The N-EQ6 mount is no longer available. The successor EQ6-R will be delivered in a few weeks. This telescope can also be combined with the EQ6-R.

Link to the EQ6-R: SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro GoTo mount

The Skywatcher Explorer 300PDS 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.



 

Telescope Skywatcher Explorer 300PDS 1500mm 12 "f / 5 Newton on EQ6 GoTo Mount

12 '' telescope (Newton) with 304 (!) Mm aperture and 1500mm focal length, 2 "Crayford focuser and 1:10 micro reduction for high-precision focusing.

There are not only alternators in the car! :-)
Newton telescopes are considered (and are) basically high-powered telescopes. From f / 5 I define again as particularly bright. When observing the moon, we definitely recommend a filter to reduce the glare effect. - The moon reflects so much light that the light should be attenuated (especially at low magnification). Also note the dark adaptation of the eye. For example, if I want to observe deep sky objects after the moon, the adaptation of the eye takes a certain amount of time before I can perceive the much fainter ones again in detail.
And that brings us to the objects that such a Newton can show in abundance - visually and photographically!
Deep sky objects (ie galaxies, nebulae, star clusters ...) do not require a high magnification, but a corresponding light gathering power. For photography, this also means the shortest possible exposure time for a shot.

With this device beautiful details on the moon and planets can be seen! So you do not have to do without this field of application:
An (almost) all-rounder among the telescopes focusing on deep sky.


12 "opening are a huge size in a telescope!
At this mirror diameter you can see the structure of nebulae and galaxies, details are resolved. Finest details in nebulae and galaxies come to light. Border stars from star clusters are not hidden from you.
Details in abundance in the moon and planets will captivate you for a long time, this abundance of image information will not cease. The excellent optics and its enormous image brightness make every observation a special pleasure.

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 telescope comes with the stable mount EQ6 PRO SkyScan therefore. This GoTo mount by Skywatcher is characterized by an accurate tracking, an autoguiding connection, with which objects can be precisely and accurately controlled and tracked. It is designed for a load of approx. 21 kg and therefore has sufficient reserve for the Kamara and / or guide tube. The scope of delivery also includes a telescopic tubular steel tripod.

Product advantages:

+ Ideal for detailed lunar, planetary and deep-sky observations
+ Ideal for extensive astrophotography
+ Through 304mm opening very high light collection power (f / 4.9)
+ PDS variant with DualSpeed focuser for sensitive focusing by 1:10 reduction
+ Sturdy EQ6 GoTo mount with stainless steel tripod with reserve

Skywatcher Explorer-300PDS EQ6 GoTo BKP300EQ6

Please note:

- For lunar observations, we also recommend a lunar filter to protect the eyes.
- We recommend detail eyepieces and barlow lenses for planetary observations.
- Not suitable for landscape observations.
- The main mirror will be shipped in a separate package.

Scope of supply: Skywatcher GoTo Mount EQ6 PRO SkyScan

Skywatcher Explorer 300PDS / 1500
Prism rail & clamps for fixing the tube
2 "28mm LET overview eyepiece
9x50 viewfinder
GoTo mount EQ6 PRO SkyScan
Extendable tubular steel stand


Technical data at a glance:

Type: reflector telescope / Newton
Color: Black
Lens diameter: 304 mm
Focal length: 1500 mm (f / 4.9)
Resolution: 0.45 arc seconds
Limit size: 14.2 mag
2 "Crayford focuser with 1.25 '' adapter
2 '' eyepiece: 28 mm
9x50 optical viewfinder
Parallactic GoTo Mount EQ6 PRO SkyScan:
Tracking speeds sideral, solar and lunar with PEC
Nacheichen on the object possible
Updatable over the internet
Control via PC possible via RS232 interface
Periodic Error Correction (for astrophotography)
Polsucher illuminated and adjustable via scales or constellation
GPS function possible via optional additional module
Consumption and temperature display
Parabolic zenith mirror (for diffraction-limited imaging) with
Centering marking to simplify Justag
Mirrors with 0.5mm ultrathin struts for minimal diffraction
Magnifications: 53.6x
Tubular steel tripod (height adjustable from 85cm to 147cm)
Tube length: 140cm
Weight (tube + clamps): approx. 23 kg