Product Details
The Messier N-150 has an excellent performance due to the high rigidity of the EQ-MON2 mount and tripod and tack sharp optics. The 150mm aperture enables you to observe bright nebulas in the depths of space. Find the remnants of the gigantic stellar explosion which was witnessed in the year 1054 A.D. and is visible in the constallation of Taurus. Explore the glory of the Great Orion nebula where stars are being born. Detect the fasmous Whirlpool Galaxy in the Great Plough or find the Dumbell-Nebula in the constellation of Vulpecula. Supplied with 10mm, 12.5mm and 25mm Plossl eyepieces.
Specification
Newtonian Reflector
Yes
(Optical Type)
Focal Length
1200mm
(Focal length in mm)
Aperture
150mm
(Primary lens or mirror diameter in mm)
Weight
22.45kg
(Weight of telescope in kg.)
Brightness
625
(Light transmission factor)
PC Occular compatible
Yes
(Suitable for use with an elecronic eyepiece)
EQ Mount
Yes
(Equatorial mount)
MON2 Mount
Yes
(Equatorial mount 2)
Motor Drive Motor Drive Compat
Yes
(Tracking motor available)
Resolving Power
0.92
(Resolving power in arc-seconds)
Focal Ratio
1:8.0
(Focal ratio)
Eyepiece Fitting
2"/1.25"
(Eyepiece diameter in inches)
Stars Visible up to Magnitude
13
(Ability of telescope to resolve faint stars)
Viewfinder
8x50
(Type of viewfinder)
Magnification
48x-266x
(Range of magnifications with eyepieces supplied)
Maximum Magnification
180x
(Maximum meaningful magnification of the telescope)
Tripod
Yes
(Tripod included with telescope)
