saxon AstroSeeker 150/750 GoTo Reflector Telescope [WiFi Enabled with Hand Controller]

The saxon AstroSeeker 150/750 combines the light-gathering ability of a 150mm reflector with a fully computerised GoTo mount that makes exploring the night sky considerably easier.

Its 150mm parabolic primary mirror gives you enough aperture to enjoy much more than the Moon and brightest planets. Rich star clusters, bright nebulae and a selection of galaxies all come within reach, while Jupiter, Saturn and the lunar surface provide plenty of fine detail when atmospheric conditions allow.

The 750mm focal length and f/5 optical design also give the telescope a relatively wide field of view, making it particularly enjoyable for open clusters, larger nebulae and rich areas of the Milky Way.

What really distinguishes the AstroSeeker, however, is the mount. Once aligned, choose an object and the telescope automatically slews towards it, then continues tracking it as the Earth rotates. Instead of spending much of your observing session searching manually and repeatedly repositioning the telescope, you can concentrate on looking through the eyepiece.

You can control the system wirelessly from a compatible phone or tablet using the SynScan app, or use the supplied SynScan hand controller if you prefer conventional physical controls. That flexibility is particularly useful for a first-time owner: smartphone control is available, but it is not something you have to rely on.

Mounted on an adjustable steel tripod and weighing under 15kg complete, the AstroSeeker gives you substantial 150mm observing capability without becoming an especially cumbersome telescope.

It is an excellent choice for a first-time owner who wants a telescope with genuine room to explore, automatic finding and tracking, and straightforward operation from the outset. More experienced observers will also appreciate the combination of a versatile 150mm f/5 reflector with a practical computerised Alt-Az mount.

Why Choose the saxon AstroSeeker 150/750?

• 150mm aperture with real observing range — explore nebulae, star clusters and brighter galaxies as well as detailed views of the Moon and planets.

• Computerised GoTo finding — select an object and let the mount take the telescope to its position in the sky.

• Automatic tracking — once on target, the mount follows the object so you can spend longer observing instead of continually repositioning the telescope.

• Wi-Fi and hand-controller operation — choose smartphone/tablet control or use the supplied SynScan hand controller.

• Wide-field f/5 reflector optics — particularly enjoyable for star clusters, nebulae and rich Milky Way fields while remaining capable on the Moon and planets.

• Stable steel tripod — provides a sturdy, height-adjustable platform for the computerised mount.

• Manageable complete system — substantial enough to deliver rewarding 150mm performance while remaining under approximately 15kg.

What Can You See?

The 150mm mirror gives New Zealand observers an excellent range of deep-sky targets. Omega Centauri and 47 Tucanae become impressive concentrations of stars, while the Carina Nebula shows bright nebulosity surrounded by rich southern Milky Way star fields. Open clusters, planetary nebulae and brighter galaxies such as Centaurus A provide plenty more to explore.

The Moon and planets are equally rewarding. Saturn's rings are clearly visible, Jupiter shows its four bright Galilean moons and major cloud belts, and Mars can reveal darker surface markings when favourably positioned. Across the Moon, crater walls, mountain ranges, ridges and constantly changing shadows provide an enormous amount of detail.

You do not need dark rural skies to enjoy the AstroSeeker. The Moon, planets, double stars, clusters and brighter deep-sky objects remain rewarding from New Zealand towns and cities. Darker skies simply allow the 150mm aperture to reach further into nebulae and galaxies and reveal more of the rich southern sky.

How AstroSeeker GoTo & Tracking Work

The AstroSeeker uses a motorised Alt-Azimuth mount to find and follow night-sky objects automatically.

After aligning the telescope, choose what you want to observe using either the SynScan app or the supplied SynScan hand controller. The mount then slews the telescope to the selected object's calculated position.

Once there, the motors continue moving at the appropriate rate to compensate for the Earth's rotation and keep the target in view.

This becomes particularly useful at higher magnifications, where planets and lunar features would otherwise drift through the eyepiece relatively quickly. It also makes sharing the telescope easier because several people can take turns looking without having to repeatedly find the object again.

The GoTo system provides access to a database of more than 42,000 celestial objects, including stars, planets, nebulae, clusters and galaxies.

AstroSeeker Mount, Control & Practical Design

The computerised AstroSeeker mount sits on an adjustable steel tripod, giving the telescope a stable floor-standing platform for observing.

Motors on both axes handle GoTo movement and tracking, while the Alt-Azimuth design keeps setup and operation more straightforward than a traditional equatorial mount.

Wi-Fi gives you the option of controlling the telescope from a compatible smartphone or tablet using SynScan. The app allows you to align the mount, select targets, slew the telescope and control tracking from the screen.

The supplied SynScan hand controller offers the same essential telescope control through physical buttons, so you can choose whichever method suits you.

For imaging, the AstroSeeker is particularly useful for Moon and planetary photography, where automatic tracking helps keep the subject positioned while you capture images. Shorter-exposure deep-sky imaging is also possible, although the standard Alt-Azimuth configuration is primarily designed for visual observing rather than specialised long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography.

FAQ's

Is the AstroSeeker 150/750 suitable as a first telescope?

Yes. Its 150mm aperture gives you enough optical capability to explore a wide range of objects, while GoTo finding and automatic tracking remove two of the more challenging tasks for someone learning the night sky. You do not need to start with a simpler manual telescope first.

Do I have to use a smartphone to control it?

No. Wi-Fi control through the SynScan app is available, but a SynScan hand controller is also supplied. You can use whichever control method you prefer.

Can I use the AstroSeeker for astrophotography?

Yes, particularly for lunar and planetary imaging. Automatic tracking helps keep those targets in view while imaging. Short-exposure deep-sky photography is also possible, while specialised long-exposure deep-sky imaging is better suited to an equatorial tracking system.

Smartphone Compatibility

The SynScan app is available for supported iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Because mobile operating-system requirements change over time, we recommend checking the current SynScan compatibility information before purchase.

SynScan Pro App for Android

SynScan Pro App for iOS

SynScan Pro Manual