Brand: Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 150P (S21205)

S21205

Brand: Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 150P (S21205)

S21205

Sky-Watcher’s all new Virtuoso GTi collapsible tabletop Dobsonian is the ultimate combination of convenience, flexibility, and light-gathering power – now with Wi-Fi!
  • 150mm aperture for bright, bold views
  • Fast f/5 optics for increased light gathering power
  • 750mm focal length perfect for viewing the Moon, planets, galaxies, and nebulae
  • Built in Wi-Fi and full GoTo performance via the SynScan Pro app
  •  Patented Freedom Find™ technology uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment
  • Collapsible optical tube for easy storage and transportation
  • Proprietary Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coatings for 94% reflectivity
  • Virtuoso GTi mount accepts V-style dovetail
  • Tracking rates: solar, lunar, sidereal, and alignment-free solar tracking
  • Alignment modes: One-Star, Brightest Star, North-Level Alignment, Three-Star
  • Powered by 8 AA batteries or external 12V power supply (not included)
  • Free SynScan Pro app features a database containing over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs
  • Includes Virtuoso GTi base and mount assembly, optical tube assembly, red dot finder, 25mm and 10mm Super eyepieces
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Product Description

Sky-Watcher’s all new Virtuoso GTi collapsible tabletop Dobsonian is the ultimate combination of convenience, flexibility, and light-gathering power – now with Wi-Fi! Ideally suited for both the beginner astronomy enthusiast looking for a first telescope and as a casual backyard/travel alternative for the experienced observer, this small scope boasts big views and is the perfect camping companion for your dark sky getaways.

Available in either 130 or 150mm apertures, the Virtuoso GTi has undergone a major transformation from the original Sky-Watcher Virtuoso mount in all the ways that matter: Larger aperture, faster focal ratio, a collapsible OTA, and built-in Wi-Fi for full GoTo telescope control via a smartphone and Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan app for iOS and Android. While the original Virtuoso from Sky-Watcher was more focused on planetary, solar, and lunar viewing with its long focal length and included solar filter, the all-new Virtuoso GTi borrows its collapsible optical tube design from the popular line of Flextube and Heritage Sky-Watcher Dobsonians for a versatile package that does it all.

Virtuoso GTi features Sky-Watcher’s Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coatings on all optical surfaces for bright, bold views and comes complete with everything you need to start exploring the night sky mere minutes out of the box including a red dot finder and two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm). With the free SynScan Pro app – available for iOS and Android -- the user has access to a database that contains over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs. Align on the stars using one of four alignment methods to put Virtuoso’s internal GPS to work and track objects like the Sun, Moon, and stars at precise rates. Patented Freedom Find™ technology uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment.

What can I see with a Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 150P (S21205)?

Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.

Jupiter with

25mm Eyepiece - 30x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Jupiter with

10mm Eyepiece - 75x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Jupiter with

5mm Eyepiece - 150x Magnification

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Moon with 25mm Eyepiece

30x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Moon with 10mm Eyepiece

75x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Moon with 5mm Eyepiece

150x Magnification

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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece

21x Magnification

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Andromeda with 25mm Eyepiece

30x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece

75x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

What's in the Box

  • Virtuoso GTi base
  • Virtuoso GTi mount assembly
  • Optical tube assembly,
  • Red dot finder
  • 10mm Super eyepiece
  • 25mm Super eyepiece

Specifications

Optical Specifications
Optical Design Newtonian
Mirror Coating Protected Aluminum
Reflectivity 94%
Mirror Type (Monolithic/Conical/Fused conical) Monolithic
Glass Type Borosilicate
Primary Aperture (mm) 150
F/Ratio 5
Focal Length (mm) 750mm
Secondary Diameter (minor axis) 48mm
Secondary Obstruction by Diameter 32%
Secondary Obstruction by Area 10%
Primary cell supports (how many support points) Edge Support
Optical Quality Diffraction limited (1/4 wave)
Collimatable Cell Secondary & Primary
Mechanical Specifications
Focuser Type Helical
Focuser Size 1.25"
Focuser: Dual or Single Speed Single
Compression Ring No
Optical Tube length (extended/retracted) 27" / 16"
Optical Tube weight 8 pounds
Assembled base weight 10.9 pounds
Total Weight 19.15 pounds
Type of bearing used (telfon/roller) Roller
Hardware included with base Yes
Collapsible Tube Yes
Tripod Mount 3/8 thread block
Electronic Specifications (GoTo only models) N/A
Required Power 12v/AAs (8x)
Power port diameter 2.1mm
Freedom Find Yes
Clutch Type Hand Clutch
Can clutches be adjusted Yes
Built-in WiFi Yes
Hand Controller Optional
Database Complete Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, user defined objects. Total 10,000+ objects
Accessories
Eyepieces 25mm and 10mm SUPER eyepiece (1.25")
Collimation eyepiece Yes
Included finder Red Dot
Mounting Hardware Dobsonian
Additional Accessories None
Manual Yes
Case No
Shipping Weight 21 pounds
Shipping Dimensions (Box 1 / Box) 25"x17"x17"
Observational Info
Dawes Limit 0.77
Rayleigh Limit 0.93
Limiting Magnitude 13.36
Minimum Magnification 21x
Maximum Magnification 295x
Magnification with included eyepieces 30x (25mm) / 75x (10mm)
Light Gather (compared to next size down) 44% (Compared to Heritage 130mm telescope)
Intended use Visual

Customer Reviews

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C
Cori

This telescope is amazing

f
f.l.
Super

Wow

S
S.C.
Great Telescope

The Virtuoso GTi 150P is a great portable telescope that is easy to set up and use. The GoTo mount is accurate and very convenient

C
C.L.
great first telescope

As this is my first and only telescope, I won't be able to compare to other options.
With that in mind, I found this purchase to be a great and very easy to use first telescope. Collating the mirror was simple and included the eyepiece necessary to set it up. the included red dot finder sight, was similarily very simple to set up, and seems completely adequate for anything you will want to see with the scope itself.
The compact size makes it fantastic for travelling if you want to bring it out of town, or to a friends to view.
They most obvious downside that I had with it, is the focuser. It's a simple nut holding the eyepiece and is hard , but not impossible, to fine tune. a little lubricant will go a long way on it though.
As for the tracking system, it's only slightly daunting for a first time use, but once you figure out how to properly adjust it, I found it was incredibly accurate, able to bring me directly to many objects you'd want to see.

R
R.L.
Absolutely amazing! Can't be beat at this price point

I am in love with this telescope! It's very portable and easy to move around, collapses down nicely. Big aperture so it gives me a lot of room to grow into the hobby, while still being compact enough that I can tuck it into a corner when not in use. The included eyepieces are okay. I'm no expert, but I was recommended a 6mm eyepiece for planetary viewing, and I was easily able to view Jupiter and a couple moons on my first go! The computerized mount is simply fantastic, although it does require using an app on your phone. It is a little tricky at first, but this is my first time using anything like it so I expected some hiccups, but it is generally pretty straightforward to use.

Highly recommend this if you're just getting into astronomy or just enjoy stargazing, it pretty much ticks all the boxes for me: portable, easy to use, large aperture, good quality, reasonably priced. Can't go wrong!

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