Skywatcher Virtuoso GTi 150p WiFi Telescope

Struggling to locate faint deep-sky objects manually? The Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 150p eliminates the guesswork with built-in WiFi and a motorized GoTo mount, putting a 42,900+ object database at your fingertips. Its 150mm parabolic primary mirror gathers enough light to reveal galaxies, nebulae, and lunar detail with stunning clarity, all controlled from your smartphone via the free SynScan app.

Who is it for

This telescope suits beginner to intermediate astronomers who want a portable, high-aperture instrument without the complexity of a traditional equatorial mount. Whether you're observing from your backyard or a dark-sky site, the Virtuoso GTi 150p offers quick setup and intuitive app-based navigation, making it ideal for visual observers and casual astrophotographers of the Moon and planets.

Main features

• 150mm (6") parabolic Newtonian reflector with 750mm focal length (f/5) for bright, wide-field views
• Virtuoso GTi single-arm alt-azimuth GoTo mount with built-in WiFi — no hand controller needed
• SynScan app for iOS and Android provides full control, alignment, and object selection
• Database of over 42,900 celestial objects, including planets, stars, and deep-sky targets
• Tracks automatically in sidereal, lunar, and solar rates once aligned
• Includes 25mm (30x) and 10mm (75x) Super eyepieces and a red dot finder for easy aiming
• Runs on 8 AA batteries (not included) or optional 12V DC power supply for extended sessions
• Lightweight and portable: optical tube weighs just 3.7 kg, mount

Specifications

• Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
• Aperture: 150mm (6 inches)
• Focal Length: 750mm
• Focal Ratio: f/5
• Primary Mirror Type: Parabolic
• Mount Type: Virtuoso GTi Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth GoTo Dobsonian
• GoTo System: Yes, with SynScan WiFi
• Database Objects: 42,900+
• Tracking Modes: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
• Eyepieces Included: 25mm (30x), 10mm (75x) Super 1.25"
• Finderscope: Red Dot Finder
• Focuser: 1.25" Rack-and-Pinion
• Highest Useful Magnification: 300x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.0
• Resolution (Dawes' Limit): 0.77 arc-seconds
• Power Source: 8x AA batteries (not included) or 12V DC
• Connectivity: Built-in WiFi (SynScan App control)
• Optical Tube Weight: 3.7 kg
• Mount Weight: 4.0 kg

Tips

For best results, align the telescope using the SynScan app's two-star alignment procedure. Use the 25mm eyepiece for wide-field views and switch to the 10mm for higher magnification on planets. Consider a 12V DC power supply for extended sessions to avoid battery drain.