Dobsonian telescopes offer an incredible aperture-to-price ratio. The Dobsonian mount, popularized by John Dobson in the 1970.s, is a simple and efficient method of mounting a Newtonian reflector, based on the Alt-Azimuth principal. Fast and easy to set up, the Dobsonian mount consists of a box-type mounting which allows the telescope to pivot in altitude, while the box itself is rotated on a base in azimuth.
The secret of the design is to correctly balance the optical tube and use frictional materials which allow it to be moved easily when nudged but to stay in position when not. The mount is designed to be driven by hand as opposed to slow motion controls. Sky-Watcher Dobsonians provide excellent all round performance for the observation the Moon and Planets and Deep Sky Objects such as Galaxies and Nebulae. Capture celestial images with your smartphone with the supplied Smartphone Camera Adaptor!
Now supplied with 12.5mm and 20mm 70-Degree Wide Angle Eyepieces, a 1.25″ Adaptor with Brass Compression Ring to prevent marring of your eyepieces, and a Universal Smartphone Camera Adaptor!
Properties:
- Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x60 & x96
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25″): 12.5mm & 20mm, 70-Degree Wide Angle
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x508
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 254mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/5)
- Dual-Fit 1.25″/2″ Focuser with 1.25 & 2″ Eyepiece Adaptors
- 1.25″ Eyepiece Adaptor with Brass Compression Ring
- Parabolic primary and secondary mirror with Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coating providing up to 94% reflectivity with optimal durability and long term performance
- 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
- 9×50 Finderscope
- Universal Smartphone Adaptor (will fit smartphones with width between 54-90mm)
- Direct SLR Camera Connection
- Wooden Alt-Azimuth Mount with Accessory Tray
- 56% more Light Gathering than 200mm
