These two 1.25 inch eyepieces can be the basic accessories for your first observing.

The advantages in a nutshell:

• high-quality OTA
• all-metal components
• parabolic primary mirror (diffraction-limited)
• sharp, high-contrast images
• adapter for quick and easy connection of advanced focusers
• thin spider vanes and blackened interior for high contrast
• explore the world of deep sky objects

The mount

Omegon Advanced EQ-300 - sturdy equatorial mount for up to 6kg

A stable equatorial mount is the basis for any successful astronomical observing. The Omegon EQ-300 mount has a load-bearing capacity of up to 6kg, letting you choose from many different OTAs. Perhaps you have a 150mm Newtonian telescope and also want to use your 5" refractor? The EQ-300 lets you mount anything in the small to medium-sized range of telescopes.

Equatorial design - easy to follow the stars

This mount is an equatorial design. Once aligned, the mount can track stars, planets and other astronomical objects by rotating on a single axis. The advantage is that you only have to track the telescope using that one axis, making it easier to hold objects in the field of view. So you will have hours of relaxed observing and perhaps even be able to get your entire family interested in your hobby.

Precision location of the celestial pole

As with larger mounts, the two azimuth screws and two polar elevation screws ensure quick and easy alignment on the Pole Star - letting you get on with an exciting night's observing.

Preparation for a polar finder scope

If you are interested in astrophotography, then why not equip your mount with an advanced polar finder scope. This lets you increase the mount's precision and takes your astrophotography to the next level. Long exposures (motor recommended) then become possible.

Steel tripod for more stability

This stainless steel tripod provides a much more stable base for the telescope mount compared to models made from aluminium. It is exactly this steadiness that the quality of your observing ultimately depends on. The three steel legs are additionally reinforced by a metal plate giving you a tripod that will not wobble during your observing. The metal plate also has holes provided for holding your eyepieces during your observing sessions.

The advantages in a nutshell:

• stable equatorial mount
• for small to medium-size telescope OTAs
• quick-release coupling for OTAs with prism rails
• track objects precisely using the slow-motion controls
• with extendable stainless steel tripod - adjustable and ultra-stable
• 4.3 kg counterweight
• upgradable motor available for automatic tracking

The mount plus stainless steel tripod forms a stable platform for your optics.

The 2" Crayford focuser always lets you focus precisely and absolutely backlash-free. Which eyepieces will fit in it? - they all do!

Red dot finder for easy location of astronomical objects.

The 10mm and 25mm eyepiece set you up for your first observing.

The Great Orion Nebula - taken with an Omegon Advanced 150 / 750mm telescope and an Atik 414EK camera. Photo: Carlos Malagon

Mercury Transit in 2016

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