Skywatcher Merlin Synscan



About The Skywatcher Merlin Synscan

The Merlin TableTop GOTO mount is another new exciting development from Skywatcher.It is quick and convenient to set-up on a patio or picnic table and ideal for travelling with, due its compact size.

Compact telescope OTA’s up to approximately 4kg can be attached via the standard Sky-Watcher/Vixen dovetail bar fitting. Also spotting scopes can be attached via their tripod adaptor bush and mounted on the supplied L-Bracket.

The SynScan AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ night sky objects.

Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.

Skywatcher Merlin Synscan

Specifications

  • SynScan Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues
  • Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment
  • Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature
  • Unknown Object Indentification feature
  • Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
  • Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
  • Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
  • Quiet Operation
  • Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev
  • PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
  • SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet
  • Height 35cm
  • Weight 2.9kg
  • Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied). Sky-Watcher 7Ah or 17Ah Power Tank




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