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The optics N 150/1200:

A very good lens for beginners and a must for many years amateur astronomers! This Newtonian reflector telescope collects with its stately diameter of 150mm so much light that distant deep sky objects like the Ring Nebula in Lyra and the Dumbbell Nebula are nicely visible, globular star clusters like M13 can be resolved at the edge in many individual stars. Also, the planetary observation provides detailed images of Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars. Through the aperture ratio of f / 8 reflector is this a genuine all-rounder and is suitable for deep sky and planetary observation for both. The light gathering power of the 150s is the 460-fold greater than with the naked eye.

The advantages at a glance:

• compact, portable tube
• good price-performance ratio

The mount NEQ-3:

This mount is a development of the EQ-3 in white finish. It provides a solid basis for most medium-sized optics and is very suitable for walks the night sky. If you have previously targeted the equatorial mount at Polaris, you can easily target an object, and adjust it with the flexible shafts. Fine adjustments are possible in right ascension and declination. The latitude of the place where you can fine a line scale and well secured with two bolts. Both Polar and electric tracking motors can be retrofitted with a control for both axes: the NEQ-3 is not only for visual observation, but also suitable for beginners in astrophotography. With optional extensions such as the motor set or GoTo Aufrüstkit long exposures are possible. With a little practice to succeed images of nebulae and galaxies objects.

Delivery of the mount:

• Mount with knobs for manual adjustment
• additional stabilizing spreader with Okularablage
• coordinated counterweights