Skywatcher 6" Heritage Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope
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With a generous 150mm (6-inch) aperture and a focal length of 750mm, the Skywatcher 6" Heritage Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope delivers impressive light-gathering capability and a focal ratio of f/5, allowing for clear and detailed views of deep-sky objects such as nebulae, star clusters, and more.The Newtonian optical design includes a parabolic primary mirror and a 47mm secondary mirror with a 30.6% obstruction. It provides a resolving power of 0.92 arcseconds and a highest practical magnification of 300x. The Skywatcher Heritage 150mm is also designed with convenience in mind. The telescope and mount come fully assembled, allowing you to set it up quickly and easily straight out of the box. Furthermore, it is designed with a collapsible tube, making it both lightweight and extremely portable, with a folded height of 56cm and a total weight of 7.15kg. This hassle-free setup means you can start exploring the night sky almost immediately.
For those interested in astrophotography, the Heritage 150mm comes pre-threaded for M42, making it compatible with DSLR cameras or selected astroimaging cameras. This feature expands your options for capturing stunning celestial images.
Additionally, the telescope is equipped with a 1.25-inch helical focuser for precise adjustments and a red dot finder scope to help you easily locate and track objects in the sky.
Whether you’re new to astronomy or looking for a reliable telescope for deep-sky observation and astrophotography, the Skywatcher Heritage 150mm Dobsonian offers excellent performance and ease of use.
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Newtonian |
Aperture | 150mm (6-inch) |
Focal Length | 750mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5.0 |
Included Eyepiece | Super 10mm (65x), Super 25mm (26x Magnification) |
Finderscope | Red Dot |
Focuser | 1.25" Helical |
Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
Secondary Mirror Diameter | 47mm |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 30.6% |
Mount |
Mount Type | Dobsonian |
Warranty | 5 Year Warranty |
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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: SWDOB150P
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
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Aperture | 150mm (6″) |
Focal Length | 750mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5 |
Highest Magnification | 300x |
Mount Type | Dobsonian mount |
Eyepiece 1 | Super 25mm |
Eyepiece 2 | Super 10mm |
Finderscope Make | Red Dot |
Electronic Hand Control | No |
Motor Drive | No |
Warranty Information | 5 Years |
In The Box
- Skywatcher 150mm (6" ) Dobsonian Telescope
- Red Dot Finderscope
- Eyepiece 1.25″ Super 25mm (26x)
- Eyepiece 1.25″ Super 10mm (65x)