SkyWatcher Esprit 80EDX on Wave 150i Mount Refractor Telescope

The Sky-Watcher Wave 150i is built based on a strain wave design, also known as harmonic gearing. This drive gear design harbours a number of benefits including highly precise tracking with minimal backlash for capturing long exposure images, and a compact design with a remarkable payload to weight ratio for the use of various equipment while still being convenient for transportation.

Benefits of Strainwave Designs

The Sky-Watcher 150i is modelled upon strain wave design, commonly referred to as harmonic. These type of mount mechanics come packed with a number of advantages for astrophotography, including very accurate precision tracking which is pertinent for longer exposure imaging, low backlash and smooth motion for stable tracking, compact designs for easier transport and a relatively high payload to weight ratio to accommodate a much wider range of equipment.

15kg Payload Capacity

The Sky-Watcher Wave 150i weighs only 5.8kg, yet it can withstand a native payload capacity of 15kg without counterweights, but up to 25kg with a counterweight.

Transmission Ratio of 300:1 Ensures Smooth Slewing and Tracking

The Wave 150i has a transmission ratio of 300:1, which represents a relatively high level of tracking and slewing accuracy since motor torque and rotation is divided into smaller increments, lessening any impact of jolts between rotations that could be apparent the longer exposures become. The maximum slew rate of the 150i is 2400x (10° per second).

Works at any Latitude

The Sky-Watcher Wave 150i has a working latitude range of 0° to 90°, meaning it can be operated successfully at any latitude and doesn't suffer from limitations on more traditional gear mounts with counterweight obstruction and zenith out of range.

Supports Multiple Tracking

The Wave 150i supports sidereal, lunar and solar tracking. This means it can be reliably used for night-time astrophotography, moon capture and stunning solar imaging!

The exceptional SynScan Go-To system allows full control of both R.A. and Dec. axes with 9 slew speeds and 5 arcminute pointing precision, allowing you to quickly and accurately locate objects across the night sky. The Go-To system can automatically slew the telescope on command toward planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters and much more. The SynScan has 42,900 memorised celestial objects for an amazing journey in the night sky. The Deep Sky Tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects currently visible, so even the novice astronomer can easily observe faint objects at the touch of a button.

Key Features:

EQ or AZ Working Mode

Mount Weight 5.8 kg Only

Payload Without Counterweight 15 kg

Payload with Counterweight 25 kg

Stepper Motor with Belt Drive

Harmonic Reducer Transmission System

Working Power 12V DC, Current 2A

Maximum Slew Rate 10°/s

RA Power-Off Braking Function

RA and DEC Home Limits

Cable Management System Included

Red LED Latitude and Bubble Level

What's in the Box:

SkyWatcher Esprit 80EDX on Wave 150i Mount Refractor Telescope

Wave 150i Strain Wave Mount

Extension Tube for Wave 100i & 150i for Carbon Fibre Tripod

Carbon Fibre Tripod for Wave 100i & 150i

250/1000 Quattro 250 Photo Newtonian OTA with Dual Speed Focuser