Sky-Watcher N 150/1200 Explorer 150PL OTA Telescope

N 150/1200 Telescope:

This Newtonian reflecting telescope is highly recommended for both beginners and experienced amateur astronomers. Its generous 150mm diameter gathers an impressive amount of light, revealing distant Deep Sky Objects (DSOs) like the Ring Nebula in Lyra and the Dumbbell Nebula with remarkable clarity. Even globular clusters such as M13 display a multitude of individual stars at their edges. Planetary observation is equally rewarding, providing rich detail in images of Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars. With its f/8 focal ratio, this reflector is versatile, suitable for both deep sky and planetary observing. Its light-gathering capacity is an impressive 460 times greater than that of the naked eye alone.

Key Advantages:

Compact and portable OTA

Excellent value for money

The OTA can be easily mounted onto a parallactic mount. With tube ring clamps and a prism rail already attached, mounting takes just a few seconds. For optimal stability and reduced vibration, we recommend pairing it with an NEQ-3 or NEQ-5 mount (or larger). The telescope features a small secondary mirror with thin supports, ensuring high-contrast observing.

Included Accessories:

• 1.25'' Eyepieces: 25mm, 10mm
• Barlow Lens: 2x
• Finder Scope: 6x30

Specifications:

Optics:

Type: Reflector

Build Type: Newtonian

Aperture (mm): 150

Focal Length (mm): 1200

Aperture Ratio (f/): 8

Resolving Capacity: 0.77

Limit Value (mag): 12.7

Light Gathering Capacity: 459

Max. Useful Magnification: 300

Tube Weight (kg): 5.9

Tube Construction: Full tube

Focuser:

Type of Build: Gear rack

Connection to Eyepiece: 1.25"

Mount:

Type of Build: OTA

GoTo Control: No

Mounting Type: No mount

Area of Application:

Nature Observation: No

Moon & Planets: Yes

Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes

Sun: No (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for:

Advanced: Yes

Observatories: No

Beginners: No