Orion VX6 150/750 Newtonian OTA

Description

Precision-annealed 1/6 PV Suprax glass anchors the Orion VX6 150/750 Newtonian OTA grab-and-go parabolic reflector optical tube assembly, delivering professional-grade optical performance in an ultra-portable profile. Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom by Orion Optics UK, this fast f/5 telescope features a 150mm (5.91 inches) aperture and a 750mm focal length, attaining 0.77 arcsecond Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 12.7.

The Orion VX6 150/750 Newtonian OTA utilizes an ultra-precision Suprax parabolic primary mirror verified by a 1/6 PV Zygo wavefront report, coated with 97% reflective Hilux multi-layer coatings. Its roll-formed heavy-gauge aluminum cylinder shell includes cast alloy end rings, a CNC-machined 9-point cell with micro-adjusting collimation bolts, and a 2-inch dual-speed ACU-2S Crayford focuser. Weighing just 4.50 kg (9.92 lbs), this 6-inch reflector OTA mounts easily to standard astronomical tripods.

Key Features of Orion VX6 150/750 Newtonian OTA

Crafted for portable deep-sky wide-field scanning and grab-and-go observing, this 6-inch Orion Optics UK Newtonian OTA combines 1/6 PV Suprax optics with a lightweight aluminum tube. Its 2-inch ACU-2S Crayford focuser and 97% Hilux coatings capture sharp, high-contrast celestial views.

• 150mm (5.91 inches) aperture with 750mm focal length and fast f/5 optical speed
• Precision-annealed Suprax primary mirror with certified 1/6 PV Zygo wavefront rating
• Hilux multi-layer reflective coatings delivering 97% total optical reflectivity
• 50mm planar secondary mirror obstruction (33.33% diameter, 11.11% area)
• 2-inch dual-speed ACU-2S Crayford focuser with 10:1 micro-focus drive reduction
• Roll-formed heavy-gauge aluminum cylinder shell weighing only 4.50 kg
• CNC-machined 9-point primary cell featuring micro-adjusting collimation bolts
• CNC aluminum support rings, dovetail mounting rail, and Zygo test report included

6-Inch 1/6 PV Zygo-Verified Suprax Parabolic Optics

The 150mm Suprax parabolic primary mirror eliminates spherical aberration across wide fields of view, delivering high contrast on star clusters and nebulae. With a 2-inch ACU-2S focuser and 97% Hilux coatings, this portable Orion Newtonian OTA supports magnifications from 21x up to 300x.

2-Inch ACU-2S Dual-Speed Focuser & Portable Aluminum Body

Grab-and-go field observation requires lightweight mechanics and smooth focusing. The Orion VX6 features a 2-inch ACU-2S Crayford focuser with 10:1 micro-reduction for smooth, precise focus adjustments. Weighing under five kilograms, its aluminum tube with cast alloy rings provides dependable structural rigidity for quick backyard observing sessions.

• 2-inch dual-speed ACU-2S Crayford focuser with 10:1 planetary precision micro-drive
• Lightweight aluminum tube shell weighing just 4.50 kg for effortless transport
• CNC-machined aluminum support rings fastened to a heavy dovetail mounting bar

Orion Optics UK VX6 Warranty

The Orion VX6 150/750 Newtonian OTA is manufactured in the United Kingdom and backed by a 1-year limited warranty. The complete factory package contains the 150mm Suprax Newtonian optical tube assembly, CNC tube rings, dovetail bar, 2-inch ACU-2S focuser, and a certified 1/6 PV Zygo wavefront verification report.