Sky-Watcher 150/750 Dual Speed ​​Telescope in NEQ5 Black Diamond

The Sky-Watcher 150/750 Newtonian telescope is the ideal choice for beginners in astronomy without compromising on optical quality. With its 150mm aperture and 750mm focal length (f/5), it offers an excellent balance between brightness and field of view, allowing for both detailed planetary observation and deep-sky exploration. Equipped with a 10:1 dual-speed Crayford focuser, it ensures precise and comfortable adjustments during observing sessions. The German NEQ5 equatorial mount provides smooth tracking of celestial objects and superior stability. Its compact design and moderate weight make it easily portable by a single person, facilitating observations in different locations. A versatile instrument that grows with you as your astronomical knowledge advances.

Detailed product description:

With its 150mm primary mirror, the The Sky-Watcher Newton 150 captures 73% more light than a 114mm telescope In a dark sky, it is possible to observe many celestial objects that are barely distinguishable with smaller instruments. It promises beginners numerous discoveries For planetary observation, with the help of a Barlow lens or a short focal length eyepiece, it will reveal numerous details about Jupiter, Saturn, and the Moon.

Its Newtonian design offers several advantages over other types of instruments (refractors and Cassegrain telescopes). Mirror manufacturing is more economical for the same diameter, and its average focal length (750 mm) is very versatile. For an attractive price, you get a bright telescope that offers a diverse field of view The central obstruction is also less than that of Cassegrain telescopes.

Unlike very economical models or small diameter Newtonian telescopes, the Sky-Watcher Newtonian telescopes of 150, 200, 254 and 300 mm They have a parabolic primary mirror The mirrors are polished spherically and then reshaped to achieve a paraboloid shape (a more expensive and complex process). This is an essential selection criterion for instruments larger than 130 mm and with a short focal ratio (f/D) .

Focusing is achieved using a dual-speed Crayford focuser. This allows a precise focus thanks to the 1:10 reduction ratio, A significant advantage for high-magnification observations and images. Supports heavy loads (e.g., a digital SLR camera) A 31.75 mm adapter is included as standard for using eyepieces of the same format with a 50.8 mm exit. A locking screw on the bottom of the focuser allows the focus to be maintained regardless of the orientation of the optical tube.

To minimize blockages, The secondary mirror's mounting bracket (flat) features four thin arms of Each lens is 0.5 mm wide. Their sufficient rigidity limits diffraction peaks on bright stars and prevents excessive light loss. A 6x30 achromatic finder scope is also included as standard, along with a 28 mm LET eyepiece (55° field of view) for wide-field observations at low magnification. A short focal length eyepiece is recommended for planetary observations at high magnification.

Everything you need to know about the Sky-Watcher NEQ5 mount

The The Sky-Watcher NEQ5 equatorial mount is versatile, a worthy successor to the legendary Vixen GP Highly modular, it can be equipped with various options depending on its use for observation or photography: motor, GoTo automatic pointing kit, polar telescope, etc. Its payload capacity is approximately 9 kg for visual observation Therefore, the NEQ5 supports a wide range of optical tubes, from small 80mm refractors to Newtonian telescopes up to 200mm in diameter.

In photography, the payload will be limited to 7.5 kg for greater comfort and precision. Like all equatorial mounts, the NEQ5 is equipped with azimuth and latitude adjustments (for polar alignment), as well as right ascension and declination for pointing and tracking celestial objects.

The optical tube is secured using a Vixen-style female dovetail. An accessory tray ensures overall rigidity. The NEQ5 mount accepts a polar scope (optional). No. SW0124 ) on the polar axis for quick polar alignment. Visual observers will appreciate the optional SynScan GOTO auto-pointing system, controlled by an easy-to-use hand controller. There's no need to know the positions of stars or distant deep-sky objects; the NEQ5 mount's GoTo system automatically moves the instrument to the desired target.

Specs:

Items delivered:

Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 dual-speed Newtonian optical tube

• 1 Sky-Watcher 150mm f/5 optical tube
• 1 Sky-Watcher 50.8mm Crayford focuser with microfocuser (dual speed 1:10) and 31.75mm adapter
• 1x 21cm Vixen Style Dovetail Joint
• 2x fixing collars
• 1x Male Vixen Dovetail
• 1x Piggyback camera mount with Kodak thread on the top of one of the mounting collars
• 1 x 50.8mm eyepiece: LET 28mm
• 1x Straight finder 6x30

Sky-Watcher NEQ5 Mount

• 1x NEQ5 equatorial mount
• 2 counterweights of 5 kg
• 1 height adjustable tubular steel tripod (from 71 cm to 123 cm)
• 1x Tablet accessory stand