SkyWatcher Explorer-150PL (150/1200) Newtonian reflector on EQ3 mount with steel tripod

The SkyWatcher Explorer 150PL (150/1200)  f/8 telescope is recommended especially for serious lunar and planetary observers. The slower optics is of very good quality and can deliver better image quality at higher magnifications than the 750mm model. The central obstruction is also smaller resulting in higher contrast and more detailed image. Using the proper eyepiece lower magnifications are also reachable. Lowest magnification is 30x which can be extended up to 350-400x under perfect conditions. However the long tube (1,2m) makes the transportation a bit more problematic and a more robust mount might be needed. The focuser is a rack and pinion model with 1.25" size, equipped with T2 thread. Two eyepieces (10mm and 25mm) included together with a Barlow-lens, resulting in magnifications of 48x, 96x, 120x and 240x. An achromatic 6x30 finderscope is included.

The telescope is sold with an EQ-3 mount, but can be purchased with other mounts, such as EQ-3 with steel tripod, EQ-3 GoTo, EQ-5, EQ-5 GoTo or even more robust mounts.