The large 200mm primary mirror gives magnificent images of deep-sky objects with 78% more light than a 150mm telescope and 137% more light than 130mm. The large 9x 50mm finderscope reveals objects that elude smaller finderscopes. The perfect instrument for serious amateurs.

Standard features of the EQ5 mount include a built-in holder for polar scope, a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminium setting circles, large manual slow-motion tracking controls on RA and DEC, and a bubble level. The strong and rigid field tripod is remarkably stable with adjustable height, incorporating 1.5" diameter steel tripod legs. The lowest possible height with the tripod is 70cm and the maximum extendable height with the tripod is 121cm.