Discover the wonders of the sky with the Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 Dual Speed Newton telescope on the NEQ5 Pro Go-To Black Diamond mount. Perfect for beginners, this scalable and versatile instrument is ideal for planetary observation and initiation to deep sky. Easily transportable by one person, this telescope offers you superior quality observations thanks to its Crayford dual-speed focuser and its Go-To automatic pointing system.

Characteristics:

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

Mount:

• Type: NEQ5 German equatorial mount
• Dual-axis motorized with Go-To automatic pointing
• Stepper motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Movement speed up to 3.4°/sec - 2x to 800x tracking
• Go-To system: SynScan controller with 42,900 objects from common celestial catalogs
• Tracking modes: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar
• Functions: Park, Synchronization, Backlash, Identification, Tour...
• Load capacity: 9 kg (7.5 kg in astrophotography)
• Tripod: Adjustable tubular steel height (71 cm to 123 cm)
• Mount weight: 6 kg
• Tripod weight: 3.8 kg
• Counterweights: 2x 5 kg counterweights included

Advantages:

• Catches 73% more light than a 114 mm telescope
• Detailed observations of deep sky objects and planets
• Parabolic mirror for clearer and more precise images
• Crayford focuser with microfocuser for fine and precise focusing
• Robust and stable NEQ5 mount for vibration-free observations

Compatibility:

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

Tips and tricks:

• Use UHC or Deep-Sky filters to enhance the details of deep sky objects
• Pair with a binocular head for optimal viewing comfort and improved depth perception

Start your astronomical adventure with the Sky-Watcher 150/750 Dual Speed telescope on the NEQ5 Pro Go-To Black Diamond mount, an ideal choice for unforgettable stellar observations.