What kind of mount is required for the Sky-Watcher Quattro 300P?
The tube weighs 57 lb with accessories and comes with a D-style dovetail rail. Choose a mount with a D-style saddle and a payload rating that covers the tube plus your camera and accessories.
Is a coma corrector included?
No. The box holds the tube, a 9x50 finderscope, tube rings, a D-style dovetail rail and a 2" to 1.25" adapter.
Can I use it visually?
Yes, with your own eyepieces: the 2" focuser takes 2" eyepieces and the included adapter takes 1.25" ones.
What focal length and ratio does it have?
1200mm at f/4, with a 305mm primary mirror.
What size is the secondary mirror?
Can I use my 1.25" eyepieces with the Quattro 300P?
Yes. A 2" to 1.25" eyepiece adapter is included.
What focuser does it have?
It is a 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser: a main knob for coarse focus and a fine-focus knob for small adjustments.
What is the tube's outer diameter?
It is 14.25"; the included tube rings fit the tube.
How long and heavy is the tube?
It is 42.5" long and 57 lb with accessories.
What is the primary mirror made of?
Borosilicate glass, with a 38mm edge thickness.