The
Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-150P is a fantastic choice for intermediate astronomers
and also the serious beginner. With a large 150mm of light gathering aperture
combined with superb parabolic optics, this telescope is a highly capable
all-rounder with excellent performance for the observation of the Moon,
planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters. Supplied with the EQ3-2
equatorial mount, which when polar aligned, will allow you to easily track
objects as they move across the night sky via its slow motion control cables.
- Magnifications
(with eyepieces supplied): x30, x60, x75, x150
- Highest Practical
Power (potential):x300
- Diameter of
Primary Mirror: 150mm
- Telescope Focal
Length: 750mm (f/5)
- Tube assembly
available separately
- Supplied complete
with 10mm & 25mm eyepieces
- 6x30 finderscope
- x2 Barlow lens
1.25" (with camera adaptor)
- Parabolic Primary
Mirror
- 0.5mm Ultra-Thin
Secondary Mirror Supports
- Direct SLR Camera
Connection
- EQ3 PRO GOTO Equatorial Mount
- Built in Polar
Alignment Scope Holder
- Aluminium Tripod
with Accessory Tray
- 33% more Light
Gathering than 130mm
- Tube rings and dovetail mounting bar
PARABOLIC
PRIMARY MIRRORS
Features High Quality Parabolic Primary Mirrors to eliminate spherical
aberrations inherent in 'fast' focal length reflectors with spherical primary
mirrors. The mirrors are parabolized to bring all the light rays to the same
focal point to give sharp, contrasty images, which are full of detail.
SKY-WATCHER
DELUXE MIRROR COATINGS
Most reflectors today usually have a coat of aluminium as the mirror surface
and then an overcoat of silicon monoxide or silicon dioxide to protect it.
Silicon dioxide produces a much more durable coat than silicon monoxide but
requires specialised equipment to apply it and is therefore more expensive.
Protection is needed, because in most reflectors, the mirror is open to the
elements and deterioration of the reflective layer reduces the resolution of
the telescope. ALL Sky-Watcher reflectors are Multi-Coated with Silicon Dioxide
as standard for Optimum Durability and Long Term Performance.
|
Optical design |
Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope |
|
Diameter (mm) |
150 |
|
Focal length (mm) |
750 |
|
Focal Ratio (f/) |
5 |
|
Highest practical magnification (x) |
300 |
|
Mount type |
EQ3 PRO GOTO Equatorial |
|
|
|
|
Eyepiece 1 |
25 mm |
|
Eyepiece 2 |
10 mm |
|
Magnification with eyepieces supplied (x) |
30, 60, 75, 150 |
|
Tripod |
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray |
|
Finderscope |
6x30 Finderscope |
|
Diagonal |
None Supplied |
|
Optical tube length (mm) |
673 |
|
Optical tube weight (Kg) |
4.9 |
|
Tripod weight (Kg) |
0 |
|
Shipping dimensions (cm) |
81x41x37 cm; 104x44x26 cm |
Sky-Watcher offers simple solutions for users who would like
to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do
not wish to deal with the weight of the HEQ5 or EQ6 mounts. The EQ3 PRO
SynScanTM mounts use the same Go-To system found in the HEQ5 and EQ6 PRO
SynScanTM. It allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even
tour the skies at the touch of a button. Its extensive database includes a
massive 42,900+ night sky objects.
The EQ3 PRO SynScanTM mount is a perfect instrument for novice visual observers
and imagers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and in-depth knowledge
of the night sky.
PLEASE NOTE: The Motor Control box supplied
(situated left of handset in above picture) is designed to clamp onto 1.75” Diameter
Stainless Steel tripod legs. In this instance the Motor Control Box should be
attached with either cord or Velcro (User Supplied)
- Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute.
Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error)
compensation.
- Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and
64 micro steps driven.
- Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
- Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X,
0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
- 42,900+ Object database containing
complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.
- Periodic Error Correction.
- PC compatibility.
- Upgradeable hand control via internet
download.
- Maximum Payload e.g. Explorer-150P/PL
Reflector or Evostar-120 Refractor
- Supplied with Aluminium Tripod & Accessory Tray
FREE Fedex Priority 24 & 48 Delivery to Zone 1 Areas
Carriage Free to England, Wales and parts of Scotland, excluding Highlands and Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland & Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight (Postcodes PO30-41) = £30 Extra
Zone 2 = Highlands & Islands of Scotland = £30 Extra
(Postcodes IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-80, PH17-26, PH30-50, ZE)
Zone 3 = Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles = £50 Extra
(Postcode BT, IM, TR21-25)
PLEASE NOTE FEDEX PRIORITY 24 NOT AVAILABLE TO SOME ZONE 1,2,3 & I.O.W ADDRESSES, THUS ALTERNATIVE SERVICE WILL BE USED.