Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-150P Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

£429.00

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~~£499.00~~

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with EQ3-2 Mount: £429.00

with EQ3 PRO SynScan Mount: £734.00

OTA Only: £245.00

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Model

10912-20448

Brand

Sky-Watcher

Telescope Type

Newtonian Reflector

Description

The Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-150P is a fantastic choice for intermediate astronomers and also the serious beginner. With a large 150mm of light gathering aperture combined with superb parabolic optics, this telescope is a highly capable all-rounder with excellent performance for the observation of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters. Supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount or EQ3 PRO SynScan.

"Good for advanced observing"....."Saturn was a stunning sight"

BBC Sky At Night Magazine

"Optical quality good, and this is a good telescope for the amateur. On the EQ3-2 mounting the total comes to £289, and this is excellent value for the serious beginner."

Sir Patrick Moore 1923 to 2012
Endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Specifications

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x30, x60, x75, x150
Highest Practical Power (potential):x300
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5)
Tube assembly available separately
Supplied complete with 10mm & 25mm eyepieces
6x30 finderscope
x2 Barlow lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
Direct SLR Camera Connection
EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount or EQ3 PRO SynScan Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
42,900+ Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues, Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
Built in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
33% more Light Gathering than 130mm
Tube rings and dovetail mounting bar