Celestron parabolic Newtonian 150/750mm on equatorial EQ3-2 mount with tripod
... a powerful and compact allrounder for astronomy
...the complete scope on its EQ3-2 -- ready to use !

- The aperture of 150mm shows already thousands of nebulae and galaxies
- The short length makes it very portable
- The Newtonian is rigidly mounted on its EQ3-2
- The parabolic mirror allows also high magnifications for the moon and the planets, the maximum useful power being about 300x. The parabolic mirror makes this possible.
- Even astrophotographie is possible, with the very fast f/5 optics exposure times are kept reasonable

... the optical tube with tube rings and the 6x30 finder scope.



The most important features:

• high optical quality: A diffraction limited image is guaranteed
• stable, precise mount with setting circles and manual slow motion (motors, e.g. to start with astrophotography, can be added .... see recommended accesories)
• sturdy but height adjustable aluminum tripod
• ready to use within a few minutes
  
• best amount of capabilities for the money
  
• manual

The equatorial mount EQ3

The equatorial mount EQ3-2:

The EQ3-2 mount holds the Newtonian well, as the tube is short enough. This mount comes with a height adjustable aluminum tripod as standard. A manual slow motion with flexible handles is included as well.

The mount is prepared for astrophotography:

The EQ3-2 has slow motions for azimuth and polar height - important for a precise polar alignment. The mount is ready to accept an optional polar scope as well as the optional attachment of a single- or dual axis drive. All those features are important when it comes to photographical use.

Technical data:

- Aperture 150mm , focal length 750mm , focal ratio f/5
- Parabolic primary mirror to get the optimum in sharpness
- Stellar magnitude limit 13,6 mag
- Resolving power 0,8"
- Focuser 1,25" - metal with fixing screw, T2 connection integrated
- Central marking on the primary mirror - simplifies optical alignment
- Fully adjustable primary and secondary mirrors
- Secondary mirror vanes only 0,5mm thin to suppress diffraction spikes
- Total weight including mount, counterweights and tripod ... 29kg
- Weight of optical tube ... 4,9kg

Included are:

-- Parabolic Newtonian 150/750mm
-- 6x30 finder with quick release attachment
-- superb four-lens 20mm Plössl eyepieces - multi coated (more value than two simple plastic 3-lens cheapies)
-- german-style equatorial mount EQ3-2 with manual slow motion and aluminum field tripod

Useful accessories ....................................... "recommended accessories"

-- the large TS eyepiece kit - an all-in-one solution
-- a perfect wide field eyepiece - the TS SP 32
-- eyepieces for higher / maximum magnification
-- cleaning utensils
-- books, lights
-- adapters for astrophotographie
-- controllers and motors for tracking of the EQ3-2

............................................................................ and much more ... just have a look around !