Skywatcher Explorer 250 AZ-EQ6 Synscan - Newtonian

Newtonian telescopes are often recommended for those starting out in astronomy as they combine a large aperture (and therefore light-gathering capacity) with a reasonable cost. The SkyWatcher Newton 250/1200 f/4.8 telescope is the model that offers the largest primary mirror (250mm) at an accessible price point, all while maintaining high optical and mechanical quality for this price range. It offers high optical quality that will allow you to see and photograph many objects in the Universe, combined with quality mechanics including an excellent 2-inch (50.8mm) Crayford focuser with 1:10 micrometric focusing. Perfect for visual use on at least an HEQ5 mount; for photographic use, we recommend a model like the EQ6-R or AZ-EQ6.

The Sky-Watcher Newton 250/1200 f/4.8 telescope uses a large 250mm diameter primary mirror that offers impressive light-gathering power, allowing you to observe and photograph many faint objects such as galaxies or nebulae. Furthermore, thanks to its large diameter, the SkyWatcher Newton 250/1200 f/4.8 telescope can generate very high magnifications, allowing you to see or photograph the smallest planetary details on many bodies in the Solar System such as Mars, Venus, Jupiter, or Saturn.

The Sky-Watcher Newton 250/1200 f/4.8 telescope features a solid 2-inch (50.8mm) Crayford focuser with a 1.25-inch (31.8mm) adapter and 1:10 micrometric focusing, which is superior to that of similar telescopes from other brands. It therefore allows both the use of 2-inch wide-angle eyepieces (to obtain low magnifications and large fields of view) and the connection of cameras equipped with large sensors (such as digital SLR cameras): in this case, we recommend using the AOCORR coma corrector for f/5 telescopes, which flattens the field.

The Sky-Watcher Newton 250/1200 f/4.8 telescope comes standard with support rings and a Vixen-style dovetail bar, along with a 2-inch (50.8mm) LET 28mm eyepiece (which generates 43x magnification) and a 9x50 finder scope.

Newton Explorer optical tube, 250mm diameter, 1200mm focal length (f/4.8), 2" LET 28mm eyepiece (43x) and 9x50 finder scope, dual-speed Crayford focuser with 50.8/31.8mm eyepiece holder.

Compatible with coma corrector code AOCORR.

Key features

Skywatcher quality for a reliable and rewarding observation experience.

• Diameter (mm): 250
• Focal length (mm): 1200
• Aperture ratio: f/4.7
• Built-in Wi-Fi: NO

Main technical specifications