{"id":90219,"date":"2025-11-28T16:34:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=90219"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:46:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:46:53","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-150p-ota-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-150p-ota-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-150P (OTA) - 150mm Newton Reflector"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Classic design with a clear, sharp image<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Skywatcher N 150\/750 150P gives you a strong start. You see more detail immediately because the 150 mm mirror captures more light than smaller telescopes. That means bright nebulae, sharp stars and clear planets. The short focal length makes the image wide and bright, so you get clear results quickly with no fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"90220\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-N-150-750-150P-Telescoop-Explorer-OTA-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher N 150\/750 150P Newton telescope OTA with 2-inch Crayford focuser, 6x30 viewfinder, tube rings and Vixen swallowtail in side view.\" class=\"wp-image-90220\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sharp images without effort<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parabolic primary mirror keeps your image tight. You can see rings around Saturn, cloud bands on Jupiter and shadows on the Moon without getting blurry. The f\/5 ratio ensures a clear image even at low magnifications. Perfect when you're just starting out and just want to see what's happening above you right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"90221\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-N-150-750-150P-Telescoop-Explorer-OTA-2.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher N 150\/750 150P size sketch with different telescope sizes next to people for comparison of height and scale.\" class=\"wp-image-90221\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More light, more details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 150 mm aperture allows you to see deep-sky objects that remain invisible to the naked eye. Think of the Ring Nebula, the Halter Nebula or M13, where you can see individual stars appearing at the edge. It feels like being pulled into space. The compact design remains stable even when there is some wind, keeping your image calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready for astrophotography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to take pictures later? Then the fast f\/5 ratio helps. You need shorter exposure times, making it easier to take sharp images. The Crayford focuser moves smoothly, so you find the right focus point quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Light, sturdy and easy to carry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tube is compact and lightweight. You can easily take it with you to dark locations. Mounting is quick, so you'll be ready to watch in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we recommend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Moon: very suitable<br>\u2713 Planets: lots of detail<br>\u2713 Deep-sky: bright and contrasty<br>\u2713 Astrophotography: good entry level<br>\u2717 Earth observation: not suitable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Reflector<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Newton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aperture (mm)<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focal length (mm)<\/td><td>750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aperture ratio (f\/)<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resolution<\/td><td>0,77<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Limit value (mag)<\/td><td>12,7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Light output<\/td><td>459<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Max. useful magnification<\/td><td>300\u00d7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube construction<\/td><td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube weight (kg)<\/td><td>5,3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main mirror<\/td><td>Parabolic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Secondary mirror<\/td><td>Plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protective layer<\/td><td>Quartz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Focuser<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Crayford<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ocular connection<\/td><td>2\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Camera connection<\/td><td>T2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduction<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mount<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>OTA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of mount<\/td><td>Without mount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GoTo<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Included accessories<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Barlow<\/td><td>2\u00d7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eyepieces<\/td><td>25 mm, 10 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seeker<\/td><td>6\u00d730<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eyepiece adapter<\/td><td>1,25\u2033 &amp; 2\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dovetail<\/td><td>Vixen-style<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube Rings<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Series<\/td><td>Explorer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shipping weight (kg)<\/td><td>8,7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application<\/td><td>Moon &amp; Planets, Nebulae &amp; Galaxies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sun<\/td><td>Only with suitable filters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recommended for<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Observatory<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skywatcher N 150\/750 150P comes with 6\u00d730 viewfinder, 25mm and 10mm eyepiece, 2x Barlow lens, 1.25\u2033\/2\u2033 eyepiece adapter, tube rings with Vixen swallowtail and the 80-page beginner's manual Telescope ABC - ideal for moon, planets and deep-sky.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":97826,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[51,2972],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-90219","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-newton-reflectors","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":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/90219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=90219"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=90219"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=90219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}