Sky-Watcher N-152/1200 DOBSON 6" telescope (Dob 6" Classic 150P) (Sky-Watcher, SKU: SW-1301) is a Newtonian reflector telescope with a 152 mm aperture and a focal length of 1200 mm, mounted on an easy-to-use Dobsonian base. The instrument is designed for observing the Moon, planets, double and multiple stars, star clusters, nebulae and brighter galaxies.
Under favourable conditions, the telescope allows you to observe craters and other details on the lunar surface, Jupiter's cloud belts and four brightest moons, Saturn's rings together with the Cassini Division, the phases of the inner planets, the polar caps of Mars during favourable oppositions, as well as the discs of Uranus and Neptune. Numerous asteroids, variable stars and periodically appearing comets are also within its reach.
The 152 mm aperture provides good conditions for observing open and globular clusters, nebulae and brighter galaxies. Using a suitable nebula filter can additionally increase the contrast of selected emission nebulae, particularly when observing from locations affected by artificial light.
The telescope also performs well when observing the Moon. Near the full Moon, it is worth using a neutral-density lunar filter to reduce image brightness and improve observing comfort. The mirror, with a diameter of slightly more than 15 cm, collects approximately 470 times more light than the human eye.
The 1200 mm focal length and f/8 focal ratio make it easier to achieve high magnifications useful for observing the Moon, planets and double stars. The telescope is equipped with a 2" Crayford focuser with a 1.25" adapter and T2 thread, as well as a 6 × 30 finderscope.
The Dobsonian mount is a simple alt-azimuth design intended primarily for visual observations. It is operated manually in two axes: azimuth, meaning horizontally, and altitude, meaning vertically.
The optical tube measures approximately 112 × 18 cm and weighs 6 kg, while the mount weighs 8 kg. In addition to astronomical observations, the telescope can be used for observing and photographing aircraft at cruising altitudes.
• Newtonian reflector telescope with a 152 mm aperture
• 1200 mm focal length and f/8 focal ratio
• manual Dobsonian alt-azimuth mount
• 2" Crayford focuser with a 1.25" adapter and T2 thread
• 6 × 30 optical finderscope
• two wide-angle eyepieces with a 70° field of view
• adapter for attaching a smartphone
• Sky-Watcher 152/1200 mm optical tube
• Dobsonian mount
• 6 × 30 finderscope
• 12.5 mm Wide Angle 70° eyepiece
• 20 mm Wide Angle 70° eyepiece
• smartphone adapter
• optical system: Newtonian reflector
• primary mirror diameter: 152 mm
• focal length: 1200 mm
• focal ratio: f/8
• mirror surface accuracy: λ/8
• mirror material: float optical glass
• maximum useful magnification: 300×
• focuser: 2" Crayford
• focuser adapter: 2"/1.25"
• photographic thread: T2
• inner diameter of the tube opening: 168 mm
• outer diameter of the tube opening: 179 mm
• optical tube dimensions: approximately 112 × 18 cm
• optical tube weight: 6 kg
• mount weight: 8 kg
• total weight: 14 kg
Moon
planets
star clusters
nebulae
aircraft
• manufacturer's warranty period: 60 months
The included wide-angle eyepieces and smartphone adapter allow you to begin observing and taking basic photographs as soon as the telescope has been assembled.
