Orion VX6 Advanced 150/750 Newtonian OTA

Description

Capture precision wide-field astrophotography with tight starlight concentrations using the Orion VX6 Advanced 150/750 Newtonian OTA upgraded reflector optical tube assembly. 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, delivering 0.77 arcsecond Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 12.7.

The Orion VX6 Advanced 150/750 Newtonian OTA utilizes an upgraded hand-figured Suprax parabolic primary mirror verified by a 1/8 PV Zygo wavefront report, coated with 97% reflective Hilux multi-layer coatings. Its roll-formed heavy-gauge aluminum cylinder shell includes cast alloy reinforcement rings, a CNC-machined 9-point mirror 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 provides exceptional optical definition in a grab-and-go profile.

Key Features of Orion VX6 Advanced 150/750 Newtonian OTA

Engineered for high-precision mobile astrophotography and rich-field visual sweeps, this 6-inch Orion Optics UK Newtonian OTA combines upgraded 1/8 PV optics with a lightweight aluminum chassis. Its 2-inch ACU-2S Crayford focuser and 97% Hilux coatings deliver tight star concentrations across wide imaging targets.

• 150mm (5.91 inches) aperture with 750mm focal length and fast f/5 optical speed
• Precision-annealed Suprax primary mirror with upgraded 1/8 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 1/8 PV Zygo report included

Upgraded 1/8 PV Zygo-Verified Suprax Optics

The upgraded 1/8 PV Suprax parabolic primary mirror delivers superior wavefront smoothness, eliminating spherical aberration and tightening star profiles. With 97% Hilux coatings and an ACU-2S focuser, this portable Orion Newtonian OTA supports magnifications from 21x up to 300x.

2-Inch ACU-2S Dual-Speed Focuser & Lightweight Aluminum Chassis

Mobile astrophotography requires smooth drawtube mechanics and dependable weight distribution. The Orion VX6 Advanced features a 2-inch ACU-2S Crayford focuser with 10:1 micro-reduction for precision focus tuning. Its roll-formed aluminum tube with cast alloy end rings maintains rigid structural collimation under open night skies without overburdening portable mounts.

• 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 field transport
• CNC-machined aluminum support rings fastened to a heavy dovetail mounting bar

Orion Optics UK VX6 Advanced Warranty

The Orion VX6 Advanced 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 rail, 2-inch ACU-2S focuser, and an upgraded 1/8 PV Zygo wavefront verification report.