
Skywatcher Black Diamond 300/1500 Photo Reflector Telescope - OTA Only
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The largest reflector telescope from the Skywatcher range, this Skywatcher Black Diamond 12" (300mm) Newtonian reflector Telescope boasts a tremendous light gathering ability and an enormous practical magnification of up to 600x! This is one beast of a telescope. This optical tube delivers exceptional light-gathering capability, making it ideal for capturing nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters with outstanding clarity.
The Skywatcher Black Diamond 300/1500 Photo Reflector Telescope also features a dual speed focuser for improved prime-focus photography. For fast focus, use the coarse focus to get it as sharp as possible. Once set, use the 10:1 reduction adjustment knob to tweak the focusing to your preferred setting.
Key Features
- 300mm Aperture
- 1500mm Focal Length
- Newtonian Reflector Optical System
- Dual-Speed 10:1 Ratio Focuser
- Vixen-Style Dovetail Bar
- Ideal for planetary and deep sky observation
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture | 300mm |
Focal Length | 1500mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5 |
Included Eyepiece | LET28mm (53x magnification) |
Finderscope | 9x50 |
Optical Tube Construction | Aluminium |
Highest Useful Magnification | 600x |
Dovetail | Vixen |
Tube dimensions | 355mm x 1450mm |
Tube weight | 28kg |
Warranty | 5 Year Warranty |
About Sky-Watcher
Contemporary telescope-making has advanced the simple optical designs early scopes to revolutionary, state of the art. The Sky-Watcher company believes Telescopes of quality make should no longer be expensive, but accessible to everyone. Sky-Watcher philosophy has always been to bring the vast wonders of the skies within reasonable reach of anyone with enough curiosity and courage to look up and imagine. Sky-Watcher scopes come in a large range of observational applications - from 10"Dobsonians to spotting scopes for land use.
Product Code: SWA-SW30015AP-OTA
Aperture | 300mm |
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Focal Length | 1500mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5 |
Highest Practical Magnification | 600x |
Mount Type | N/A |
Motor Drive | No |
Eyepiece 1 | N/A |
Eyepiece 2 | N/A |
Finderscope Make | 8x50 |
Autoguide Port | No |
Electronic Hand Control | No |
Warranty Information | 5 Year Warranty |
Additional Specifications of Product | Eyepiece 1: 28mm LET 2" Eyepiece |