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”I have used a great number of telescopes; some are good, some mediocre and some bad. To me the Sky-Watcher range of instruments are very good indeed, and suited to amateurs of all kinds – and they are not priced out of the market! Excellent value.
Use them and enjoy them.“
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS
Note: The Sky-Watcher telescope models and mountings that have been tested, endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore are labelled accordingly in their respective sections on this website.
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

FANTASTIC ACCESSORY SET OFFER!!

Buy ANY Sky-Watcher or TAL telescope from ANY UK dealer & buy this superb
Sky-Watcher Eyepiece, Filter, Night Vision Torch & User Guide Set for just £69.00 (SRP £149.00) directly from OVL!!


Kit Comprises: 2mm, 5mm, 15mm & 20mm Long Eye Relief Eyepieces, Four Threaded Light Filters (Amber, Blue, Neutral Grey & Moon Filter) Dual - Beam LED Night Vision Torch, Astronomical Telescope User Guide, in lockable, foam-padded Aluminium Case

Terms of Offer
Just send a photocopy of your receipt  with a cheque (payable to OVL) and covering note to us at the address below.  Order must be placed within FOUR MONTHS of telescope purchase. Please provide a daytime telephone number and an address, for guaranteed acceptance of delivery, between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri as the goods will be delivered by carrier. FREE delivery to any UK address!!

Offer commences 25th June 2007.
Telescope purchased 25/02/07 onwards qualify for offer.

Post to: Accessory Set Offer, Optical Vision Ltd, Unit 3 Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9UP

(Please note: We reserve the right to discontinue this offer at any time without prior notice)

SIMPLY THE STATE-OF-THE-ART

PRO-SERIES is the name for the new generation of professional quality telescopes and mounts of the Sky-Watcher range, targeted at the most discerning and critical observers.

PRO-SERIES products are manufactured to extremely high levels of optical and mechanical precision, undergoing very strict quality control procedures and testing by specially assigned technicians, to ensure the highest standards of quality and performance are consistently maintained.



HEQ5 PRO & EQ6 PRO Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mounts: Specially designed to support larger telescope tubes, these high-precision mounts feature engraved setting circles and a latitude scale, built-in polarscope & retractable counterweight shaft. The worm gears are preloaded with ball bearings for smooth tracking and slewing. Auto-guiding interface is also included for long-exposure astrophotography.

SkyScanTM PRO Computer-Control GOTO System: The hand controller allows pointing the telescope to a specific in the night sky at the touch of a button. The object database contains over 13,400 objects, including complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues. The positioning accuracy is up to 1 arc minute with softwarecollimation error compensation. Period error correction (PEC) is included for astro-photography without auto-guiding.

Stepper-Motor Technology: The built-in extra quiet stepper motors produce 800x high slewing speed and a resolution of 0.144 arc second.

Sky-Watcher Pro Series products have received a
Sky-Watcher Pro Series products have received a "Hot Product" commendation in the Astronomy Now April 2006 product review
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Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank
Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank 

  • Multi-purpose Rechargeable Power Supply ideal for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
  • Built-in 12V 7 Ah Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Diagostic LED Display, Protective Fuse.
  • Built-in Multi-angle 500,000 cp Halogen Spotlight
  • 2 x DC 12V output car jack
  • DC 3, 6, 9V output jack
  • Booster Terminal on real side
  • Built-in flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
  • Built-in Circuit Breaker for safety operation
  • DC cord with car plug is included
  • Light diffuser for flashlight is included
  • Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs
  

  Prod. Code  
Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank   153   SRP £ 39.99

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Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank
Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank 

  • Multi-function rechargeable power supply for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
  • 250A Cranking Amp, Jump Start System – 5 sec
  • Radio – AM/FM/SIREN
  • Built-in Spotlight/Flashlight
  • Angle adjustable Halogen Spotlight – said to be 800,000cp
  • Built-in Circuit Breaker and fuse to Ensure Safe Operation
  • Diagnostics L.E.D. shows Battery Status
  • Multi-Voltage D.C. Output – 12V/9V/6V/3V
  • Cord Storage Compartment
  • Built-in booster cable set in a well protected compartment
  • Detachable flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
  • Built-in 12V 17Ah  Sealed Lead-Acid rechargeable battery
  • DC Cord with car plug is included
  • Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs
  

  Prod. Code  
Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank   154   SRP £ 79.99

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SKYMAX-150 PRO (OTA)
150mm 6” (f/1800) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 

  • Magnifications with Eyepieces Supplied: x90 & x200
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x450
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 1800mm (f/12)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 9mm & 20mm 
  • 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
  • 1.25” /31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Focusing by Moving Primary Mirror
  • Dovetail Mounting Bar

"Jupiter was a mesmerising sight" ..... "High contrast optics indeed"
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

  

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SKYMAX-150 PRO (OTA)   885   SRP £ 499.00


Accessories Prod. Code Price
   ALUMINIUM CARRYING CASE FOR SKYMAX-150 OTA   892  SRP £ 69.99

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SKYMAX-150 PRO (EQ5)
150mm (6”) (f/1800) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 

  • Magnifications with Eyepieces Supplied: x90 & x200
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x450
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 1800mm (f/12)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 9mm & 20mm
  • 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Focusing achieved by Moving Primary Mirror
  • EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
  • Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
  • 1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
  

  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-150 PRO (EQ5)   885/464   SRP £ 699.00

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View a larger image of the SKYMAX-150 PRO (HEQ5)

SKYMAX-150 PRO (HEQ5)
150mm (6”) (f/1800) Motorised Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 

  • Magnifications (with Eyepieces Supplied): x90 & x200
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x450
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 1800mm (f/12)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 9mm & 20mm
  • 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Focusing achieved by Moving Primary Mirror
  • HEQ5 Super Heavy-Duty Motorised Equatorial Mount
  • Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drives
  • Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
  • 1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drive!!

  

  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-150 PRO (HEQ5)   885/739   SRP £ 899.00

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View a larger image of the SKYMAX-150 PRO<br/> (EQ5 SynScan<SUP><FONT SIZE='2-1'>TM</FONT></SUP>)

SKYMAX-150 PRO
(EQ5 SynScanTM)

150mm (6") f/1800 Computerised GO-TO Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 

  • Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x90 & x200
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x450
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 1800mm (f/12)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 9mm & 20mm
  • 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Focusing by Moving Primary Mirror
  • EQ5 SynScanTM Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
  • Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
  • 1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

  

  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-150 PRO (EQ5 SynScanTM)   885/981   SRP £ 899.00

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Saturn 
Photo courtesy of: Ian Peters, England 
Moon 
Photo courtesy of: Garry Walker, England 

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View a larger image of the SKYMAX-150 PRO <br/>(HEQ5 PRO SynScan<sup><FONT SIZE='2-1'>TM</font></sup>)

SKYMAX-150 PRO
(HEQ5 PRO SynScanTM)

150mm (6”) f/1800 Computerised GO-TO Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 

  • Magnifications with Eyepieces Supplied: x90 & x200
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x450
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150 mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 1800mm (f/12)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 9mm & 20mm
  • 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
  • 1.25”/31.7mm  Star Diagonal
  • Focusing by Moving Primary Mirror  
  • HEQ5 PRO SkyScanTMnbsp; Super Heavy-Duty Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
  • Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
  • Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
  • 1.75% Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

  

Related Manuals



  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-150 PRO (HEQ5 PRO SynScanTM)   885/886   SRP £ 1198.00

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SKYMAX-180 PRO OTA
180mm (7”) f/2700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 

  • Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x135 & x300
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x540
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 180mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 2700mm (f/15)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 9mm & 20mm
  • 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Dovetail Mounting Bar
  

  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-180 PRO OTA   928   SRP £ 699.00

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SKYMAX-180 PRO (HEQ5)
180mm (7”) f/1800 Motorised Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 

  • Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x135 & x300
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x540
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 180mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 2700mm (f/15)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 9mm & 20mm
  • 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Focusing by Moving Primary Mirror
  • HEQ5 Super Heavy-Duty Motorised Equatorial Mount
  • Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drives
  • Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
  • 1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drive!!

  

  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-180 PRO (HEQ5)   928/739   SRP £ 1049.00

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View a larger image of the SKYMAX-180 PRO<br/> (HEQ5 PRO SynScan<SUP><FONT SIZE='2-1'>TM</FONT></SUP>)

SKYMAX-180 PRO
(HEQ5 PRO SynScanTM)

180mm (7”) f/1800 Computerised GOTO Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 

  • Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x135 & x300
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x540
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 180mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 2700mm (f/15)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 9mm & 20mm
  • 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Focusing by Moving Primary Mirror
  • HEQ5 PRO SynScanTM Super Heavy-Duty Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
  • Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
  • Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
  • 1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

  

  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-180 PRO (HEQ5 PRO SynScanTM)   928/886   SRP £ 1398.00

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View a larger image of the SKYMAX-180 PRO<br/> (EQ6 PRO SynScan<SUP><FONT SIZE='2-1'>TM</FONT></SUP>)

SKYMAX-180 PRO
(EQ6 PRO SynScanTM)

180mm (7”) f/1800 Computerised GOTO Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 

  • Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x135 & x300
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x540
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 180mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 2700mm (f/15)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 9mm & 20mm
  • 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
  • 1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
  • Focusing by Moving Primary Mirror
  • EQ6 PRO SynScanTM Deluxe Super Heavy-Duty Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
  • Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
  • Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
  • 2" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

  

  Prod. Code  
SKYMAX-180 PRO (EQ6 PRO SynScanTM)   928/854   SRP £ 1598.00

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The prices listed on this website are U.K. suggested retail prices (SRP) including VAT for reference purposes only
and that prices may vary from dealer to dealer. Please contact your nearest stockist for firm pricing information.
As we are purely a distributor, we regret we are unable to sell directly to the public.
Specifications subject to variation due to later production changes. E&OE.

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