Is the included coma corrector needed for imaging?
It is included so you can image straight away: with it, the Quattro 150P works at 518mm and f/3.45 and connects to the camera by M48 thread.
What kind of mount do I need for the Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P?
The tube weighs 5.7 kg (12.6 lb) and comes with tube rings on a V-style dovetail plate, so choose a mount with a Vixen-style saddle and a payload rating that covers the tube plus your camera and accessories.
Can I use it visually?
A 22mm 70° ultra wide eyepiece and a 6x30 finderscope are included, and the highest practical power is 300x.
How large is the secondary mirror?
64mm in diameter, on a 0.5 mm ultra-thin secondary support.
What is a dual-speed 10:1 Crayford focuser?
A Crayford focuser whose drawtube rides on four precision ball bearings and is moved by a roller rather than a rack and pinion. The second knob has a 10:1 reduction for super-fine adjustment; it holds a heavy eyepiece or camera with zero image shift.
What is the primary mirror of the Quattro 150P made from?
Low-expansion borosilicate glass, figured as a paraboloid. This gives substantially shorter cool-down times.
How do I attach my DSLR camera to the Quattro 150P?
The included coma corrector/reducer has an M48 camera thread, so use an M48 adapter for your camera.
What are the native and corrected focal lengths of the Quattro 150P?
600mm natively (f/3.9) and 518mm at f/3.45 with the included coma corrector/reducer.
Does it stay in focus during long exposures?
The Quattro stays in focus for longer than imaging telescopes made of less thermally stable material, keeping long-exposure images sharp.
What eyepiece adapters come with the Quattro 150P?
A 2" eyepiece adapter and a 1.25" eyepiece adapter, both with compression rings.
What magnification does the included eyepiece give?
27x with the 22mm 70° ultra wide eyepiece.