{"id":8700,"date":"2025-06-26T17:18:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T15:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=8700"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:53:46","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-150pds-eq3-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/sky-watcher-explorer-150pds-eq3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-150PDS on EQ3-2 mount"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>Sky-Watcher Explorer 150PDS with EQ3-2 mount - Newton telescope optimized for astrophotography<\/h2>\n<p><strong>A complete setup for a serious start in astrophotography and celestial observation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Explorer 150PDS<\/strong> on <strong>EQ3-2 equatorial mount<\/strong> combines an excellent 150 mm parabolic mirror with optimized mechanics<br \/>\nfor in-focus astrophotography. Heir to the <em>Explorer-150P Black Diamond<\/em>offers two major improvements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crayford 2\u2033 10:1 gear reduction eyepiece holder<\/strong> for fine focusing, essential for imaging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shortened tube<\/strong> allowing direct focusing with cameras, with no need for modification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For optimum rendering of stars right up to the edge of the field, combine this tube with the <strong>Sky-Watcher coma corrector<\/strong> (reference 20233).<br \/>\nThis combination maximizes performance in both visual observation and astrophotography.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical specifications of the Sky-Watcher Explorer 150PDS EQ3-2<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Telescope type<\/th>\n<td>Newton reflector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Primary mirror diameter<\/th>\n<td>150 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Focal length<\/th>\n<td>750 mm (f\/5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Magnification with supplied eyepiece<\/th>\n<td>x30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Recommended maximum magnification<\/th>\n<td>x300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Supplied eyepiece<\/th>\n<td>25 mm (1.25\u2033 format, i.e. 31.7 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Researcher<\/th>\n<td>6\u00d730 optical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Lens holder<\/th>\n<td>Crayford 2\u2033 with 10:1 ratio + 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Mirror coating<\/th>\n<td>Radiant\u2122 Aluminum Quartz (RAQ\u2122), reflectivity 94%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Secondary mirror supports<\/th>\n<td>Ultra-thin 0.5 mm brackets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Frame<\/th>\n<td>EQ3-2 equatorial with aluminum tripod<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Light collection<\/th>\n<td>33% superior to a 130 mm telescope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Parabolic mirrors: exceptional contrast<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>high-precision parabolic mirror<\/strong> corrects spherical aberrations typical of short-throw telescopes<br \/>\nequipped with spherical mirrors. Each beam of light is focused at exactly the same point, guaranteeing images of the same quality.<br \/>\n<strong>sharp, contrasting and full of detail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>An excellent telescope for progressing in astrophotography and visuals<\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to its large 150 mm aperture and fast f\/5 focal ratio, the Sky-Watcher Explorer 150PDS offers<br \/>\nan excellent compromise between power, field of vision and portability. Mounted on a <strong>EQ3-2 stable and scalable<\/strong>,<br \/>\nit's a first-rate choice for amateur astrophotographers looking for a reliable, upgradeable, high-performance package.<\/p>\n<p><em>Personalized after-sales service - Payment in instalments available<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky-Watcher Explorer 150PDS avec monture EQ3-2 \u2013 T\u00e9lescope Newton optimis\u00e9 pour l\u2019astrophotographie Un setup complet pour d\u00e9buter s\u00e9rieusement l\u2019astrophoto et l\u2019observation c\u00e9leste Le Sky-Watcher Explorer 150PDS sur monture \u00e9quatoriale EQ3-2 combine un excellent miroir parabolique de 150 mm et une m\u00e9canique optimis\u00e9e pour l\u2019astrophotographie au foyer. 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