SkyWatcher Star Discovery 150mm Reflector Telescope
SkyWatcher Star Discovery 150mm Reflector Telescope
$1,199.00
$995.00
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The Sky-Watcher 150/750 Star Discovery is a fully automatic telescope ideal for beginners and those who want to get straight to observing. Aligning the mount takes mere minutes with the “Bright Object” alignment mode, and the computerised SynScan system is the ultimate upgrade that allows automatic pointing and tracking of more than 42,000 object in the sky! This means less time spent finding a faint nebula or a distant planet and more time to enjoy observing. Astronomy has never been so easy!
The Star Discovery mount is the upgrade of the Star Explorer, featuring the Freedom Find dual encoder technology. Once aligned, the telescope can be manually pointed anywhere in the sky without losing alignment, giving the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during the observations.
This Newtonian telescope uses diffraction limited mirrors for a superior optical quality. The primary mirror is aspheric (parabolic) and collimable ensuring precise mirror alignment and crisp image quality. The 150mm aperture has 30% more light gathering than a 130mm telescope and 73% more than a 114mm reflector. This means amazing observations of the rings of Saturn, the bands and the moons of Jupiter, the phases of Venus and the polar ice caps on Mars.
Star Explorer Discovery Features:
- SynScan Database with 42,900+ Objects (NGC, SAO, IC and SAO Catalogues)
- Two Star or Brightest Star Alignment
- Freedom Find Dual Encoder Technology
- Pointing Accuracy Enhancement Feature (PAE)
- Unknown Object Identification Feature
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
- Slewing Speeds: 1x, 2x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
- Astro Time-Lapse Function
- DSLR Snap Port (optional cable)
- Compatible with Vixen Style Bars
- Power Requirement: 12V DC or AA Batteries (not supplied)
In the Box:
- 150mm Newton Reflector
- Star Discovery Alt-Azimuth Go-To Mount
- Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
- SynScan Hand Controller V4
- Eyepiece Super 25mm (30x) & Super 10mm (75x) – 1.25″ Barrel
- 6×30 Finderscope
- User Manual
Download the Star Discovery Manual Here
SPECIFICATIONS
Model | SW150NSD-R |
Optical design | Newton Reflector |
Aperture | 150mm |
Focal Length | 750mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5 |
Resolving Power | 0.80″ |
Stellar Limit Magnitude | 12.9 |
Highest Practical Magnification | 300X |
Light gathering power (compared to the unaided eye) | 459 |
Focuser Diameter | 1.25″ |
Recommended Usage | Viewing Moon and Planets
Deep Sky Observation |
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