Telescopes > Serious Amateur Reflector Telescopes
- Magnification Range: x48, 96x x120, x240
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8)
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25") 10mm & 25mm
- Diffraction Limited Optics
- x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with Camera Adaptor)
- Direct SLR Camera Connection
- Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
- 6x30 Finderscope
- Parabolic Primary Mirror
- 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
- EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
- Manual Slow motions controls for both axis
- Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
- 33% more Light Gathering than 130mm
Its impressive standard equipment includes a high quality parabolic primary mirror, precision EQ3-2 equatorial Mount with built-in polarscope, superb widefield multi-coated eyepieces and direct SLR camera connection for prime focus photography.
"Many contemporary observers severely underestimate what a quality telescope of this size is capable of revealing.
The fit and finish of the Explorer-150PL is typical of Sky-Watchers contemporary products - in other words, extremely good for the money. The rigid yet lightweight rolled steel tube has an unobtrusive seam and the gorgeous slightly metallic sky blue paint finish contrasts nicely with the rounded black tube end castings.
M13, the great Hercules globular cluster, was a magnificent sight despite urban light pollution with resolved components across the core with innumerable peripheral stars. Verdict: a reborn classic that I can't recommend highly enough for the price.."
Ade Ashford, www.scopetest.com
Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS
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