Sky-Watcher 300/1500MM Diamond Photo (Tube Only)
Sky-Watcher 300/1500MM Diamond Photo (Tube Only)
( Sky-Watcher SW30015APOTA)
- Australian Sky-Watcher Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
- 300mm Aperture
- 1500mm Focal Length
- Newtonian Reflector Optical System
- Dual-Speed 10:1 Ratio Focuser
Overview
The Sky-Watcher 300/1500 Diamond Photo, a 12-inch (300mm) Newtonian reflector telescope, is the largest in Sky-Watcher’s range, designed for serious astronomy and astrophotography. Its impressive aperture provides tremendous light-gathering power, allowing observers to see faint deep-sky objects such as nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters with exceptional clarity. The optical tube supports high practical magnifications up to 600x, making detailed planetary observation possible. A dual-speed focuser enhances prime-focus photography, with a coarse focus for rapid adjustments and a 10:1 reduction knob for fine-tuning. Lightweight yet robust, this tube-only design is ideal for building a high-performance imaging or observing setup.
Key Features:
Large Aperture
300mm aperture for excellent light-gathering, ideal for observing faint deep-sky objects and planetary detail.
Long Focal Length
1500mm focal length provides high magnification suitable for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky viewing.
Newtonian Reflector
Newtonian reflector optical system delivers sharp, clear images with minimal aberrations.
Precision Focusing & Mounting
Dual-speed 10:1 focuser and Vixen-style dovetail bar provide smooth focusing and secure mounting.
Skywatcher Telescopes - The Company
In late 1999 the Skywatcher brand was born in Canada. Today Skywatcher is recognised as being one of the world's largest telescope suppliers. With a mission statement like the following, it is no wonder they are one of the world's biggest brands for night gazing.
'We believe that beginners’ first scopes should be not only affordable, but also of the highest quality. Looking through a telescope for the first time is a magical moment and we believe in magic! We're called “Sky-Watcher”: our desire is to see the world-wide community of sky watchers grow, until, one day, every person in the world can be a part of our community!
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 300mm |
| Focal Length | 1500mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Included Eyepiece | LET28mm (53x magnification) |
| Finderscope | 9x50 |
| Optical Tube Construction | Aluminium |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 600x |
| Dovetail | Vixen |
| Tube Dimensions | 355mm x 1450mm |
| Tube Weight | 28kg |
| Warranty | 5 Year Warranty |
- 1 x Sky-Watcher 300/1500MM Diamond Photo (Tube Only)
Peace of Mind Purchase Guarantee
This product is supplied via Sky-Watcher Australia and enjoys the FULL benefits of the 'Genuine Sky-Watcher Australian Warranty'. (You may also be entitled to other consumer warranties as provided by the Australian Consumer Guarantee and these entitlements are not limited by this warranty). In the event that this product should fail please contact our service department or you can speak with Sky-Watcher Australia directly.
We are a FULLY AUTHORISED Australian retailer for Sky-Watcher Australia.
Disclaimer
Due to differing operating costs associated with selling products via different marketplaces, our pricing may vary.
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