Skywatcher telescope Evostar-150EDX

150mm (6”) f/1200 ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope

The Sky-Watcher Evostar-150ED apochromatic doublet refractor has undergone some fantastic improvements. We are pleased to introduce the new Evostar-150EDX model, which has received several very useful mechanical improvements. It comes in a beautiful white/green finish. The Evostar-150EDX is an excellent instrument for both visual observation and photographic use, with all the necessary accessories included.

The new Evostar-150EDX now features a CNC-machined 3" rack-and-pinion focuser with a scale, a 360° rotatable adapter, a retractable dew shield, and a handle that doubles as a mounting rail. It also features solid anodized aluminum tube rings and a 75mm dovetail bar.

It features the same proven f/8 optics as its predecessor, featuring a lens made of premium Japanese Ohara FPL-53 ED glass, eliminating visible chromatic aberration. An optional 0.77x Focal Reducer/Field Flattener (20333) is available for photography.

The optics deliver razor-sharp stars with a pitch-black, high-contrast sky background. Every glass-to-air surface is coated with an exotic metallic coating, enabling an impressive 99.5% light transmission. Sky-Watcher's proprietary "Metallic High-Transmission Coatings" (MHTC) are among the finest anti-reflective coatings in their class.

Apochromatic refractors, with their unobstructed, picture-perfect diffraction patterns, produce the sharpest, highest-quality optical images possible for this aperture of any available optical system.

Evostar ED doublets have long been the best choice of photographic refractors for many astrophotographers, thanks to their combination of excellent imaging performance and affordable price. Due to the use of minimal glass in their construction, they are generally lighter and therefore more convenient to transport than comparable triplet or other multi-lens ED refractors with this aperture.

Please note: Eyepieces, diagonal, and finderscope are not included.

Features:

Maximum useful magnification: 300x
Aperture: 150mm
Focal length: 1200mm (f/8)
Dual-speed 11:1 3" rack and pinion focuser (CNC-machined)
3" drawtube with scale and 360º rotation adapter
Multicoated lens with MHTC coating
Retractable dew shield
2" eyepiece mount
Finder shoe compatible with all Sky-Watcher finders
Tube rings with handle
75mm dovetail bar
Aluminum OTA with lens hoods
OTA length: 1067mm (dew shield retracted), 1250mm (dew shield extended)
OTA weight: 15kg
Aluminum carrying case

Included:

Evostar-150EDX telescope tube
Tube rings with handle
75mm dovetail bar
Aluminum Carrying Case

Expected to be available by the end of the year
General
Shipping Weight
28.0 kg
Shipping Size
150 x 47 x 37 cm
Optics
Design
Apochromatic Refractor
Focal Length (mm)
1200
Aperture (mm)
150
Focal Ratio
f/8
Focuser
Dual-Speed 11:1 3" Rack and Pinion Focuser (CNC Machined)
Tube Weight (kg)
15