Skywatcher AP 150/1200 ED EQ6R Apochromatic Refractor GoTo

Sky-Watcher Evostar 150ED EQ6-R Pro: the royal class, fully set up

The 150/1200 mm ED apochromat, one of the sharpest instruments in the range, here complete on the EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo mount. Six inches of color-pure lens on the workhorse among heavy mounts: automatic searching, precise tracking, and the stability that 200x magnification deserves. a purchase for the rest of your observing life.

What do you see through the 150ED?

Planetary images unparalleled in this price range: fine structure in Jupiter's bands, subtle hues on Saturn, a moon that remains crystal clear at 200x magnification, and double stars like drawn pairs of dots. Without central obstruction and without chromatic aberration, this is the refractor image in its purest form; photographically, the tube delivers sharp, color-pure stars.

EQ6-R Pro: the foundation this optic deserves

The meter-long tube needs mass underneath it; the EQ6-R Pro provides that with plenty to spare. SynScan GoTo finds and tracks tens of thousands of objects, damping vibrations immediately, and there is still carrying capacity left for camera experiments on the Moon and planets.

This is how to get the most out of this telescope

• Virtually no cooling time and no collimation: Within fifteen minutes, you'll be performing at your peak.
• Dew control is part of it: A dew cap or dew heater protects the large front lens.
• Take power with you A powertank will keep the EQ6-R going all night.
• A spacious place pays off: This system can be lifted in parts, but a fixed or semi-fixed setup will make you use it more often.
• For planets: a 6 mm eyepiece provides 200x, the register this lens was made for.

For whom yes and for whom no

Hello the experienced observer or photographer for whom this is the definitive refractor set.

Not As a first telescope, this caliber is a waste of learning money; If you want photo results without mounting, guiding, and post-processing, then the smart telescopes the shorter route; ours Telescope Buying Guide for Beginners explain the trade-off.

Featured accessories

These accessories add the most after purchase:

• A 6mm planetary eyepiece: the Sky-Watcher 6mm Planetary UWA Eyepiece gives 200x for visual evenings.
• Moon Filter 25%: for visual moon phases dims the Omegon Moon Filter 25% (1.25 inches) the bright light. More explanation in our Moon filter guide.
• Light Pollution Filter (2 inch) gets noticeably more contrast out of your shots under Dutch or Belgian skies.
• Carrier bag There are suitable bags for the EQ6-R mount and tripod. Take a look at the carrier bags.

Technical specifications

Included in the box

• Sky-Watcher Evostar 150ED optical tube
• EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo Mount with Hand Controller and Tripod
• Included viewfinder and adapters (see specifications)
• Free: Stargazer's Handbook by Telescoop.nl (16 pages, Dutch language)

Free Stargazers' Handbook

Every Sky-Watcher telescope from Telescoop.nl comes with our own Stargazer’s Handbook in the box. It’s a 16-page booklet that helps you get started on your first few nights: how to align the finder scope, what magnification to start with, why the image sometimes wobbles, and when a telescope does or doesn’t need to be collimated. It’s not a thick book—just the essentials you really need when you’re starting out.

Honest advice from observers

We sell and use the Sky-Watcher line ourselves. In our Sky-Watcher brand guide We'll explain which series are strong and which you'd rather skip. View the full range on our Sky-Watcher brand page. Unsure about mounting or a corrector? Call or email us: we're happy to help with photo setups. Ordered before 11:59 PM is delivered quickly, in the Netherlands and Belgium.