Skywatcher Explorer 150P EQ3 Astronomy Telescope
Sky-Watcher Explorer 150P EQ3 EQ Mount
Suitable For Astronomer Looking For Good Telescope And High Quality Mount. Features 150mm Parabolic Mirror Providing Great Light Gathering Power And Resolution For Visual Usage And Deep Space Imaging With Upgrade Of Motor Drive/Go-To System
Features High Accuracy And Stable Imaging Platform Meant For Portability, Skywatcher EQ3 Have Features Similar To Larger Skywatcher EQ5, In Smaller Portable Package. Skywatcher EQ3 Mount Is Great For Those Looking For Proven High Tracking Accuracy Mount
Skywatcher EQ3 Steel Tripod Mount Can Carry Payload Of Up To 8Kg (6Kg For Imaging) Capable Of Holding Optical Tube With Accessories Up To 8'' SCT Telescope.
*Item Will Be Tested, Collimated With Howie Glatter And Mechanically Enhanced Prior Shipment As Complimentary Service*
Features
High Quality 150mm Parabolic Newtonian
Diffraction Limited 150mm F/5 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector. This Provide More Than Ample Of Aperture For Visual And Fast Focal Ratio Provide Excellent Deep Space Imaging. Mirror Is Coated With Multi-Coating Enhanced Reflectivity 94%, Allow Maximum Reflectivity And Overcoated With Quartz. Thin 0.5mm Secondary Mirror Support Gives Best Contrast
High Quality Equatorial Mount
Choice For Beginner Astronomer Looking For Imaging And Visual Mount. Can Be Upgraded To Motor Drive Or Go-To System For Deep Space Imaging. Steel Tripod Version Provide More Stability And Higher Payload Than Aluminium Tripod Version
Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod
Comes With 1.75'' Stainless Steel Tubular Tripod To Provide Stability And Sturdy Platform For Imaging. Tripod Is Relatively Light Weight For Transportability. Best Choice For Portability And Stability
Computerized Go-To System Upgrade
Can Be Upgraded To Go-To Technology. Go-To System Features Built-In Internal Computerized System With 42,000+ Object Database, Which Is Fully Upgradable For Future Database Expansion. The Controller Controls The Precise Dual Axis Servo Motor Allowing Accurate Go-To And Tracking
Specifications
- 150mm Aperature Parabolic Newtonian Reflector
- Skywatcher Deluxe (SD) Multi-Coated Technology
- Quartz Overcoated Mirror
- 94% Reflectivity Enhanced Aluminium Mirror
- F/5 Focal Ratio
- 750mm Focal length
- Thin 0.5mm Secondary Vane
- Diffraction Limited Optics
- 354x Maximum Magnification
- 459x Light Gathering Power
- 0.77 Arc Second Resolution
- 2'' Focuser With 2'' To 1.25'' Adapter
- 47mm Secondary Obstruction
- 31.3% Obstruction By Diameter
- 9.8% Obstruction By Area
- Payload Capacity : 8Kg (Visual) 5.5Kg (Imaging)
- Telescope Mounting Method: Tube Ring
- Tripod: Stainless Steel Legs
- Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
- Mount Weight (without counterweight): 3.4Kgs
- Mount Height: 35cm
- Total weight Mount Weight : 6kgs (without counterweights)
- Upgradability : Go-To Or Motor Drive
Included Items
- Skywatcher Explorer 150 F/5 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector
- 6x30 Black Diamond Optical Finder Scope
- 1.25'' 25mm Super Kellner Eyepiece (52° FOV), Multi-Coated
- 1.25'' 10mm Super Kellner Eyepiece (52° FOV), Multi-Coated
- Skywatcher EQ-3 Mount
- 1.75'' Stainless Steel Tripod
- Accessories Tray
- Clamp Rings With Vixen Dovetail
- 2'' Focuser Extension Tube
- 2'' To 1.25''/M42 T-Adapter For DSLR T-Ring
- 1x 3.4 Kg Counterweight
- 1x 1.8 Kg Counterweight
- User Manual
- 2 Year Warranty