The Sky-Watcher VIRTUOSO GTi 150/750mm Collapsible Dobsonian is a fully automated telescope designed for beginners and those seeking effortless observation. With the "Bright Object" alignment mode, setting up the mount takes mere minutes, and the computerized SynScan system is the ultimate upgrade, enabling automatic pointing and tracking of over 42,000 celestial objects. This means less time spent searching for faint nebulae or distant planets and more time to enjoy observing. Astronomy has never been so accessible!

The 150mm/750mm Collapsible Dobsonian is a compact and user-friendly tabletop telescope, ideal for all kinds of observations. Its patented collapsible system makes it particularly easy to store and transport. Simply extend the tube, point the telescope using the red dot finder scope, insert the eyepiece, and enjoy the night sky. This Sky-Watcher Telescope will reveal intricate details of Saturn's rings, Jupiter's bands, the Martian polar ice caps, and the phases of Venus and the moon.

The VIRTUOSO GTi Dobsonian Mount is WiFi-controllable with iOS and Android devices and compatible with the SynScan hand controller, allowing smooth tracking and alignment. Control the telescope wirelessly using your mobile device, whether a smartphone or tablet.

 

Features:

• 150mm aperture for bright, bold views

• Fast f/5 optics for increased light-gathering power

• 750mm focal length, perfect for observing the Moon, planets, galaxies, and nebulae

• Built-in Wi-Fi and full GoTo performance via the SynScan Pro app

• Patented Freedom Find technology with dual encoders

• Collapsible optical tube for easy storage and transportation

• Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ) coatings for 94% reflectivity

• Compatibility with V-style dovetail mounts

• Multiple tracking rates: solar, lunar, sidereal, and alignment-free solar tracking

• Four alignment modes: One-Star, Brightest Star, North-Level Alignment, Three-Star

• Powered by 8 AA batteries or an external 12V power supply (not included)

• Includes a Virtuoso GTi base and mount assembly, optical tube assembly, red dot finder, and 25mm and 10mm Super eyepieces

The Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 150P Tabletop Dobsonian is the ultimate stargazing companion, offering a powerful, portable, and user-friendly solution that will unlock the wonders of the cosmos for astronomers of all skill levels.

 

Specifications

Brand	SkyWatcher
Telescope Type	Newtonian-Reflector
Aperture Size	150mm
Focal Length	750mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Highest Practical Magnification	300x
Finderscope	Red Dot
Eyepieces	Super 10mm, 25mm
Mount Type	Tabletop
Tripod	None
User Level	For Beginners

 

Computerised Mount

Mount Type	Wi-Fi Controlled Altitude-Azimuth (AZ) Tabletop Dobsonian Mount with Freedom Find Dual encoder
Slew Speeds	9 Slew Speeds (Max Speed 5° / Second)
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes	Alt-AZ
Dovetail Compatibility	Vixen Dovetail
Power Requirements	12V DC-5A
Motor Drive	Motor drives and clutches on both axes.
Alignment Procedures	3-Star Align, 2-Star Align,1-Star Align
Computerised Hand Controller	Synscan (Sold separately)
Total Kit Weight	6.9 kg
Warranty	Skywatcher 5 Year Warranty

 

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	saxon 12v 5A Australia AC Power Adapter Supply your computerised telescope with a constant voltage with a 12V 5A power adapter. Reduces issues due to insufficient/dropping voltage that may occur with standard AA batteries (if applicable).

 

About Sky-Watcher

Skywatcher make telescopes with the intention of bringing the treasures of the sky within reach of anyone curious enough to look up and wonder. The company has been making telescopes since 1980. Skywatcher Telescopes optics are of the highest quality, and any telescope is available for a wide range of observing applications, from 50mm spotting scopes right up to 150mm (6") refractors, 200mm (8") reflectors, and 250mm (10") Dobsonians.

Product Code: SKW-SWDOB150-VGTI