{"id":28220,"date":"2025-09-16T16:02:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=28220"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:47:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:47:40","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-150pds-eq3-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-150pds-eq3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-150PDS EQ3-2 - 6\u2033 Newton Reflector"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sky-Watcher Telescope N 150\/750 PDS Explorer BD EQ3-2<\/strong> is a Newton reflector popular with both beginners and advanced amateurs. With 150 mm of aperture and a focal ratio of f\/5, this is a versatile telescope for both visual use and astrophotography. Thanks to its high light output, you'll see deep-sky objects like the Ring Nebula and Halternebula clearly, and globular clusters like M13 dissolve into individual stars. Planets also show rich detail: from the Cassini separation in Saturn's rings to cloud bands on Jupiter and the phases of Venus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The PDS version is designed specifically for astrophotography. The shortened tube and enlarged capture mirror provide an optimal exposure position for cameras. The 2\u201d Crayford dual-speed focuser with 1:10 reduction makes accurate focusing easy, a crucial advantage for long exposure times. You also benefit visually from razor-sharp images and smooth focusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The included EQ3-2 mount offers stability and precision. Thanks to the parallactic construction, you can easily track objects with the flexible axes. For visual use, this is more than sufficient, but those who want to take photography further can upgrade the mount with a motor or GoTo kit. With this, object tracking is automatically controlled and longer exposure times are achievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application<\/strong>
This telescope is ideal for beginners who want to get in seriously right away, as well as advanced observers looking for a compact and versatile Newton. Visually, it offers an excellent balance between light output and portability. For astrophotography, this model combined with the EQ3-2 mount is a solid starting point, which can be easily expanded later with motor control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Optics: Newton reflector, parabolic primary mirror<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Opening: 150 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Focal length: 750 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • f\/5<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Resolution: 0.77\u2033<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Boundary magnitude: 12.7<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Max. useful magnification: 300\u00d7<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tube weight: 5 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Focuser: 2\u201d Crayford DualSpeed (1:10 reduction), T2 connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mounting: EQ3-2 equatorial, carrying capacity 5 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tripod: aluminum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Included: 28 mm eyepiece, 6\u00d730 viewfinder, 1.25\u201d & 2\u201d adapter, 2 counterweights, slow-motion cables<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    Sky-Watcher Telescope N 150\/750 PDS Explorer BD EQ3-2 comes with 28 mm eyepiece, 6\u00d730 viewfinder, aluminum tripod, counterweights and EQ3-2 mount.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":28225,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[51,2972,430],"product_tag":[117,53,54],"class_list":["post-28220","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-newton-reflectors","product_cat-telescopen-voor-beginners","product_tag-deep-sky-objecten","product_tag-maan","product_tag-planeten","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[25830,15852],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":27250,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-150pds-eq3-pro-goto\/","url_meta":{"origin":28220,"position":0},"title":"Sky-Watcher Explorer 150PDS - 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