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Powerful images with maximum light output<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher N 305\/1500 300PDS gives you a huge aperture, allowing you to see much more than with a standard telescope. Your image remains clear and sharp even at high magnifications. Perfect if you want to explore deep nebulae, galaxies and fine planetary details without darkening your image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More light, more detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the 305 mm parabolic main mirror, you catch more light than a 254 mm telescope. You notice this immediately: galaxies show their spiral arms, globular clusters break open into dozens, sometimes hundreds of individual stars. Planets stay tight and sharp because of the high contrast of the thin catch mirror mounts. You see more, and you see more clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made for sharp photography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The telescope responds quickly to light thanks to its f\/4.9 aperture. This allows you to make short exposures with a wide field of view. Ideal if you want photos with lots of detail without long waits. The 2\u2033 Crayford DualSpeed focuser helps you focus precisely. You turn smoothly, find the right point quickly and your image remains stable. With a coma corrector, the edges of your photo also stay tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Large, yet practical<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite its size, the tube remains easy to handle. You lift it easier than you think, and you quickly put it on a mount. The robust focuser supports heavy cameras or larger eyepieces without sagging. Everything feels solid, stable and reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our recommendation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 Moon: excellent
\u2713 Planets: detailed
\u2713 Deep-sky: very suitable
\u2713 Astrophotography: ideal
\u2717 Earth observation: not suitable<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Optics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Reflector<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Newton<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture (mm)<\/td>305<\/td><\/tr>
Focal length (mm)<\/td>1500<\/td><\/tr>
Focal Ratio (f\/)<\/td>4,9<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>0,38\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Limit value (mag)<\/td>14,2<\/td><\/tr>
Light output<\/td>1886\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Max. useful magnification<\/td>608\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Tube weight (kg)<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>
Tube construction<\/td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr>
Main mirror<\/td>Parabolic<\/td><\/tr>
Secondary mirror<\/td>Plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Focuser<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Crayford<\/td><\/tr>
Ocular connection<\/td>2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Reduction<\/td>1:10 finesse<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount<\/strong><\/h4>\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><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seeker<\/td>9\u00d750<\/td><\/tr>
Ocular<\/td>28 mm (2\u2033)<\/td><\/tr>
Adapter<\/td>1,25\u2033 & 2\u2033<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Series<\/td>Explorer<\/td><\/tr>
Shipping weight (kg)<\/td>35<\/td><\/tr>
Application<\/td>Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies, Astrophotography<\/td><\/tr>
Sun<\/td>Not recommended (only with appropriate filters)<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended for<\/td>Advanced, Observatories<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher N 305\/1500 300PDS comes with 304\/1500 PDS optical tube, 28mm 2\u2033 eyepiece, 9\u00d750 viewfinder, 1.25\u2033\/2\u2033 eyepiece adapter, tube rings with Vixen swallowtail and the 80-page beginner's manual Telescope ABC - ideal for demanding deep-sky observations and astrophotography.<\/p>\n

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