The Skyward 150 Compact is the Canadian-designed, DIY telescope kit that gives you a unique and straightforward build experience and brings powerful amateur astronomy within reach. Built around a 150 mm parabolic (= high quality) mirror and featuring modular construction, it’s optimized for durability, ease of assembly and portability. Whether you're exploring the moon, planets, star clusters or Messier objects, this kit gives you clear views and a hands-on build-experience. The “Compact” version has been refined for smaller 3D printers, making it ideal for enthusiasts, educators and makers alike.
 
Key features:
150mm f5 parabolic primary mirror for sharp, high-contrast views.
1.25″ rack-and-pinion focuser for smooth, accurate focus.
Red dot finder for easy navigation of the sky.
Newtonian reflector design mounted on a simple to use elevated Dobsonian tripod style.
Durable materials and design
Designed in Canada with Canadian assemblies
STL files, build videos and community support available.
 
Bill of Materials (included):
– Aluminium extrusions: 2020 T-slot (x 4)
– 150mm Canadian made primary mirror cell assembly
– Hardware: Stainless steel M3/M4/M5/M6 screws, T-nuts, spring, collimation thumbscrews, Teflon tape,
– Optical components: 35 mm effective secondary mirror, red dot find-mount, spider assembly
– Accessories: 1.25″ rack-and-pinion focuser, standard 23 mm eyepiece (62° field of view), 1.25″ laser collimator
– Assembly essentials:
What you need to supply:
– A 3D printer (bed size ~220 × 220 mm or larger) or external print service
– ABS plumbing pipe and PVC conduit pipe for telescope legs
– Fasteners and tools (allen keys, soldering iron where required)
– If you prefer the spherical mirror option (for lower cost version), refer to the “Spherical Kit” variant.
Shipping & Warranty:
Ships from Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Complete instructions on YouTube and online community forum support included.