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SkyWatcher Reflector SW500
Accessory Tray With tripod
Counterweight (s) supplied
Diameter in mm 150mm
Eyepiece (s) S 20 and S10mm
Faintest Stellar Magnitude 13
Finder-scope Optical 6x30
Focal Length in mm 1000mm
Focal Ratio f 6.7
Focuser Diameter 31.7mm
Highest Practical Power 300X
Motor Drive Optional for both axes
Mount Type Equatorial EQ3-2
Optical Design Catadioptic Newtonian
Other 31.7mm focuser diameter
Piggyback Bracket Yes
Resolving Power (arc sec) 0.8
Shipping Weight/pc 27Kg
Slow-Motion Control Both axes by flexible cable
Tripod Aluminium
Tripod Height 71cm to 123cm
Tube Dimensions (dia.x length) 19cmx53cm
Item code SW500
 

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The Sky-Watcher paraboloidal (parabolic) mirror reflector models feature a four-arm, secondary-mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick), to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss.

150mm primary mirror gathers enough light to reveal deep-sky luminaries. 33% more light gathering power than 130mm, 73% more light than 114mm 6x 30mm achromatic finderscope for easy location of objects, smooth rack-and-pinion 1.25" focuser.

NOTE: Full Go-To upgrade kit available see mounts                      

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EQ3-2 DRIVE