Test and Adjustment Skywatcher Explorer 150PDS 150 / 750mm on EQ3 Pro GoTo Mount
The Skywatcher Explorer 150PDS Newton is checked and adjusted by us before delivery. The focuser is set.

All Newtonian telescopes should be adjusted before first use and then periodically for a clear image. We adjust all of our Newton before they leave our house.

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These telescopes are shipped free of charge in Germany.



 

Skywatcher Telescope Explorer-150PL 150mm 1200mm f / 8 on NEQ-3 Pro SynScan GoTo Mount

The Skywatcher Explorer-150PDS Telescope has a 150mm aperture with 750mm Skywatcher Crayford focuser focal length. A 2 "Crayford focuser and 1:10 micro reduction to allow an exact focus, complements this high quality device.The connection of the usual cameras and CCD cameras is no problem.A reduction to 1.25" plug diameter is included and thus 1.25 "eyepieces can be used.

The parabolic primary mirror in conjunction with the relatively small secondary mirror ensures a good correction of the field of view / focus and thus sharpness and contrast richness. Therefore, not only a bright image of deep sky objects is a pleasure. Moon and Panets offer a wealth of detail (fine craters and grooves on the moon, cloud bands on Jupiter or the rings of Saturn, for example) that will delight you in every area of astronomical observations.
Due to the versatility of this telescope and the reasonable price, this device is also very interesting for school astronomy.

This Newton telescope is universally applicable and suitable for lunar and planetary observations (here we recommend a Barlow lens for higher magnifications). Likewise, it is bright enough to go on a successful expedition on deep sky objects, such as galaxies (M31, Andromeda Nebula, or M81 in the Big Bear), the Orion Nebula, or the globular cluster M13.

The 2 "Crayford focuser with 1:10 reduction:

The Dobson is equipped with a smooth and precisely worked 2 "Crayford focuser with a reduction for 1.25" accessories. You can thus use powerful 2 "eyepieces, a bright picture and a broader view is possible.All 1.25" eyepieces can of course also be used.
Since the drawer is ball-bearing, heavy and accurate adjustments are guaranteed for heavy accessories.
To achieve a particularly accurate focus, the extract has a 1:10 micro reduction.

The mount is equipped with motors that perform the finding and tracking of the object via the hand box. A solid foundation for visual observation and the beginnings of astrophotography.
Handling is extremely easy and quick to implement.



Product advantages:

+ For experienced beginners and advanced
+ 150mm opening allows a high incidence of light
+ Enough back focus for all popular cameras
+ Suitable for moon, planets and many deep-sky objects
+ 2 "Crayford focuser with reduction to 1.25" mating diameter
 

To note:

- For extensive astrophotography or when using a guide tube should be on a larger
   Mount (e.g., EQ5)
- For lunar observations, we also recommend a lunar filter to protect the eyes.
- For moon and planets we also recommend a 10mm eyepiece and a Barlow lens.
- Not suitable for landscape observations.
  For this we recommend a refractor in this price range.
- Aluminum tripod needs 4-6 sec. After contact / shock. Release time for
  a "wobble-free" observation



Delivery:

Skywatcher Explorer 150PDS / 750
Parallactic mount EQ3 PRO with tracking motor
Prism rail & clamps for fixing the tube
1 eyepieces: 25 mm overview eyepiece (30x magnification)
6x30 optical viewfinder
accessory tray
Height-adjustable field tripod
operation manual


Technical data at a glance:

Type: reflector telescope / Newton
Color: Black
Lens diameter: 150 mm
Focal length: 750 mm (f / 5)
Resolution: 0.77 seconds of arc
Limit size: 12.7 mag
Parallactic mount EQ3 PRO with follower motor
Corresponding counterweight to the balance of the optics
2 "Crayford focuser with reduction to 1.25" mating diameter
1.25 "eyepieces: 25 mm
6x30 optical viewfinder
Catch and zenith mirror with
Centering marking to simplify the adjustment
Continuously extendable aluminum field tripod (up to approx. 120cm)
Magnifications: 30x