Skywatcher Explorer 150PL on EQ3 Pro Synscan Mount
The Skywatcher Explorer 150PL is a fantastic choice for intermediate astronomers and also the serious beginner. It has a large 150 mm of light gathering aperture combined with superb parabolic optics. With a longer focal length of f/8 this telescope provides higher magnifications with a given eyepiece than its f/5 cousin, the Explorer 150P. Delivers excellent performance for the observation of the moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters and tight double-stars.
Delivery contains:- 150 mm Newtonian OTA
- Eyepieces 10 mm & 25 mm
- 2 x Barlow
- 6 x 30 Finder
- N-EQ3 GoTo Mount
Products specifications
Color
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white / black |
Focal length
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1200 mm |
Computer database objects
|
42 900 Objects |
Focuser
|
1 1/4" Rack and Pinion |
Connection to eyepiece
|
1 1/4" |
Limit value
|
12.7 mag |
Max. useful visual power
|
300 x |
Aperture
|
150 mm |
Resolution
|
0.77" |
Focal ratio
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f/8 |
Tube weight
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13.2 lb |
Power Supply
|
12 V |
Eyepieces
|
10 mm / 25 mm |
Viewfinder
|
6 x 30 Viewfinder |
Type of telescope
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Newtonian (with parabolic Mirror) |
Designation
|
N-EQ3 GoTo |
GOTO
|
Synscan |
Total Weight
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ca. 66 lb |