Powerful Maksutov for bright planetary images
The Skywatcher MC 180/2700 80 HEQ5 is ideal for those who want to view Moon and planets in detail. With 2700 mm focal length, you will see sharp and clear images. The meniscus lens keeps colors true to life and edges sharp. Craters, mountains and Saturn's rings come into fantastic focus.
Also suitable for bright deep-sky objects
The 180 mm aperture captures a lot of light. This also allows you to see globular clusters and bright nebulae well. The compact design makes it easy to transport and barely strains the mount, keeping your image stable.
High contrast, minimal obstruction
The small secondary mirror limits obstruction. This keeps your image clear even at high magnifications. Cloud bands on Jupiter and details on Mars are clearly visible.
HEQ-5 Pro GoTo mount
The HEQ-5 Pro GoTo makes aiming and tracking objects easy. The SynScan hand control lets you track objects automatically. The sturdy mount dampens vibrations well, keeping your images stable. This is ideal for visual observations and for beginners who want to start astrophotography.
Full equipment supplied
The telescope comes complete with 20 mm and 9 mm eyepieces, 9×50 viewfinder, 2″ → 1.25″ adapter, 2″ star diagonal, steel tripod, counterweights, Vixen-style tube rings, polar finder and power cable for cigarette lighter. Ready to use within minutes.
What we recommend
✓ Moon and planets: excellent
✓ Deep-sky: well visible
✓ Astrophotography: suitable for beginners
✗ Sun: only with appropriate filter
Specifications
Optics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Reflector |
| Design | Maksutov |
| Aperture (mm) | 180 |
| Focal length (mm) | 2700 |
| Aperture ratio (f/) | 15 |
| Resolution | 0,64″ |
| Limit value (mag) | 13,1 |
| Light output | 660 |
| Max. useful magnification | 360× |
| Tube weight (kg) | 7,5 |
| Tube construction | Full tube |
Focuser
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Design | Main mirror focus |
| Ocular connection | 2″ |
| Connection (telescope side) | SC |
Mount
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Design | HEQ-5 Pro |
| Type of mount | Equatorial |
| GoTo steering | Yes |
| Current consumption (mA) | 2000 |
| Power supply | 12V |
| Carrying capacity (kg) | 14 |
| Motors | Stepper motors |
| Cable-guide | External |
| GoTo database | 42,000 objects |
| Software | SynScan |
| GoTo language | Multilingual |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
Tripod
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Tripod |
| Material | Steel |
| Accessory holder | Yes |
| Canibelle | Yes |
| Diameter of tripod legs (mm) | 44,5 |
Included accessories
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Seeker | 9×50 WW |
| Divergent optics | 2″, 90° star diagonal |
| Eyepieces | 20 mm, 9 mm (1.25″) |
| Eyepiece adapter | 2″ / 1,25″ |
| Cigarette lighter socket | Yes |
| Counterweight | 2 |
| Pole finder | Yes |
| Dovetail | Vixen-Style |
General
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Series | EQ-5 |
| Shipping weight (kg) | 39,7 |
| Application | Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies, Nature observation |
| Astrophotography | Yes (Moon & Planets) |
| Sun | No (only with suitable filter) |
| Recommended for | Beginners |
| Advanced | Yes |
| Observatories | No |
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