Skywatcher Star Discovery 150/750 Computerised Reflector Telescope
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The Skywatcher Star Discovery 150/750 Photo Reflector Telescope will propel you to a new level of discovery. Let the computerised system take you on a tour of the night sky and be amazed by the clear and sharp visuals that the Star Discovery range has to offer. With a 150mm aperture and a long focal length of 750mm this scope will hold up well whether you are looking at the solar system planets or setting your sights on those mysterious deep sky objects such as galaxies and nebulae. The lenses are multi-coated achromatic in design and with the SynScan database you can be assured that you will never look up at the sky and feel lost again.
Offering a focal ratio of f/5, this Skywatcher telescope is fast and smooth, suitable for anyone looking to delve into the world of deep-sky astrophotography. This is the next step up from the 150mm in the Star Discovery range and with the larger aperture this scope has 33% more light gathering power allowing for even more visual clarity when performing deep-sky astrophotography.
Includes:
- 150mm Reflector Style OTA
- Skywatcher Star Discovery AZ (WiFi Enabled) Mount
- 6x30 Finderscope
- Height adjustable Steel Tripod
- SynScan Hand Controller
- SynScan Database with 42,000+ objects
- Accessory Tray
- 2 Eyepieces - 10mm and 25mm
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture | 150mm |
Focal Length | 750mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5.0 |
Included Eyepiece | Super 10mm (75x Magnification) & Super 25mm (30x Magnification) |
Finderscope | 6x30 |
Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.9 |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to Human Eye) | 459x |
Dovetail | Vixen |
Computerised Mount |
Mount Type | Star Discovery AZ GOTO Mount |
WiFi Capable | Yes - Built-in |
Slew Speeds | 1x, 2x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, Solar |
Tracking Modes | Alt-Az |
Power Requirements | 12V DC Power Supply (Center Positive) or 8 x AA Batteries (Not supplied) |
Motor Drive | DC Servo Motors |
Alignment Procedures | Brightest Star, Two-Star Alignment |
Computerised Hand Controller | Yes - SynScan |
Database | 42,900+ Objects (NGC, SAO, IC Catalogues) |
Tripod Material | Stainless Steel |
Dovetail Compatibility | Vixen |
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: SKW-150NSD-R
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
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Aperture | 150mm |
Focal Length | 750mm |
Focal Ratio | 5.0 |
Highest Magnification | 300x |
Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 12.9 |
Resolving Power | 0.80" |
Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth mount |
Dovetail Type | Vixen |
Eyepiece 1 | Super 25mm |
Eyepiece 2 | Super 10mm |
Finderscope Make | 6x30 |
Electronic Hand Control | Yes |
Motor Drive | Yes |
Warranty Information | 5 Years |
Item | Qty |
150mm Newtonian Reflector Optical Tube | 1 |
Star Discovery AZGT Mount and Tripod | 1 |
Accessory Tray | 1 |
SynScan Hand Controller | 1 |
Super 25mm and Super 10mm Eyepieces 1.25" | 1 |
6x30 | 1 |
User Manual | 1 |