Omegon 66/400 APO on the iOptron SkyGuider Pro
What would it be like to have greater illumination and a large image field for creating full-screen images of objects like the Andromeda Galaxy? This, and a lot more, can be achieved usingOmegon 66/400mm apochromatsand theiOptron SkyGuider Pro. A lightweight astrophotography set for every trip.
Omegon 66/400 Aporic Refractor - Top-quality optics for your bag
It is small and compact, but this 66 mm apochromatic refractor packs a powerful punch. The Omegon 66/400 ED-APO produces particularly colour-pure and high-contrast images – just right for connoisseurs and demanding observers!
ED-APO objective for enchanting images
Nature lovers and amateur astronomers who value particularly colour-pure images will be well served by the Omegon ED 66 APO. Even at approximately 100x magnification, there are no noticeable colour errors. The double-lens ED objective meets high standards.
For the most beautiful moments: Power Linear focuser with 1:10 reduction
A new and improved focuser makes your observations and photography even more enjoyable and precise. The Power Linear focuser is based on the Crayford principle, but also has a rack and pinion guide rail. The combination of these two technologies makes the focuser precise and particularly robust. Diagonal mirrors, a heavy eyepiece or a whole camera rig: simply attach whatever comes to mind.
A 1:10 reduction ratio gives you precise focusing – a must for astrophotography or high magnifications.
Get out into nature – you can enjoy it all:
The Omegon 66 is a very attractive and compact instrument for demanding nature observers. See fine details in birds' plumage or observe animals at a distance and be amazed by the details! This small and compact instrument also offers excellent performance for observing the sky. General observations are a pleasure with this instrument. Even details on the moon and planets are clearly visible.
Very useful as a telephoto lens
The AP 66/400 ED is also a very well corrected telephoto lens with a focal length of 400 mm. This allows you to take attractive nature photographs and also very beautiful astro photographs. The 1:10 reduction ratio of the focuser allows for particularly accurate focusing.
Aluminium transport case
The Omegon apochromatic refractor is delivered well protected in a sturdy aluminium case. It rests securely in the middle of thick foam padding and is always ready for its next use.
Note: To start observing immediately, you will need a diagonal prism and a suitable eyepiece. Both are available in our accessories section.
The advantages at a glance:
- Crystal-clear ED optics for crisp, sharp images
- ¼" connection: suitable for any photo tripod
- New and improved Power Linear focuser with reduction gear
- Compact APO ideal as a travel telescope, spotting scope or guide scope
- Sturdy transport case with carrying handle and foam padding
The SkyGuider Pro is a very lightweight mount that allows you to track a camera with interchangeable lenses or a small telescope to the rotation of the sky. This allows longer exposure times. This way you can take fascinating wide-angle shots of the night sky.
The SkyGuider Pro is the big brother of the very popular iOptron Mount SkyTracker Pro. The SkyGuider Pro lets you use cameras with heavy lenses weighing up to five kilograms. This is made possible by the SkyGuider Pro's thicker right ascension axis, larger worm gears and a counterweight that allows you to balance the camera.
Instead of the counterweight, you can also mount a second camera so that you can shoot a section of the sky with two different focal lengths. This second camera can weigh up to three kilograms.
Optionally, you can use the Go2Nova hand controller and even track automatically via the ST-4 input.
The SkyGuider Pro has a built-in Li-polymer battery. You can recharge it via USB.
For the mount to track your camera correctly with the rotation of the sky, the axis of rotation of the SkyGuider Pro must match the axis of rotation of the earth. To do this, simply take aim at Polaris, which marks pretty much exactly the position of the axis of rotation in the sky. The SkyGuider Pro has a small telescope built into its axis for alignment. This so-called polarscope has an engraving with which you can aim at the pole star. The engraving itself is illuminated. This makes correct alignment very easy.
Most of the time you will probably use the standard speed at which the camera keeps the stars in view. However, it is also possible to select the speed of the Sun or the Moon. A very interesting option for the speed allows you to photograph stars as well as the landscape or buildings in the foreground. To do this, select half the star speed. This way, the stars remain in focus without the foreground objects becoming blurred.
You can also reverse the direction of rotation for all four possible speed settings, so that the SkyGuider Pro also works in the Southern Hemisphere of the Earth. This is important because, after all, the SkyGuider Pro is also a very good travel mount!
