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Sky-Watcher Explorer-150PL
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6" Newtonian Reflector Telescope - Parabolic Primary Mirror
To order this item outside mainland Britain or Highlands & Islands, please contact us.
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- Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x48, x96, x120, x240
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm (6")
- Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8)
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
- 6x30 Finderscope
- x2 Barlow lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
- Parabolic Primary Mirror
- 33% more Light Gathering than 130mm
- Tube rings and dovetail mounting bar
- 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
- Direct SLR Camera Connection
- Option for mount and tripod:
- EQ3-2 Deluxe
- EQ3 PRO computerised mount
- EQ5 PRO computerised mount
- Built in Polar Alignment Scope Holder (on optional mount)
- Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray (on optional mount)
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Shown on an EQ3 PRO mount.
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Sky-Watcher Explorer-150PL
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Outline
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A good quality Newtonian telescope at a very low price. Features include:
- Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x48, x96, x120 & x240
- Highest Practical Power (potential):x300
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8)
- Tube assembly available separately
- Supplied complete with 10mm & 25mm eyepieces
- 6x30mm finderscope
- x2 Barlow lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
- Parabolic Primary Mirror
- 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
- Direct SLR Camera Connection
- EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount (option)
- Built in Polar Alignment Scope Holder (on optional mount)
- Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray (on optional mount)
- 33% more Light Gathering than 130mm
- Tube rings and dovetail mounting bar
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Outline of Explorer-150PL & EQ3 PRO Mount and Tripod
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- Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x48, x96, x120, x240.
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300.
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm.
- Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8).
- Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm.
- x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25"(with camera adaptor).
- Parabolic Primary Mirror.
- 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports.
- 6x30 Finderscope.
- Direct SLR Camera Connection.
- EQ3 PRO SynScan Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply).
- 42,900+ Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.
- Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors.
- Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder.
- Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray.
- 33% more Light Gathering than 130mm
PLEASE NOTE: The Motor Control box supplied (situated left of handset in above picture) is designed to clamp onto 1.75” Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe tripod legs. In this instance the Motor Control Box should be attached with either cord or Velcro (not supplied).
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Review
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"Many contemporary observers severely underestimate what a quality
telescope of this size is capable of revealing. The fit and finish of
the Explorer-150PL is typical of Sky-Watchers contemporary products -
in other words, extremely good for the money. The rigid yet lightweight
rolled steel tube has an unobtrusive seam and the gorgeous slightly
metallic sky blue paint finish contrasts nicely with the rounded black
tube end castings.
M13, the great Hercules globular cluster, was a magnificent sight
despite urban light pollution with resolved components across the core
with innumerable peripheral stars. Verdict: a reborn classic that I
can't recommend highly enough for the price.."
Ade Ashford, www.scopetest.com
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Endorsed and Recommended by Sir Patrick Moore
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Special Offer
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All products on this page may qualify for the special promotional offer by
Optical Vision Limited (OVL).
This information is correct at the time of writing.
Buy any Sky-Watcher telescope from this web site and buy this Sky-Watcher
Eyepiece & Filter Set at a special price directly from OVL.
Kit Comprises: 2mm, 5mm, 9mm & 15mm Long Eye Relief Eyepieces, and
4 Threaded Light Filters (Amber, Blue, Neutral Grey & Moon
Filter) in lockable, foam-padded Aluminium Case.
This offer applies only in the United Kingdom. For the latest up to date
information please contact OVL.
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Special promotional offer.
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Notice
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We are constantly checking the accuracy of the technical data. We are prepared
to provide more detailed information on request. Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
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Promotional Offer
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Cash Back on Opticstar
Imaging Products
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updated: 24th September 2012
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Customers who purchase any Sky-Watcher telescopes or Sky-Watcher optical tubes
or Sky-Watcher Mounts listed on this page qualify for a 10% cash back
on any Opticstar astronomy cameras purchased at the same time or at a later date.
This offer is valid for 1 year commencing on the date that the Sky-Watcher
product is purchased from the Opticstar website or the Opticstar showroom.
Any additional purchases at a later date of Sky-Watcher products that qualify for
this offer will renew the cash back period to 1 full year.
Opticstar astronomy cameras that qualify for this offer include the following:
Once an Opticstar CCD or CMOS camera has been purchased within a year of
the qualifying Sky-Watcher purchase, the cash back can be claimed by contacting
Opticstar by email or over the phone quoting the receipt number(s). Please
allow up to 14 days to process the payment.
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The NGC7293 shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
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posted: 10th February 2009
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An impressive 9.4 megapixel mosaic of the Moon by Herwig Sulzbacher with
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