Newton Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 Dual Speed ​​Telescope on HEQ5 Pro GoTo Mount

Explore the wonders of the sky with the Newton Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 Dual Speed ​​telescope on HEQ5 Pro GoTo mount. Ideal for beginners and astronomy enthusiasts, this powerful and versatile telescope allows you to observe deep sky objects as well as planets and the Moon in impressive detail.

Features:

• Optical formula: Newton
• Primary mirror: 150 mm parabolic
• Focal length: 750 mm
• F/D ratio: f/5
• Construction: Metal with dovetail and two mounting collars
• Focus: Crayford 50.8/31.75 mm Sky-Watcher with microfocuser (dual speed 1:10)
• Dimensions: 18.2 cm (diameter) x 69 cm (length)
• Weight of the optical tube: 4.9 kg

Mount:

• Type: Dual-axis motorized with Go-To automatic pointing
• Step motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Movement speed up to 3.4/sec - 2x catch-up to 800x
• Periodic Error Correction (PEC)
• Integrated clear polar viewfinder
• Load capacity: 13 kg (10 kg in astrophotography)
• Go-To system: SynScan command rack with 42,900 common celestial catalog objects
• Tracking modes: Sidral, Lunar or Solar
• Functions: Park, Synchronization, Backlash, Identification, Tour...
• Guidance speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sideral speed
• Pointing accuracy: Up to 1 minute of arc
• Tripod: Tubular steel adjustable in height (97 cm to 121 cm)
• Mount weight: 10 kg
• Tripod weight: 5.6 kg
• Counterweight: 2x 5 kg counterweights supplied
• Power supply: Cigarette lighter cable supplied, 12V DC

Advantages:

• Captures 73% more light than a 114mm telescope
• Detailed observations of deep sky objects and plants
• Parabolic mirror for clearer and more precise images
• Crayford focuser with microfocuser for fine focusing
• Robust and precise HEQ5 Pro GoTo mount for vibration-free observations and astrophotography

Compatibility:

• Compatible with various standard accessories such as eyepieces, Barlow lenses and coma correctors
• Simple adaptation with a standard Vixen type female dovetail

Tips and tricks:

• Use UHC or Deep-Sky filters to enhance details of deep-sky objects
• Combine a binocular head for optimal observation comfort and improved relief perception

Start your astronomical adventure with the Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 Dual Speed ​​telescope, an ideal choice for unforgettable stellar observations.