Skywatcher EXPLORER-150PL (EQ3-2) 150MM (6") F/1200 PARABOLIC NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR TELESCOPE

Skywatcher EXPLORER-150PL (EQ3-2)

150MM (6") F/1200 PARABOLIC NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR TELESCOPE

The Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-150PL is a fantastic choice for intermediate astronomers and also the serious beginner. Has a large 150mm of light gathering aperture combined with superb parabolic optics. With a longer focal length of f/8 this telescope provides higher magnification with a given eyepiece than its f/5 cousin, the Explorer-150P. Delivers excellent performance for the observation of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters and tight double-stars. 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): x48, x96, x120 & x240
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with Camera Adaptor)
• Parabolic primary mirror with Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coating providing up to 94% reflectivity with optimal durability and long term performance
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• 6x30 Finderscope
• Direct SLR Camera Connection
• EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
• Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
• Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 33% more Light Gathering than 130mm