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Sky-Watcher Explorer-300PDS Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector OTA
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Product Code: 1524199

Sky-Watcher Explorer-300PDS Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector OTA

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Sky-Watcher Explorer-300PDS 305mm (12") f1500 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector Optical Tube Assembly. The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-300PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-300P but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher's Newtonian coma corrector (Product Code 20233). Please note this is an Optical Tube Assembly only, mount and tripod are available separately.

Sky-Watcher Explorer-300PDS Features:

  • Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) x53.5
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential) x610
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror 305mm
  • Telescope Focal Length 1500mm (f/4.9)
  • Eyepieces Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
  • 9x50 Finderscope
  • Parabolic Primary Mirror
  • 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
  • 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
  • Supplied with Tube Rings and Losmandy type dovetail bar
  • 44% more Light-Gathering than 250mm

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Product Specification

Eyepiece 1 28 mm LET(Long Eye Relief)
Focal Length [mm] 1500
Highest Practical Magnification [x] 600
Included Accessories 28 mm LET eyepiece, 9x50 Finderscope, Tube Rings, Mounting Bar
Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] 53.5
Mount Type Optical Tube Assembly Only
Optical Design Parabolic Newtonian
Tripod Weight [kg] 18.0
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Product Code: 1524199-wex Manufacturers Part Number: 10222