Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 Dual Speed Telescope on NEQ5 Black Diamond Mount - Sky-Watcher

Discover the wonders of the sky with the Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 Dual Speed Newton telescope on NEQ5 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 will accompany you in all your astronomical explorations.

Specifications:

• Optical design: 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: NEQ5 German Equatorial mount
• Motorizable on one axis (optional) or two axes (optional)
• Possible addition of a Pro Go-To kit (optional)
• Load capacity: 9 kg (7.5 kg in astrophotography)
• Tripod: Tubular steel adjustable in height (71 cm to 123 cm)
• Mount weight: 6 kg
• Tripod weight: 3.8 kg
• Counterweights: 2x 5 kg counterweights provided

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 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 Vixen-type female dovetail

Tips and tricks:

• Use UHC or Deep-Sky filters to improve 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 150/750 Dual Speed telescope on NEQ5 Black Diamond mount, an ideal choice for unforgettable stellar observations.