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 | white / black |
Focal length | 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 | f/8 |
Tube weight | 13.2 lb |
Power Supply | 12 V |
Eyepieces | 10 mm / 25 mm |
Viewfinder | 6 x 30 Viewfinder |
Type of telescope | Newtonian (with parabolic Mirror) |
Designation | N-EQ3 GoTo |
GOTO | Synscan |
Total Weight | ca. 66 lb |