Product Overview
The Quattro imaging Newtonian is an affordable, large aperture astrograph, ideal for users searching for a fast-imaging system that will work for both astrophotography and visual astronomy. Boasting a swift f/4 focal ratio, this astrograph can produce an exposure 6x faster than the average 8-inch f/10 Schmidt Cassegrain telescope (or 8.4x faster with the included coma corrector/reducer). Although designed as an imaging optical tube, these Newtonians also produce bright and detailed viewing for visual astronomy.
Like all Sky-Watcher reflectors, the Quattro Imaging Newtonian features borosilicate mirrors coated with Sky-Watcher’s proprietary Radiant ™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coatings, producing 94% reflectivity. The tube is constructed with rolled steel, then coated with Sky-Watcher’s signature glossy metal-flake Black Diamond finish. The OTA uses an oversized secondary mirror providing greater illumination for DSLRs and CCDs using full-frame sensors, and an included coma corrector/reducer for those who want to take their imaging to the next level.
Included with the Quattro Newtonian is a 11:1 dual-speed 2-inch Crayford-style focuser, 1.25 and 2-inch eyepiece adapters, a 6x30 finderscope, tube rings, V-style dovetail plate, a 70° Ultra Wide 22mm eyepiece, and coma corrector/reducer.
Specifications
| SKU | S11205 |
| UPC | 050234112055 |
| Optical Info | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian |
| Mirror Coatings | Protected Aluminum coatings with 94% reflectivity |
| Glass Type | Borosilicate |
| Primary Aperture (mm) | 150mm |
| F/Ratio | 3.9 |
| Focal Length (mm) | 600 |
| Secondary Diameter | 64mm |
| Secondary Obstruction (by diameter) | 42% |
| Secondary Obstruction by Area | 18% |
| Observational Info | |
| Dawes Limit | 0.77 |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.93 |
| Limiting Mag. | 13.36 |
| Minimum Magnification | 21x |
| Maximum Magnification | 295x |
| Light Gathering (compared to next size down) | 40% (compared to 5" telescope) |
| General Info | |
| Focuser | 2" Dual Speed Crayford |
| OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) | 22" |
| OTA Outer Diameter | 7.25" |
| OTA Weight (with accessories) | 12.6 pounds |
| Accessories | |
| Included Finder | 6x30 Finder |
| Included Diagonal | No |
| Mounting Accessories | Mounting Rings/Dovetail |
| Included Eyepieces | 22mm 70 degree 1.25" |
| Included Case | No |
| Corrector | Yes |
