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Product no.: 4260

Telescope N 150/1400 Megastar EQ-3

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Product description

This telescope opens up for you the world of nebulae and galaxies. You will be able to see those faint objects right from the beginning, even with little observing experience. A high performance scope which provides a sound base for stunning astro-observation beyond the solar system. The 150 mm aperture gathers more than twice the light of a 100 mm aperture, which means that you will see that much more.

A comprehensive and high quality set of accessories comes with the scope and enables you, right from the start, to carry out interesting observation projects.


What you will be able to see:

The Megastar 150/1400 offers you a maximum of aperture in this price range. The scope is ideal for observing emission nebulae, star clusters and galaxies. For this type of observation, you will hardly find more performance in this price range. The Moon and the planets can also be seen and reveal interesting details.

The Megastar is not an allround performer. Even a smaller Newtonian with no integrated correcting lens will produce sharper images of the Moon and the planets. But there will be hardly any other scope in this price range showing nebulae and galaxies with so much brightness. So,if you are mainly interested in objects beyond the solar system, the Megastar is the right choice for you.


The mount:

The mount not only provides the good stability required for visual observation with this Newtonian; it even allows for astrophotography, since it can be retrofitted with an optional tracking motor. This EQ mount also comes with flexible slow motion controls for precise centering and adjustment.

The base for the scope is a stirdy height-adjustable aluminium tripod which also provides compensation ability on rough ground. The mount can be detached from the tripod by undoing a single screw, a system which makes for easy and space-saving transportation.

TS Optics is a brand of Teleskop-Service.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
  • We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
Newton
Aperture (mm)
150
Focal length (mm)
1400
Aperture ratio (f/)
9,3
Resolving capacity
0,77
Limit value (mag)
12,7
Light gathering capacity
460
Max. useful magnification
300
Tube weight (kg)
4
Tube construction
Full tube

Focuser


Type of build
Gear rack
Connection ( to eyepiece)
1,25"

Mount


Type of build
EQ-3
Mounting type
Equatorial
GoTo control
no

Tripod


Material
Aluminium
Type
Tripod
Max. tripod height (cm)
120
Accessory plate
yes

Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces
PL 25mm, PL 6,5mm
Finder scope
6x30
Barlow Lens
2x
Erecting lens
1,5x
Moon filter
yes
Slow motion cable (piece)
2
Counterweight (piece)
2

General


Total weight (kg)
11

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
no
Astrophotography
no
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
no
Observatories
no

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*All prices include VAT plus shipping costs.

TS Optics Telescope N 150/1400 Megastar EQ-3
Included accessories
TS Optics Telescope N 150/1400 Megastar EQ-3
Mount
TS Optics Telescope N 150/1400 Megastar EQ-3
Accessory plate

Customer reviews

Fair to learn

Review by ratav on 06.10.2019 05:19:11

( 3 / 5 )

I've got this model for about 6 months.
I bought it as second hand at eBay.de for about €90,-. I assume it was manufactured at least 3 years before I got it. Anyways, it came in a good condition (a bit decolimated) and I have a really good time with it!

After reading sources for buying a decent telescope, I noticed that a good telescope is a combination of many parts: primary- and secondary- mirrors, apperture, eyepiece, focuser, weight, tripod, observation position, colimation etc.

In the end, I concluded that it makes not so much sense to invest a fair amount of money in a "good" average telescope and marry with it for years. For me, it makes sense to buy a minimal acceptable model that will allow you enjoy the sky, to learn how to operate it, to make your first and fair observations (moon, saturn and a binary star astrophotography see at my instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B3P5WehoE8B/), first try at astrophotography, colimation, eyepiece manipulation THEN after getting a deeper level of impression and a long list of improvement points from this device, you'll be able to invest in a €4k telescope and merry it for the next 15 years.

Dont buy

Review by demcy on 10.07.2013 12:56:02

( 1 / 5 )

I have got answer from specialist, where they dont suggest me to buy this. I cant see even the moon!

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