SkyWatcher Explorer-150P (150/750) Newtonian reflector on EQ5 goto mount

The SkyWatcher Explorer 150P 150/750 Newtonian telescope provides 33% more light than the 130/650 model. The F/5 main mirror makes the telescope a very versatile one. Magnification range is from 25x up to 250x, meaning that both deep sky objects and small details on the lunar surface can be observed. The tube length is 70cm, and is easy to transport. The finderscope is an achromatic 6x30 SpringLoad unit, high quality and very easy to use. Two eyepieces are included, a Barium 10 and 25mm ones delivering 30x and 75x magnification. The scope features a 2" Crayford focuser making the telescope capable of astrophotography as well.

The EQ5 GoTo mount is a solid platform for the telescope, providing excellent stability. This version is sold with the newest SyScan GoTo hand controller which does not need any computer to be attached. The hand controller contains a database with over 42900 objects, including all Messier, NGC, IC objects and other deepsky catalogues, plus a catalogue of double and variable stars. After aligning the mount properly it can find the selected object within seconds.

The mount includes:

• SynScan hand contoller
• built-in USB port
• polarscope
• counterweight
• 45 mm steel tripod
• power cord with zigarette lighter connector

The SkyWatcher Explorer 150P 150/750 Newtonian telescope provides 33% more light than the 130/650 model. The F/5 main mirror makes the telescope a very versatile one. Magnification range is from 25x up to 250x, meaning that both deep sky objects and small details on the lunar surface can be observed. The tube length is 70cm, and is easy to transport. The finderscope is an achromatic 6x30 SpringLoad unit, high quality and very easy to use. Two eyepieces are included, a Barium 10 and 25mm ones delivering 30x and 75x magnification. The scope features a 2" Crayford focuser making the telescope capable of astrophotography as well.

The basic set includes the EQ-3 mount which is sturdy enough sill lightweight. It can be equipped with many accessories, including clock drive, GoTo kit, polarscope. A piggyback adaptor makes it possible to take guided astrophotos.

For the GoTo version we highly recommend the Skywatcher Wi-Fi unit (SynScanWifi), with which you can control your telescope via smartphone or tablet. Just plug the Wi-Fi unit into the hand controller slot and download the free App (Android or iOS) - it is ready to use.