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Omegon Advanced 150/750 EQ3
150mm of aperture on an equatorial mount at f/5 is a significant step up from 114mm entry-level reflectors — you get noticeably brighter images of nebulae and galaxies, and the faster focal ratio suits wider eyepieces well. The EQ3 mount handles the 150mm tube without flexing, though at full aperture you will notice that collimation matters more than at smaller sizes. This is the scope that many intermediate observers look back on as the one that showed them what deep-sky observing is really about. Not portable in any relaxed sense, but not huge either.
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What you'll see
No observational reports were found in the provided forum thread. The discussion focused entirely on telescope selection criteria, portability concerns, mount stability, and comparisons with other models (Skywatcher Dobs, Bresser Pollux, GSO scopes). No users reported what they actually observed through the Omegon Advanced 150/750 EQ3, what targets impressed them, or what specific views they saw. To provide accurate guidance on what observers see through this scope, first-hand observational accounts from owners would be needed.
Worth knowing before you buy
EQ3 mount with counterweight is heavy and cumbersome to transport, making it impractical to carry long distances compared to Dobsonian alternatives.
EQ3 tripod mount lacks stability and causes noticeable vibrations that take time to attenuate, frustrating observation sessions.
150/750 focal ratio (F5) is less forgiving than F8 designs, requiring more precise collimation and making cheap eyepieces perform poorly across the visual field.
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Full Specifications
Optics
| Aperture | 150mm |
| Focal Length | 750mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Coatings | Parabolic primary mirror with aluminium coating and SiO2 overcoat |
Mount & Tracking
| Mount Type | Equatorial |
| GoTo (Computerised) | No |
| Tracking | No |
Focuser
| Focuser Size | 2" |
| Focuser Type | Rack and pinion |
Physical
| OTA Weight | 5.1kg |
| Total Weight (with mount) | 12.5kg |
| Tube Length | 710mm |
| Tube Material | Aluminium |
Included Accessories
| Eyepieces | 10mm and 25mm eyepieces |
| Finder Scope | 6x30 finder scope |
| Diagonal | No |