The Saxon reflectors and all Dobsonian models feature a four-arm, secondary-mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick), to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. 150mm aperture, 1200mm focal length (f/8). Solid EQ3 equatorial head on adjustable-height aluminium tripod, with accessory tray. This telescope has an excellent combination of aperture and long focal length for the best in planetary images. The 15012 EQ3 has two standard 1.25" eyepieces (9mm and 20mm) and a 6x30 finderscope.
*60 months limited warranty covered by SAXON*
Optical Design : | Newtonian (Parabolic) |
Lens Material : | |
Diameter : | 150mm |
Focal Length : | 1200mm |
Scondary Mirror Diameter : | 58mm |
F/ratio : | F/8 |
Highest Practical Power : | 450x |
Faintest Steller Magnitude : | 14.7 |
Resoving Power : | 0.56 |
Finderscope : | 6x30 Finder |
Focuser diameter : | 1.25" |
Diagonal : | |
Eyepiece(s) : | 1.25" Super 25mm and 10mm |
Mount Type : | EQ3 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 (Optional) |
Go-to : | Optional |
Tube Weight : | 5.5Kgs |
Tube Dimension(dia. x length) : | 18cm x 100cm |
Tripod Height : | 71-123cm |
Shipping Weight : | 20.2+9.5 Kgs |
Shipping Carton Dimensions : | 88 x 44 x 26.5 cm3 / 120 x 40 x 37 cm3 |