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Saxon Velocity 15075EQ3 Reflector Telescope with Steel Tripod

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@media screen and (max-width: 600px) { .mobile-hide { display: none !important; } } @media screen and (min-width: 601px) { .desktop-hide { display: none !important; } } Stable observing sessions are important to an astronomer, which is why we recommend the sturdy saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope with Steel Tripod.   Features 150mm aperture 750mm focal length (F/5)  German Equatorial EQ3 mount  Smooth fine-adjustment cables Super eyepieces  6x30 finderscope Steel tripod with accessory tray.   Views of nebulae and galaxies are within reach as this telescope shares the same specs as its 15075EQ3 counterpart -- an aperture of 150mm and a focal length of 750mm. You'll get the same clear views, with the main difference of this model being the inclusion of a steel tripod, which increases stability. This affordable scope makes a good upgrade from your existing beginner scope. Now that you've learnt the basics of star mapping, it'll only be a matter of time before you soak up views of the Andromeda galaxy in all its shining wonder.   Full Specifications Optical Design Newtonian Reflector Aperture 150mm Focal Length 750mm Focal Ratio f/5.0 Included Eyepiece Super 25mm (30x Magnification) and Super 10mm (75x Magnification) Finderscope 6x30 Optical Tube Aluminium Highest Useful Magnification 300x Lowest Useful Magnification 21x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 13.4 Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.93 arcseconds Resolution (Dawes) 0.77 arcseconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to Human eye) 459x Optical Coatings Fully Multicoated Optical Tube Length 67.3cm Optical Tube Diameter 18cm Optical Tube Weight 4.93kg Mount Type Equatorial EQ3 Tripod Material Steel Tripod Leg Diameter 31.75mm (1.25") Tripod Adjustment Range 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") Tripod Weight 4.24kg (9.3 lbs)  Total Kit Weight   Warranty 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty     Recommended Accessories saxon EQ3 Dual Axis Motor DriveMotorise your mount to keep it tracking at your desired speed. Great for astrophotography! saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3sCapture images through your telescope on your smartphone using the ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s. Perfect for getting started with astrophotography! Celestron Omni 2x Barlow LensDouble the magnification of your telescope with a barlow lens. Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. Don't go without it! saxon 110cm Telescope Padded Carry BagA convenient carry bag for your new telescope and accessories! Perfect for travel or storing your telescope when not in use.  saxon Optical Lens Cleaning KitKeep your telescope and lenses in top shape by cleaning them of any dust and debris. saxon EQ3 Dual Axis Motor DriveMotorise your mount to keep it tracking at your desired speed. Great for astrophotography! saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3sCapture images through your telescope on your smartphone! Celestron Omni 2x Barlow LensDouble the magnification of your telescope! Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. saxon 110cm Telescope Padded Carry BagA convenient carry bag for your new telescope and accessories! Perfect for travel & storage.  saxon Optical Lens Cleaning KitKeep your telescope and lenses in top shape by cleaning them of any dust and debris.   About saxon - High Quality Optics The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well though out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation. Product Code: 223601
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    Stable observing sessions are important to an astronomer, which is why we recommend the sturdy saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope with Steel Tripod.

     

    Features

    • 150mm aperture
    • 750mm focal length (F/5) 
    • German Equatorial EQ3 mount 
    • Smooth fine-adjustment cables
    • Super eyepieces 
    • 6x30 finderscope
    • Steel tripod with accessory tray.

     

    Views of nebulae and galaxies are within reach as this telescope shares the same specs as its 15075EQ3 counterpart -- an aperture of 150mm and a focal length of 750mm. You'll get the same clear views, with the main difference of this model being the inclusion of a steel tripod, which increases stability.

    This affordable scope makes a good upgrade from your existing beginner scope. Now that you've learnt the basics of star mapping, it'll only be a matter of time before you soak up views of the Andromeda galaxy in all its shining wonder.

     

    Full Specifications

    Optical Design Newtonian Reflector
    Aperture 150mm
    Focal Length 750mm
    Focal Ratio f/5.0
    Included Eyepiece Super 25mm (30x Magnification) and Super 10mm (75x Magnification)
    Finderscope 6x30
    Optical Tube Aluminium
    Highest Useful Magnification 300x
    Lowest Useful Magnification 21x
    Limiting Stellar Magnitude 13.4
    Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.93 arcseconds
    Resolution (Dawes) 0.77 arcseconds
    Light Gathering Power (Compared to Human eye) 459x
    Optical Coatings Fully Multicoated
    Optical Tube Length 67.3cm
    Optical Tube Diameter 18cm
    Optical Tube Weight 4.93kg
    Mount Type Equatorial EQ3
    Tripod Material Steel
    Tripod Leg Diameter 31.75mm (1.25")
    Tripod Adjustment Range 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")
    Tripod Weight 4.24kg (9.3 lbs) 
    Total Kit Weight  
    Warranty 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty

     

     

    Recommended Accessories

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    saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s
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    Find Out More
    Celestron Omni 2x Barlow Lens Celestron Omni 2x Barlow Lens
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    saxon 110cm Telescope Padded Carry Bag saxon 110cm Telescope Padded Carry Bag
    A convenient carry bag for your new telescope and accessories! Perfect for travel or storing your telescope when not in use. 
    Find Out More
    saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit
    Keep your telescope and lenses in top shape by cleaning them of any dust and debris.
    Find Out More
    saxon EQ3 Dual Axis Motor Drive saxon EQ3 Dual Axis Motor Drive
    Motorise your mount to keep it tracking at your desired speed. Great for astrophotography!
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    saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s
    Capture images through your telescope on your smartphone!
    Shopping Cart Icon
    Celestron Omni 2x Barlow Lens Celestron Omni 2x Barlow Lens
    Double the magnification of your telescope! Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets.
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    saxon 110cm Telescope Padded Carry Bag
    saxon 110cm Telescope Padded Carry Bag
    A convenient carry bag for your new telescope and accessories! Perfect for travel & storage. 
    Shopping Cart Icon
    saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit
    Keep your telescope and lenses in top shape by cleaning them of any dust and debris.
    Shopping Cart Icon

     

    About saxon - High Quality Optics

    The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well though out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation.

    Product Code: 223601

    More Information
    Optical DesignNewtonian Reflector
    Aperture150mm
    Focal Length750mm
    Focal Ratio5.0
    Highest Practical Magnification300x
    Mount TypeGerman Equatorial EQ3
    Motor DriveNo
    Dovetail TypeVixen
    Eyepiece 1Super 25mm - 1.25"
    Eyepiece 2Super 10mm - 1.25"
    Finderscope Make6x30
    Tube Length18 x 67.3cm
    Autoguide PortNo
    Electronic Hand ControlNo
    Warranty Information5 Years Limited Warranty
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