Skywatcher Explorer 300PDS Optical Tube Assembly

SkyWatcherSKU: SKY10222

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Product Description

Skywatcher Explorer 300PDS Optical Tube Assembly

  • Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) x53.5

  • Highest Practical Power (Potential) x610

  • Diameter of Primary Mirror 305mm

  • Telescope Focal Length 1500mm (f/4.9)

  • Eyepieces Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)

  • 9x50 Finderscope

  • Parabolic Primary Mirror

  • 1.25"/2" Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser

  • 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports

  • Supplied with Tube Rings and Losmandy-type dovetail bar

  • 44% more Light-Gathering than 250mm

Telescopes in this aperture are regarded as serious instruments and significantly outperform smaller models and are for most the ultimate instrument to own. The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-300PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror set as the Explorer-300P.

New features for this model are a Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography. Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) Mirror Coating Primary mirror and secondary mirror with Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coating providing up to 94% reflectivity with optimal durability and long term performance.

The Skywatcher Explorer 300PDS Optical Tube Assembly offers a large aperture, high quality parabolic reflector that delivers stunning views of objects in the Solar system, such as Galaxies, Nebulae, and clusters. 

With its serious performance and advanced features, this telescope is the ultimate instrument for any stargazing enthusiast. Its new Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser allows for precise focusing, while the shortened tube length optimizes prime-focus photography. Plus, with a Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coating on the primary and secondary mirrors, this telescope provides up to 94% reflectivity and long-term durability.

Focal length 1500 mm
Computer database objects 42 900 Objects
Focuser
2" Crayford focuser with 1:10 microfocusing
Connection to eyepiece 1 1/4" , 2"
Payload max. (depending on using and demand) 20 KG
Aperture 305 mm
Type of telescope
Newtonian (with parabolic Mirror)
GOTO Synscan
Type of mount EQ6 PRO Synscan
Viewfinder 9 x 50
Weight of mount 34 KG
GOTO Yes
Focal ratio f/ 4.9
Tube weight 25 Kg
Secondary mirror support
0.5 mm ultra thin mirror supports
Designation equatorial
Max. useful visual power 610 x
Eyepieces 28mm 2" LET

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