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Reflector Telescopes (Newtonian)

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Skywatcher BKP150750NEQ3 (SW500s) 150mm Reflector Go-To

$1,060.60

The Sky-Watcher BKP150750NEQ3 Go-To Light-Bucket. The Skywatcher 150mm Goto Reflector is particularly advantageous for viewing fainter objects in deep-space. The Newtonian reflectors have long been respected by amateur astronomers for their optical quality and ability to gather a lot of light for very modest cost.

Compared to other models, the larger 150mm aperture of this telescope is particularly advantageous for viewing fainter objects in deep-space. Each primary mirror is fabricated to exacting standards of smoothness and optical correction by a skilled optician ensuring premium optical performance. Aluminum is vacuum deposited on each primary and diagonal mirror surface and then over coated with hard quartz for protection.

Planetary images are very pleasing to view through this instrument, although you may feel solar system imaging with the (152mm lens) appears to pop more because of the higher contrast provided by the refractive lens. In deep-space, the 152mm aperture of the BKP150750EQ3 telescope really starts to show its strengths. Fainter globular clusters appearing as little more than fuzzy snowballs in smaller scopes begin to reveal individually discrete star points. A galaxy's faint central glow should appear brighter. Emission nebulae appear more luminous and more voluminous. Newtonian reflectors while champions of the sky are not recommended for terrestrial applications due to their awkward terrestrial image orientation.

LightChariot's SynScan computer system demystifies telescope use, making your astronomical experience fun and carefree right out of the box! SycScan boldly banishes arcane sky-alignment procedures, replaces esoteric object finding methodology, and obliterates the traditional learning-curve normally associated with navigating the heavens.

After a brief and simple Astro-Tri-Align initialization, the SynScan computer does all the work. Sky-Watcher's alignment software doesn't require tricky mechanical leveling of the telescope or dependence on finding precise south to work properly. Just find three bright stars, point the telescope to them, push the "Enter" button and you are on your way—it's the easiest, most reliable way to start your adventures in astronomy (or alternatively choose 1-star, or 2-star alignment).

After initialization, SyncScan software algorithms interpret pulses from the DC-Servo motor encoders on each axis to extrapolate the precise position the telescope is pointing to in the celestial sphere. This combined with an astronomical library of objects with known coordinates allows the telescope to deliver heavenly bodies on demand.

The SyncScan GO TO computer includes a 4,000-object database library, and a provision for 200 user-defined objects. At the touch of a few buttons on the computer keypad, the telescope automatically moves to locate and track celestial phenomenon including planets, the Moon, and thousands of deep-space objects. A number of these objects have interesting and educational data that can be made to scroll across the screen. Sky tours may be downloaded for expert guided treks across the heavens. SynScan facilitates variable tracking at either of lunar, solar, or sidereal (star) rates. Variable speed motors on each axis can move the telescope from a slow speed of 2x-sidereal, to a very fast 5-degrees a second while slewing (moving quickly) from object to object.

The ergonomically-designed remote computer hand-box includes a back-lit keypad for entering fingertip commands. A 2-line, 16-character LCD display produces easy to read text messages.

Sky-Watcher 150mm Goto Reflector Standard Accessories:

    * Super Plossl eyepieces (SP10mm and SP26mm) provide a 52° apparent-field. These eyepieces are parfocal so there is no need for gross adjustments to refocus when changing eyepieces.
    * 6x30 Finderscope.
    * Includes a RS232 cord to communicate with a PC.
    * Planetarium software allows you to explore the heavens on your personal computer

Optical Design	Newtonian (Parabolic)
Lens Material
Diameter	150mm
Focal Length	750mm
Scondary Mirror Diameter	47mm
F/ratio	F/5
Highest Practical Power	300x
Faintest Steller Magnitude	13.6
Resoving Power	0.8
Finderscope	6x30*
Focuser diameter	1.25” Dual Speed Focus Control
Diagonal
Eyepiece(s)	1.25” Super 25 and 10*
Mount Type	Equatorial
Slow-motion Control	RA & DEC
Counterweight(s)	Total 5.2Kgs (2pcs)
Piggyback Bracket	Yes
Accessory Tray	Wall-to-wall
Ground Board Diameter
Ground Board Weight(s)
Motor Drive	Single & Dual Axis
Go-to	Included
Tube Weight	4.93Kgs
Tube Dimension(dia. x length)	18cm x 67.3cm
Tripod Height	71-123cm
Shipping Weight	20.2+8 Kgs
Shipping Carton Dimensions	88 x 44 x 26.5 cm3 / 80 x 40 x 37 cm3