
Skywatcher Evostar 150ED Refractor Telescope - OTA only
The Sky-Watcher Evostar 150ED refractor features a 150mm aperture, 1200mm focal length, FPL-53 ED glass, and a 2" Crayford focuser, ideal for astrophotography and detailed deep-sky and planetary observation.
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The Sky-Watcher Evostar 150ED is a high-performance 150mm ED refractor designed for astrophotography and deep-sky observation. Its large aperture and 1200mm focal length provide outstanding clarity and contrast, making it ideal for capturing fine details in galaxies, nebulae, and planetary surfaces.
Features
- High Definition ED 150mm Refractor Optical Tube
- Precision 2” Crayford Focuser
- Metallic High-Transmission Coatings with Light-Baffled Optical Systems
- Finderscope and Mounting rings included
The optical system features a two-element air-spaced objective, with one element made from FPL-53 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass. This advanced design minimises chromatic aberration, delivering sharp, high-contrast images with accurate colour reproduction. Fully multi-coated optics, enhanced with Metallic High-Transmission Coatings, allow for an impressive 99.5% light transmission, ensuring bright and detailed views. An internal light-baffled system and a flat black interior effectively eliminate stray light and reflections, further improving image contrast.
A precision 2” Crayford focuser provides smooth, accurate focusing and supports 2” and 1.25” eyepieces for a wider field of view and versatile magnification options. The durable optical tube is constructed from rolled steel with cast-aluminium aperture and eyepiece cells, offering exceptional durability and stability.
The Evostar 150ED is designed for easy mounting with quick-release mounting rings, ensuring compatibility with Vixen-style equatorial mounts for stable tracking and imaging. This high-quality ED refractor is an excellent choice for astronomers and astrophotographers seeking exceptional resolution and optical performance.
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | ED Refractor |
Aperture | 150mm |
Focal Length | 1200mm |
Focal Ratio | f/8 |
Included Eyepiece | Not provided |
Finderscope | Not provided |
Star Diagonal | Not provided |
Optical Tube Construction | Aluminium |
Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
Dovetail | Vixen |
Tube dimensions | 10cm x 92cm |
Warranty | 5 Year Warranty |
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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: BDED150-OTA
Electronic Hand Control | No |
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Motor Drive | No |