Explore the wonders of the sky with the Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 Dual Speed Newton 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 with 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 rings
• Focuser: 50.8/31.75 mm Sky-Watcher Crayford with microfocuser (dual speed 1:10)
• Dimensions: 18.2 cm (diameter) x 69 cm (length)
• Optical tube weight: 4.9 kg

Mount:

• Type: Motorized dual-axis with Go-To automatic pointing
• Stepper motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Movement speed up to 3.4°/sec - Catch-up 2x to 800x
• Periodic error correction (PEC)
• Integrated illuminated polar finderscope
• Load capacity: 13 kg (10 kg in astrophotography)
• Go-To system: SynScan hand controller with 42,900 objects from common celestial catalogs
• Tracking modes: Sidereal, Lunar, or Solar
• Functions: Park, Synchronization, Backlash, Identification, Tour...
• Guiding speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sidereal speed
• Pointing accuracy: Up to 1' arc minute
• Tripod: Tubular steel adjustable height (97 cm to 121 cm)
• Mount weight: 10 kg
• Tripod weight: 5.6 kg
• Counterweights: 2x 5 kg counterweights included
• Power supply: Provided cigarette lighter cable, 12V DC

Advantages:

• Captures 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 focusing
• Robust and precise HEQ5 Pro GoTo mount for stable observations and astrophotography

Compatibility:

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

Tips and tricks:

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

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