{"id":90204,"date":"2025-11-28T15:42:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90204"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:46:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:46:57","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-150pds-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-150pds-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-150PDS (OTA) - 150mm f\/5 Newton"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lots of light and compact power<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher N 150\/750<\/strong> Captures a lot of light thanks to its 150 mm aperture. You can see distant deep-sky objects like the Ring Nebula and the Halternebula clearly. Globular clusters like M13 dissolve into dozens of individual stars. Planets like Saturn, Jupiter and Mars show rich detail. The f\/5 ratio also makes this Newton telescope suitable for astrophotography. Its light collecting power is 460 times that of your own eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sharp image with high contrast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The parabolic primary mirror limits diffraction. Thin secondary mirror blades increase contrast, keeping star dots small and sharp. Compact design keeps vibration and wind under control, even on lighter mounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DualSpeed focuser for precision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The PDS version is equipped with a 1:10 reduction focuser. This makes accurate focusing easy, essential for astrophotography and pleasant for visual observation. The short tube and larger secondary mirror improve light output and image quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy to use and quickly set up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The telescope comes with a 6\u00d730 viewfinder, 2\u2033 28 mm eyepiece, T2 camera adapter, tube rings and Dovetail plate. Within minutes it is ready for observation or astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 Moon and planets: excellent
\u2713 Deep-sky: good for bright objects
\u2713 Astrophotography: suitable for advanced users
\u2717 Nature observation: not ideal
\u2717 Sun: only with filter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Optics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Newton (reflector)<\/td><\/tr>
Type<\/td>Reflector<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture (mm)<\/td>150<\/td><\/tr>
Focal length (mm)<\/td>750<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture ratio (f\/)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>0,77\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Limit value (mag)<\/td>12,7<\/td><\/tr>
Light output<\/td>459\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Max. useful magnification<\/td>300\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Tube weight (kg)<\/td>4,9<\/td><\/tr>
Tube length (mm)<\/td>680<\/td><\/tr>
Tube diameter (mm)<\/td>182<\/td><\/tr>
Tube construction<\/td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr>
Main mirror design<\/td>Parabolic<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Focuser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Crayford DualSpeed<\/td><\/tr>
Ocular connection<\/td>2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Reduction<\/td>1:10 finesse<\/td><\/tr>
Carrying capacity (kg)<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Connection (camera side)<\/td>T2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>OTA<\/td><\/tr>
Type of mount<\/td>Without mount<\/td><\/tr>
GoTo steering<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Included accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seeker<\/td>6\u00d730<\/td><\/tr>
2\u2033 eyepiece<\/td>28 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Eyepiece adapter<\/td>1,25\u2033 & 2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Tube Rings<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Dovetail<\/td>Vixen-Style<\/td><\/tr>
Camera adapter<\/td>T2 (M42 \u00d7 0.75)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Series<\/td>Explorer<\/td><\/tr>
Application<\/td>Moon & Planets, Deep-sky, Astrophotography<\/td><\/tr>
Astrophotography<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Sun<\/td>Not recommended (with filter only)<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended for<\/td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr>
Beginners<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Observatories<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher N 150\/750 comes with 6\u00d730 viewfinder, 28mm 2\u2033 eyepiece, 1.25\u2033\/2\u2033 eyepiece adapter, T2 camera adapter, tube rings with Vixen swallowtail and the 80-page beginner's manual Telescope ABC - ready for deep-sky, planets and astrophotography.<\/p>\n

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