Skywatcher SW450 Reflector Telescope

The Sky-Watcher paraboloidal (parabolic) mirror reflectors and all Dobsonian models feature a four-arm, secondary-mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick), to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss.

Optical Design Paraboloidal Newtonian Reflector
Lens Material
Diameter 114mm
Focal Length 500mm
Scondary Mirror Diameter
F/ratio F/4.4
Highest Practical Power 228X
Faintest Steller Magnitude 12.9
Resoving Power 1
Finderscope Red Dot Finder
Focuser diameter 1.25
Diagonal n/a
Eyepiece(s) 2 1.25
Mount Type Equatorial
Slow-motion Control RA & DEC
Counterweight(s) 3.5Kgs
Piggyback Bracket Yes
Accessory Tray Large wall-to-wall
Ground Board Diameter n/a
Ground Board Weight(s) n/a
Motor Drive Single Axis (Optional)*
Go-to n/a
Tube Weight
Tube Dimension(dia. x length) 15cm x 41cm
Tripod Height 67cm-119cm
Shipping Weight 11.5Kgs
Shipping Carton Dimensions 76cm x 28cm x 23cm