A 150 mm DIY telescope kit you can build at home for real lunar, planetary and deep-sky viewing.

The Skyward 150 Compact is a Canadian-designed DIY telescope kit that delivers real amateur-astronomy performance in a build that anyone can complete. Built around a 150 mm parabolic primary mirror and a simple modular structure, it offers sharp, high-contrast views while giving you a hands-on, rewarding build experience. Whether you’re exploring the Moon, planets, star clusters or classic Messier objects, this kit gives you the clarity and performance of a serious beginner-to-intermediate telescope.

The Compact version has been refined for smaller 3D printers, making it ideal for enthusiasts, families, educators, makerspaces and STEM classrooms.

Key features:
• 150 mm f/5 parabolic primary mirror for crisp, high-contrast views
• 1.25″ rack-and-pinion focuser for smooth, accurate focusing
• Red-dot finder for fast and intuitive sky navigation
• Newtonian reflector on an elevated Dobsonian-style tripod for comfortable seated observing
• Lightweight but rigid 3D-printed parts and durable 2020 T-slot aluminium extrusions
• Designed in Canada with Canadian assemblies
• STL files, build videos and active community support included

Bill of Materials (included):
• Four 2020 T-slot aluminium extrusions
• 150 mm primary mirror cell assembly (Canadian-made)
• Stainless hardware: M3/M4/M5/M6 screws, T-nuts, springs, collimation thumbscrews, Teflon tape
• Optical components: 35 mm secondary mirror, spider assembly, red-dot finder mount
• Rack-and-pinion 1.25″ focuser
• 23 mm 1.25″ eyepiece (~62° field of view)
• 1.25″ laser collimator
• All required printed part designs (STL files provided)

You supply:
• A 3D printer with ~220 × 220 mm bed (or use a print service)
• ABS or ASA filament recommended for strength and stability
• ABS or PVC pipe for tripod legs
• Basic hand tools such as Allen keys, screwdriver and a small saw
• Optional: If you prefer a lower-cost spherical-mirror option, see the “Spherical Kit” variant

Use and performance:
With its 150 mm parabolic primary mirror, the Skyward 150 Compact provides bright, clean views ideal for lunar detail, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands, open clusters and bright nebulae. The scope is designed for repeated handling, quick setup and easy collimation, making it excellent for beginners and outreach use.

Shipping and warranty:
Ships from Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
For US customers, duties and taxes are calculated at checkout so your telescope arrives without surprise fees.
A complete build manual and community support are included, and replacement 3D-printed parts can always be sourced if needed.