150 mm f/5 Dual Speed Telescope on HEQ5 Pro-Go-To for Astronomy - Sky-Watcher

Explore the wonders of the sky with the Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 Dual Speed Newtonian 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 design: Newtonian
• 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)
• Weight of optical tube: 4.9 kg

Mount:

• Type: Motorized dual-axis with Go-To automatic pointing
• Step motor resolution: 0.144 arc/sec
• Movement speed up to 3.4°/sec - 2x to 800x tracking
• Periodic Error Correction (PEC)
• Built-in illuminated polar finder
• Load capacity: 13 kg (10 kg for astrophotography)
• Go-To system: SynScan hand controller with 42,900 objects from common star catalogs
• Tracking modes: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar
• Functions: Park, Synchronization, Backlash, Identification, Tour...
• Guiding speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sidereal rate
• Pointing accuracy: Up to 1' arc minute
• Tripod: Adjustable tubular steel (97 cm to 121 cm)
• Weight of mount: 10 kg
• Weight of tripod: 5.6 kg
• Counterweights: 2x 5 kg counterweights provided
• 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 sharper images
• Crayford focuser with microfocuser for fine focusing
• Robust and precise HEQ5 Pro GoTo mount for shake-free observations and astrophotography

Compatibility:

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