Omegon Pro Newtonian - How to start your astronomy with a real boost
Astrophotography or visual observing? This is not a relevant question for this OTA - it works really well for both. This series thrives on the elements that make an OTA a powerful tool for astronomy.
Enjoy sharply etched lunar craters, planets showing a wealth of detail, and deep sky objects that simply look brighter than through standard telescopes. The Omegon Pro Newtonian does not do things by halves - the workmanship and quality are first rate, ensuring everything works a treat for your exploration of the night sky.
The advantages in a nutshell
- excellently engineered OTA - enjoy your observing for many years to come
- BK-7 main mirror with 94% reflection - brighter images and much more contrast than a standard mirror
- 2" Crayford focuser - smooth focusing so you can easily find the exact point of focus
- great back focus - connect your SLR camera or any other cameral
- easy set-up - the prism system means the OTA will fits onto any mounts using a Synta/Vixen/Skywatcher/Celestron system
High quality metal OTA with excellent processing
The telescope's OTA offers you a sound introduction to a fascinating hobby. No cheap plastic, but metal together with excellent workmanship. This is an important prerequisite in the world of telescopes as it ensures you will continue enjoying your observing for many years to come.
BK7 glass primary mirror
The centrepiece is the main mirror, which is made from BK7 glass. In contrast to 'ordinary' glass, this offers a more stable shape during the cool-down phase, and that means a better image, even if the OTA has not yet completely equalised to the outside temperature.
Enhanced coating - 94% reflection for bright pictures
When you dive into the depths of space, you can see objects with your telescope that would never be visible to the unaided naked eye. What is important here is the aperture and the main mirror - with this telescope boasting 94% reflection. Enjoy extraordinary, high contrast images - letting you make out even the fainter deep sky objects.
2" Crayford focuser for the sharpness you need
The single-speed 2"Crayford focuser lets you easily focus with any eyepiece you want. The ball-bearing design enables feather-light and precise location of the exact point of focus possible.
Astrophotography - suitable for your SLR camera
You can connect your camera to take your own astronomy photos. Telescopes are not always that easy here, but this focuser gives you enough back focus. What does that mean? - you can achieve exact focus for taking the astronomy photos of your dreams even using a large DSLR camera.
Easy assembly - compatible with most mounts
A 33.5 centimetre long Vixen-style prism rail is the base for almost any sensible mount. It is the ultimate standard size for most higher-quality mounts. The great thing is that you can attach your OTA and bring it to perfect balance in just a few seconds.
Thin spider and maximum contrast
Astronomers already know that a 'spider' here has nothing to do with the creepy-crawly which lives in your cellar. The secondary mirror spider holds the secondary mirror in position. The struts in this telescope's spider are only a few millimetres thick. The result is that the contrast is impressive.
Our tip - All around, a high quality OTA for getting started or for upgrading in astronomy.
A target in the eyepiece: but without fumbling and wobbling
Gazing at the starry sky is lovely. But exploring it yourself is even better. The Omegon mount conveniently guides your telescope to your chosen celestial object – via the app or the hand controller. This allows you to start exploring the starry sky straight away, from Saturn to distant nebulae. You can rely completely on your mount. GoTo control, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a toothed belt reduction system and a sturdy steel tripod are all included. What’s behind it?
Advantages at a glance
- GoTo control: Select your target and the mount will automatically move to it.
- Observe and photograph: A sturdy base for relaxing nights of observation and getting started in astrophotography.
- Control it however you like: Use the hand controller or control the mount conveniently via the app.
- Open to your setup: Compatible with ASIAIR, SkySafari, N.I.N.A., PHD and many other astronomy apps.
- Toothed belt reduction for photography: Smooth drive for precise tracking and longer exposures.
- Stable base: The 40 mm steel tripod ensures a secure footing, even on uneven ground.
- 8 kg load capacity: Ideal for small and medium-sized telescopes as well as entry-level photography set-ups.
A stable base for every observation
The best telescope is only as good as the mount behind it. It forms the basis of your entire setup. It determines just how stable your equipment really is. The mount can support up to 8 kilograms, making it ideal for small and medium-sized telescopes. Whether you’re conducting Moon observations, tracking planets or taking your first deep-sky photographs. Today you’re looking through the eyepiece. Tomorrow you’ll be embarking on your first astrophotography project.
Find the objects without a long search
Finding a celestial object takes time – especially if you’re not particularly experienced. What’s more, many objects are faint or aren’t located near brighter stars. But with the GoTo control system, this mount takes a lot of the work off your hands. Simply select your chosen object via the hand controller or the app, and the mount will move to the target. That way, you spend less time searching and more time on observation.
The astronomer’s style: simple or high-tech
Tonight, you just want to observe the Moon. On other nights, you’re drawn out to deep-sky objects: perhaps the Orion Nebula or galaxies. And then there’s astrophotography, of course. This mount makes both possible: relaxing nights of observation and a gateway into astrophotography. With its toothed belt reduction system, it ensures precise tracking. What’s more, the mount can be controlled not only via the hand controller, but also via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth using software such as ASIAIR, SkySafari, N.I.N.A. or PHD. You’re free to choose how you work, and the mount adapts accordingly.
One decision, but many years of enjoyment
Ask ten experienced amateur astronomers where you shouldn’t skimp. Nine of them would reply: the mount. Because it determines whether your telescope tracks smoothly and the objects don’t dance around in the eyepiece at the slightest breeze. The EQ370DX is suitable for small and medium-sized telescopes and offers you a comfortable introduction to computer-assisted sky observation and astrophotography. You buy it once and enjoy observing with it for a long time to come.
