Looking to elevate your stargazing and astrophotography game? The Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P Imaging Newtonian telescope is your ticket to exploring the universe with stunning clarity and precision. This top-tier optical instrument combines a powerful Newtonian reflector design with cutting-edge features, making it a favorite among amateur astronomers and astrophotographers alike.
Key Features:
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150mm Aperture: With a generous 150mm (6 inches) primary mirror, this telescope gathers an abundance of light, ensuring crisp, detailed views of celestial objects. This aperture size is perfect for both beginners and experienced observers.
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F/4 Fast Optics: The Quattro 150P boasts an ultra-fast f/4 focal ratio, allowing for shorter exposure times in astrophotography. Capture stunning deep-sky images with less exposure time, reducing the risk of blurring.
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Parabolic Primary Mirror: The parabolic mirror design minimizes spherical aberration, ensuring pinpoint star images and exceptional contrast in your observations.
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2-inch Dual-Speed Focuser: Enjoy precise focusing control with the included 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser. Achieve razor-sharp focus effortlessly, even with heavy imaging gear.
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Collimatable Tube: Fine-tune the alignment of your telescope for peak performance. The Quattro 150P's collimatable tube makes collimation adjustments straightforward.
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Tube Rings and Dovetail Plate: The telescope comes with tube rings and a dovetail plate for easy mounting on equatorial or alt-azimuth mounts, providing versatility in your observing setup.
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Multi-Coated Optics: Sky-Watcher's proprietary coatings enhance light transmission and reduce reflections, delivering brilliant, high-contrast views.
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Imaging Ready: Designed with astrophotographers in mind, this telescope accommodates various imaging accessories such as DSLR cameras and dedicated astro-cameras.
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Solid Build Quality: Crafted with precision and durability in mind, the Quattro 150P's construction ensures years of dependable performance.
Ideal Applications:
- Deep-sky imaging of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters
- Lunar and planetary observations with exceptional detail
- Astrophotography of wide-field and deep-sky objects
- Astro-enthusiasts seeking an upgrade to their current setup
Why Choose the Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P?
This telescope's winning combination of a sizable aperture, fast optics, and imaging-friendly features positions it as an excellent choice for both visual astronomers and astrophotographers. Whether you're capturing the beauty of distant galaxies or exploring the Moon's craters, the Quattro 150P will exceed your expectations.
Elevate your stargazing and astrophotography experiences with the Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P Imaging Newtonian telescope. Unleash your inner astronomer and start your cosmic journey today!
Specifications
| SKU |
S11205 |
| UPC |
050234112055 |
| Optical Info |
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| Optical Design |
Newtonian |
| Mirror Coatings |
Protected Aluminum coatings with 94% reflectivity |
| Glass Type |
Borosilicate |
| Primary Aperture (mm) |
150mm |
| F/Ratio |
3.9 |
| Focal Length (mm) |
600 |
| Secondary Diameter |
64mm |
| Secondary Obstruction (by diameter) |
42% |
| Secondary Obstruction by Area |
18% |
| Observational Info |
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| Dawes Limit |
0.77 |
| Rayleigh Limit |
0.93 |
| Limiting Mag. |
13.36 |
| Minimum Magnification |
21x |
| Maximum Magnification |
295x |
| Light Gathering (compared to next size down) |
40% (compared to 5" telescope) |
| General Info |
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| Focuser |
2" Dual Speed Crayford |
| OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) |
22" |
| OTA Outer Diameter |
7.25" |
| OTA Weight (with accessories) |
12.6 pounds |
| Accessories |
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| Included Finder |
6x30 Finder |
| Included Diagonal |
No |
| Mounting Accessories |
Mounting Rings/Dovetail |
| Included Eyepieces |
22mm 70 degree 1.25" |
| Included Case |
No |
| Corrector |
Yes |
