AC 70/700 EQ-1 Neo: Get started in classic astrosophy with precise tracking + smartphone adapter
Observe the universe like a real astronomer! This set combines a proven AC 70/700 refracting telescope with the EQ-1 Neo equatorial mount. This allows you to track the stars accurately and compensate for the Earth's rotation with just one knob. Ideal for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in astronomical observation right from the start.
The advantages at a glance:
- Easy to get started: Set up your telescope in just a few minutes and start observation right away.
- Sharp, high-contrast images: The high-quality optical glass objective allows you to see details on the Moon and planets.
- Precise focus adjustment: With the Crayford focuser, you can focus sensitively and precisely – unique for beginner telescopes of this size.
- Lightweight and portable: Take your telescope with you to your favourite places and observe the stars even better there.
- Everything you need to get started: a complete set with LED finder, two Plössl eyepieces, amici prism, barlow lens, extender, smartphone adapter and Bluetooth remote shutter release. So you can start your adventure right away!
A window to the universe: Achromatic optics
The heart of this telescope is its high-quality achromatic optics. Two lenses work together to provide you with a sharp and clear image with minimal colour aberrations. For you, this means that planets such as Jupiter and Saturn reveal their first details, such as cloud bands or the famous rings. The Moon becomes a landscape of craters, grooves and mountains that you can explore for hours. Bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy also become visible.
Sharpness is key: Crayford focuser
Many entry-level telescopes are equipped with simple rack-and-pinion focusers. These often wobble and make focusing a test of patience. But this telescope puts an end to that: it has a Crayford focuser. You will hardly find this feature in any other entry-level telescope series, as it was originally intended for advanced amateur astronomers. A fusion of telescopes into a new type: Horizon! But what can this Crayford focuser do? Because it runs on ball bearings, you can focus the object smoothly and without play – even at very high magnifications. You can now find the perfect sharpness immediately and right from the start.
More than just stars: also ideal for nature observation
With the included amici prism, your telescope becomes a powerful spotting scope for observing the Earth. Unlike with standard astronomical telescopes, you see an upright and non-inverted image. This allows you to observe birds in trees, shy wildlife at the edge of the forest or distant mountain peaks during the day. This makes the telescope a versatile companion for anyone who wants to discover the world: day and night.
EQ-1 Neo: the lightweight equatorial mount for the perfect introduction to astronomy
A good mount is the foundation for any successful sky observation. The Omegon EQ-1 Neo has been specially designed for beginners who value stability and precise tracking right from the start. Unlike azimuth mounts, where you have to move the telescope in two axes at the same time, this equatorial mount allows you to track the stars with a single movement. This makes observation more relaxed, more successful and a real pleasure.
Advantages at a glance:
- Easy tracking: Follow the stars with just one knob and keep celestial objects in the eyepiece with ease.
- Stable: The sturdy stainless steel tripod ensures low-vibration support and a steady image.
- Fine movement: Thanks to the worm gear in both axes, you can easily keep celestial objects in your field of view.
- Universally compatible: Thanks to the Vixen-style prism clamp, you can mount a variety of telescope tubes securely and quickly.
- Lightweight and portable: The mount can be quickly disassembled and conveniently transported to your favourite observation spot.
- Everything at your fingertips: The practical accessory tray provides space for your eyepieces, filters and star charts.
The secret of the equatorial mount
Our Earth rotates, which is precisely what makes the observation of the stars a challenge. Celestial objects move slowly but steadily across the sky. A parallactic mount such as the EQ-1 Neo compensates for this rotation of the Earth in an ingeniously simple way. Once aligned with the North Star, you only need to rotate your telescope around a single axis (the right ascension axis) to keep any object in your field of view. This is not only more convenient, but also a prerequisite for astrophotography with longer exposure times.
Stability that pays off: the stainless steel tripod
What good are the best optics if the image wobbles with every touch? The EQ-1 Neo rests on a stable and height-adjustable tripod made of stainless steel. It offers significantly greater rigidity than the often wobbly aluminium tripods found in other starter kits. The result is a steadier image and more relaxed observation. The rubber feet ensure a secure footing on any surface and can be removed for use on uneven terrain to reveal the spikes underneath.
Precision in detail: the worm gear
Another advantage of the EQ-1 Neo is the improved gear mechanism. Instead of a simple limited adjustment range, an encapsulated worm gear system is used. Not only is it protected from dust and moisture, but it also allows for unlimited and precise fine movement in the declination axis. Together with the flexible shafts for manual fine adjustment, centring an object in the eyepiece is child's play.
Omegon Accessory Box: What good is the best telescope without the right accessories?
With the Omegon accessory box, you get a coordinated set of equipment that makes getting started as easy as possible. Instead of laboriously searching for individual eyepieces and adaptors, you get everything you need for your first observations and even your first moon photos. And all in a quality that exceeds the standard. What do you need to get started? Something that will allow you to make impressive observations right away. This includes two eyepieces for low and medium magnifications. Sometimes you want to get even closer to the action. That's exactly what the included 2x barlow lens is for. It simply plugs between the eyepiece and the telescope and doubles the magnification of the respective eyepiece. An LED finder is extremely important for quickly searching for and finding objects. A red glowing dot in the darkness shows you exactly where to look. You will soon realise that this inconspicuous component is just as important as your telescope. And with the extension tube, you can always find the right focus level.
Your smartphone becomes an astro camera
Perhaps the most exciting part of the accessory set is the smartphone adapter. It allows you to attach your own mobile phone directly to the eyepiece and take photos of what you are observing. Capture the cratered landscapes of the Moon or photograph Jupiter and its moons. The included Bluetooth remote shutter release ensures blur-free images. Share your fascination with the starry sky with your family and friends. It couldn't be easier.
Scope of delivery:
- Telescope with mount and tripod
- LED finder
- Plössl eyepiece 25 mm (1.25")
- Plössl eyepiece 10 mm (1.25")
- amici prism 90° (1.25")
- 2x barlow lens
- Extender
- smartphone adapter
- Bluetooth remote shutter release
