If you select SkyWatcher Free Shipping when checking out, this product will ship directly from the manufacturer and will not come from our stock. Description In 1668, Sir Isaac Newton invented the first reflector telescope. By using mirrors instead of optical lenses, Newton was able to increase the aperture of his telescope while reducing the overall size of the tube, leading to brighter views of the night sky. The Heritage 130 pays homage to this design by honoring some of the great astronomers throughout history: Galileo, Messier, Kepler, Newton, among others. By using a lightweight 150mm parabolic primary mirror and a compact, manual azimuth mount, the Heritage 130 is the perfect blend of portability and aperture, just as Newton intended. Collecting 363% more light than the human eye and 44% more light than the 130mm model, the Heritage 150 uses the same optics as our Classic 150P Dobsonian, but at a fraction of the size and cost. Each mirror is constructed of durable borosilicate glass with our signature Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ)coating. The optical tube uses a unique system that allows it to be collapsed for easy portability and storage while retaining collimation. If you're looking for a grab-and-go travel telescope that delivers a bold, full size viewing experience, look no further than the Heritage 150. Its lightweight azimuth base uses Teflon bearings for smooth, accurate slewing and has an altitude locking knob for steady viewing. The base also features skid resistant, vibration suppressing rubber feet, offering a stabilized view while allowing the telescope to be setup virtually anywhere with minimal vibration, making this telescope the perfect camping companion. Specifications SKU S11710 UPC 050234117104 Optical Info Optical Design Newtonian Mirror Coatings Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ) coatings with 94% reflectivity Glass Type Borosilicate Primary Aperture (mm) 150 F/Ratio 5 Focal Length (mm) 750 Secondary Diameter 48mm Secondary Obstruction (by diameter) 32% Secondary Obstruction by Area 10% Observational Info Dawes Limit 0.77 Rayleigh Limit 0.93 Limiting Mag. 13.36 Minimum Magnification 21x Maximum Magnification 295x Light Gathering (compared to 130mm telescope) 44% General Info Focuser 1.25" Helical OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) 16.75"/48" OTA Outer Diameter 184mm OTA Weight (with accessories) 8 pounds Dob Base Weight 15.5 pounds Dob Base Measurements 14.75"x17" Zenith Eyepiece Height 28" Accessories Included Finder Red Dot Included Diagonal No Included Eyepieces 25mm and 10mm SUPER eyepiece (1.25") Magnification w/ Included Eyepieces 30x (25mm)/75x (10mm) Included Case No
