Product Description
Sky-Watcher Explorer 150P (EQ3-2) Newtonian Reflector Telescope
The Sky-Watcher Explorer 150P is a powerful Newtonian reflector telescope, ideal for intermediate astronomers and serious beginners. With a large 150mm parabolic primary mirror and a longer focal length of 1200mm (f/8), this telescope is designed to provide clear, high-magnification views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and deep-sky objects like nebulae and galaxies. Paired with the sturdy EQ3-2 equatorial mount, the Explorer 150P offers smooth and precise tracking of celestial objects, making it a versatile and reliable choice for stargazing enthusiasts.
Key Features & Benefits
- 150mm Parabolic Primary Mirror: The large 150mm aperture offers 33% more light-gathering power than 130mm models, delivering brighter and more detailed views of faint objects in the night sky.
- Long Focal Length (1200mm, f/8): With its longer focal length, this telescope provides greater magnification with each eyepiece, offering high-quality views suitable for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observations.
- EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount: Equipped with slow-motion control cables, the EQ3-2 mount allows for smooth and precise tracking of celestial objects. A built-in polar alignment scope holder enhances alignment accuracy, making tracking easier.
- High-Quality Accessories: Includes two 1.25" eyepieces (10mm and 25mm), a 2x Deluxe Barlow lens with a camera adaptor for increased magnification options, a 6x30 finderscope for easy object location, and an aluminium tripod with an accessory tray for added stability.
- Direct SLR Camera Connection: Ideal for budding astrophotographers, the Explorer 150P allows for direct SLR camera attachment, providing a stable and reliable platform for astrophotography.
Specifications
- Aperture: 150mm
- Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8)
- Magnifications (with included eyepieces): x48, x96, x120, and x240
- Highest Practical Power: x300
- Eyepieces Supplied: 10mm & 25mm (1.25")
- Additional Optics: 2x Deluxe Barlow Lens with Camera Adaptor
- Finderscope: 6x30
- Mount: EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
- Tripod: Aluminium with Accessory Tray
Performance
The Sky-Watcher Explorer 150P (EQ3-2) provides a superb combination of performance and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for exploring the Moon, planets, and deep-sky wonders. Its parabolic optics and stable equatorial mount make it a capable tool for both visual observation and entry-level astrophotography. Take your stargazing to new heights with this well-rounded, high-quality telescope.
| Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) |
x30, x60, x75, x150
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| Highest Practical Power (potential) | x300 |
| Diameter of Primary Mirror | 150mm |
| Telescope Focal Length | 750mm (f/5) |
| Weight in Kg | 38 |
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