The Skywatcher Explorer-150PL is checked and adjusted by us before delivery. The focuser is set.

All Newton telescopes should be adjusted before first use and then regularly
to get a sharp picture. We adjust all of our Newton before they leave our house.

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Skywatcher Explorer-150PL to EQ3-2 Mount 150mm 1200mm f / 8 Newton Telescope

Skywatcher Explorer-150PL - 150 / 1200mm Black Line parabolic Newton on parallactic mount EQ3-2 - particularly powerful for lunar and planetary observation

This device is specifically a lunar and planetary device: the BKP1501. The parabolic mirror is diffraction-limited and gives a very sharp and high-contrast image. Unlike the short focal length telescopes, the secondary mirror is small. This enables a picture quality that outshines that of an achromatic refractor with the same aperture ratio.
This special Newton gives a bright picture with many details on the moon and planets. Due to the longer focal length, unlike other Newton's, you can achieve a higher magnification with the usual eyepieces, which shows more Deatils and yet remains rich in contrast. Cloud bands of Jupiter, the Ring of Saturn or the polar ice caps of Mars are a treat. Fine structures on the moon will inspire you.
This is unique in this category and there is no competition known to us for this telescope.

This device is very suitable for school astronomy.

The advantages of the BKP1501:

- sharp and high-contrast image, near that of an apochromatic refractor at a fraction of the price
- clean parabolic main mirror with diffraction limited image
- good 1.25 "metal focuser - shifting reduced (especially accurate) with fixation screw
- Photo-direct connection
- Simple eyepieces can be used with full focus power
- Minimized shadowing by the secondary mirror for more sharpness and contrast


150-1200mm parabolic optics The optics of the 150 / 1200mm Newton

This Newton is a classic system without a built-in field lens. The main mirror is parabolic. It also has a central mark for easier adjustment.
The secondary mirror is minimized and has almost no disturbing effect. Even the Fangspiegel aspirations are as narrow as possible. The result is an image of the moon and planets that is superior to the image of a typical 6 "f / 8 fraunhofer.

Technical data of the optics:

- opening 150mm
- focal length 1200mm
- aperture ratio f / 8
- Theoretical resolution 0.8 "
- limit size 13.6 Mag (visual)
- Weight of the optical tube about 6kg

 
The parallactic mount EQ3-2 The parallactic mount EQ3-2:

The parallactic mount EQ3-2 holds the Newton with stability for observation.

In the basic version, the mount is already supplied with a height-adjustable metal tripod. Manual fine adjustment via flexible shafts is also included.

The mount is prepared for astrophotography:

It has a fine adjustment for azimuth and pole height, which is important for a very precise arrangement.

Under "Accessories" we also offer:

- Controls and motor guides for the mount
- Polsucher for exact arrangement


Technical specifications:

- Opening 150mm, focal length 1200mm, aperture ratio f / 8
- Parabolic main mirror for better sharpness performance
- limit size 13.6 mag
- Resolution 0.8 "
- Okularauszug 1.25 "- Metal - Fixierungsschraube - with T2 connection
- Central marking on the main mirror - facilitates the adjustment of the device
- Main and secondary mirrors are adjustable
- The Fangspiegelstreben are only 0.5mm thin, so less diffraction
- Total weight with mount, counterweights and tripod ... 30kg
- Weight of the optical tube ... 5,9kg

Delivery:

- Parabolic Newton 150 / 1200mm
- 6x30 viewfinder with quick coupling
- 2x Barlow lens
- 2 x 1.25 "eyepieces
- Equatorial mount EQ3-2 with manual fine adjustment and aluminum field tripod