Next night take it to the next level - Omegon RC telescope for astrophotographers
Are you looking for an excellent telescope for astrophotography? Omegon Ritchey-Chretien telescopes will take you to the next quality level with your astronomy photos. Omegon RC telescopes provide a wide, coma-free field of view - perfect for round stellar images right out to the edge of the field of view. Find out exactly why an RC telescope is the right choice for astronomy photography and why the professionals also use them.
The advantages in a nutshell
- hyperbolic mirrors - extremely sharp image, wide field of view, with no need for a corrector
- BK7 mirrors for stable focus, for stable focus without the need to refocus
- high reflection - 92-94% dielectric reflective coating for bright, high-contrast observing and astronomy photos
- rapid cool-down thanks to open design
- electric fans for even faster cool-down (only for 10" model)
Hyperbolic mirrors for a better image
RC telescopes have hyperbolic main and secondary mirrors. They do not use spherical mirrors, such as in Schmidt-Cassegrain systems. This great idea gives you a big advantage - take better and sharper astronomy photos and enjoy a wider usable field of view! Ultra-sharp with APS-C chips. even without using a corrector. This technology was unaffordable even a few years ago, but the new Omegon RC telescopes are now affordable for every amateur astronomer.
A target in the eyepiece: but without searching or wobbling
Gazing at the starry sky is lovely. But exploring it yourself is even better. The EQ570DX mount conveniently guides your telescope to the desired celestial object – via an app or a 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 aluminium 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 your first astrophotographs.
- Control it your way: 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 aluminium tripod with 45mm legs stands securely, even when the ground isn’t perfectly level.
- 15 kg load capacity: Enough space for your current setup and for any additional equipment you might add later.
A stable base for every observation
The best telescope is only as good as the mount behind it. It forms the basis for your entire setup. It determines just how stable your equipment really is. The mount can support up to 15 kilograms. Whether you’re conducting Moon observations, tracking planets or taking your first deep-sky images.
Today you’re looking through the eyepiece. Tomorrow you’ll be taking your first astrophotography shots.
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, the EQ570DX 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. The EQ570DX makes both possible: relaxed nights of observation and precise 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 say: 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 EQ570DX is suitable for telescopes up to 200mm in diameter. That covers most entry-level and mid-range setups. You buy it once and enjoy observation with it for a long time.
Contents
- Omegon EQ570DX GoTo mount
- Aluminium tripod
- Counterweight bar 1 counterweight
- Hand controller
- Accessory tray
- User manual
Photograph without needing a corrector
Use your DSLR or astronomy camera with your telescope without needing a corrector, for coma-free and pin-sharp stellar images, right out to the edge of the field of view. The 8" and 10" models even allow you to use 24x36mm full-frame chips without any corrector. All professional DSLR cameras will fit and countless astronomy cameras too. And, if you still want to photograph in the medium format, please do not hesitate to ask us for appropriate solutions.
