Sky-Watcher Flextube 10" 250P Synscan GOTO Collapsible Dobsonian
Item Includes
| Sky-Watcher 10 Dobsonian 1200mm f/5.0 - 2 Crayford Style Focuser - 1.25 Adaptor - 10mm Plossl Eyepiece - 25mm Plossl Eyepiece - 8x50 RA Erect Image Viewfindrer - SynScan Hand Controller with 42000 Object Database - GoTo Dobsonian Base - Sky-Watcher 2 Year Warranty |
Description
| Why settle for anything less than a telescope that combines the timeless simplicity of a Dobsonian with the cutting-edge technology of a Go-To system? The Sky-Watcher Flextube 10" 250P Synscan GOTO Collapsible Dobsonian is a marvel of modern astronomy equipment, designed for both the seasoned stargazer and the enthusiastic beginner eager to explore the cosmos. Crafted with precision engineering, this telescope offers a seamless stargazing experience, allowing you to effortlessly locate and observe a myriad of celestial wonders, including planets, nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies. The patented collapsible tube design is a testament to Sky-Watcher's commitment to innovation, offering unparalleled portability without compromising on performance. The Flextube Dobsonian's elegant truss tube design is not just about aesthetics; it's a functional masterpiece that ensures ease of use and consistent viewing excellence. This design negates the need for time-consuming disassembly, as the telescope can be transported as two compact pieces and swiftly assembled in seconds, ready for your astronomical adventure. Once set up, the telescope maintains its collimation throughout the night, ensuring that your viewing experience remains high-quality and uninterrupted. The patented Tension Control Handle is a feature that adds to the user's convenience, allowing for the adjustment of tension to modify the friction between the optical tube and the sideboards, ensuring smooth and precise movement. The SynScan AZ hand control is the gateway to the stars, offering automatic slewing to over 42,900 celestial objects with a simple button press. The user-friendly menu system is designed for quick mastery, even by astronomers with little to no experience. The patented dual encoder design further enhances the experience by allowing manual movement of the telescope without the need for re-alignment, providing both freedom and flexibility in your stargazing sessions. While the telescope has received acclaim for its solid mount and exceptional optics that ensure clear and crisp images, user feedback has highlighted areas for improvement such as the addition of adjustable feet for leveling on uneven ground and a deeper eyepiece holder to accommodate larger eyepieces. The secondary adjustment screws could also benefit from enhanced visibility in low-light conditions. In summary, the Sky-Watcher Flextube 10" 250P Synscan GOTO Collapsible Dobsonian stands as a paragon of portable, powerful, and user-friendly telescopic design, ready to unlock the mysteries of the night sky for anyone with a passion for the stars. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned observer, this telescope is sure to enrich your astronomical experiences. |
Features
 | Combines the convenience and affordability of the traditional Dobsonian with theconvenience of a computerized Go-To telescope. |
Specifications
| Optical Design | Newtonian (Parabolic) |
| Aperture (Diameter) | 254mm |
| Focal Length | 1200mm |
| F-Ratio | F/5 |
| Secondary Mirror Diameter | 58mm |
| Highest Practical Power | 500x |
| Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 13.9 |
| Finderscope | 8x50 RA erect-image finderscope |
| Focuser Diameter | 2" single-speed Crayford-style focuser with 1.25" adaptor |
| Eyepiece(s) | 1.25" Plossl 25mm and 10mm |
| Mount Type | Dobsonian |
| Tube Weight | 15kg / 33 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | shipped in 2 Cartons 72.5 lbs and 64 lbs |
| Warranty | Sky-Watcher warranty |
| SynScan Goto - Power Supply | 10 to 15 V DC 1Amp, 2.1mm Plug (Center positive) |
| SynScan GoTo - Motor Type | DC Servo Motors |
| SynScan GoTo - Resolution | Motor encoder: 1,620,000 counts per revolution, Main axis encoder: 11,748 counts per revolution |
| SynScan GoTo - Slew speeds | 1.0X, 2.0X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 200X, 400X, 600X, 800X, 1000X |
| SynScan GoTo - Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, Solar |
| SynScan GoTo - Tracking Mode | Dual Axes Tracking |
| SynScan GoTo - Alignment Method | Brightest-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment |
| SynScan GoTo - Database | 25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC and IC catalog, partial SAO catalogues, total 42,900 objects |
| SynScan Go-To - Pointing Accuracy | Up to 5 arc min |
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