The Orion SkyView Pro 180mm GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope combines high-power performance and compact, portable design. With 7" of aperture and long focal length, you'll get tack-sharp views and clearly defined photos with subtle detail and high contrast. And with GoTo motorized computer guidance you can automatically point the telescope to any of over 42,000 objects in the controller's database.

The 180mm (7.1") optical system with its 2,700mm focal length (f/15) provides 44% more light grasp than the 150mm Mak, for brighter astro images and better resolution. It's the perfect combination of brightness, contrast, and high-power definition for planets, close double-stars, clusters, and well-defined deep-sky targets. The meniscus lens is fully multi-coated for maximum light transmission. The optical tube measures just 22" long and weighs less than16 lbs.

The SynScan GoTo system employs two stepper motors to power the telescope to the object you select, putting it right in your eyepiece's field of view. The GoTo system will even take you on a guided sky tour of the best objects on any given night!

The optical tube comes with a 2" visual back and 2"-to-1.25" adapter, so you can use 2" or 1.25" accessories! What's more, the threads on which the 2" visual back attach are SCT (Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope) threads. So you can remove the visual back to thread on an optional SCT-specific diagonal or camera adapter designed for SCT threads. Also included are a 9x50 finder scope, 25mm (108x) Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepiece, and a 90-degree 1.25" mirror star diagonal.

The SkyView Pro EQ mount is super sturdy, with 1.75"- diameter stainless steel legs and metal spreader plate. One 4-lb.and two 7-lb. counterweights are included. An external 12-volt power source or AC-to-DC adapter is required (sold separately).

Discover the joys of high-power viewing and precision GoTo pointing ? get the SkyView Pro 180mm GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope today!

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-447-1001.

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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