Omegon 150/750 EQ-3 Newtonian Reflector Telescope - Ideal for Astronomy Beginners

The Omegon 150/750 EQ-3 Newtonian Reflector Telescope is designed for those new to astronomy who seek a reliable and powerful tool to explore the night sky. With its excellent optics and sturdy mount, this telescope offers a gateway to observing stunning celestial objects.

The Optics of the 150/750

This telescope features a 'fast' aperture ratio of f/5, providing significant light-gathering power. It enhances the human eye's light-gathering ability by a factor of approximately 600, allowing you to observe:

• Globular clusters like M13 and M92, resolved down to their centers.
• Numerous galaxies and gaseous nebulae such as the Omega and Orion Nebula, which display intricate filamentary structures.

Additionally, the planets reveal their secrets:

• Observe and track Jupiter's cloud bands and its Great Red Spot.
• Witness the shadows cast by Jupiter's larger moons.

Start your journey into astrophotography with your first photos of the moon. Compact yet powerful, this telescope is perfect for those seeking a fast and versatile instrument.

Key Advantages

• High resolution with a 150mm aperture
• 1.25" focuser with extensive range
• Ease of locating objects
• Adjustment screws for secondary and main mirrors
• Compact 66cm length for portability
• Outside tube diameter of 185mm

Included in the Kit

• 25mm Plössl eyepiece providing 30X magnification
• 6.5mm Plössl eyepiece providing 115X magnification
• Red Dot finder scope for easy celestial location
• 2x Barlow lens to double eyepiece magnification

The EQ-3 Mount

The EQ-3 mount offers precise alignment with the Pole Star and allows for the correct setting of polar height and geographical latitude. With slow motion controls for the RA and DEC axes, you can adjust, track, and maintain objects in view accurately. The mount includes:

• Counterweight for exact optical balancing
• Extendable tripod with an accessory tray for eyepieces and accessories
• Optional drive motors for automatic guiding and initial astrophotography attempts

Specifications

• Product ID: 73088
• Brand: Omegon
• Warranty: 2 years
• EAN: 2400000036630
• Package size (LxWxH): 34x88x46 cm
• Shipping Weight: 1.814 kg
• Optical design: Reflector
• Optical scheme: Newtonian
• Objective lens diameter (aperture): 150 mm
• Focal length: 750 mm
• Highest practical power: 300x
• Aperture ratio: f/5
• Resolution threshold: 0.77 arcseconds
• Limiting stellar magnitude: 12.7
• Barlow lens: 2x
• Finderscope: Red Dot
• Tripod: Aluminum
• Mount type: Equatorial, EQ-3
• User level: Beginners
• Observed objects: Planets of the Solar System