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Explore Scientific Ultra Light 12" Dobsonian Telescope

£1,168.00
(Inc. 20% VAT)
Loyalty Points: 1,168
Delivery 4-9 days
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Product Code
0116930
Brand
Telescope Type
Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm)
305 mm
Mount Type
Dobsonian Mount
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Description

Explore Scientific Ultra Light 12" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Modern secondary mechanics - the collimation is easily achieved without tools and keeps collimation well during transports
  • Modern primary mirror cell - the telescope mirror can be collimated from the front while looking through the eyepiece and is supported by a modern floatation system with radial roller bearings
  • Large powder coated altitude wheels provide smooth and precise movement even at high magnifications
  • Secondary unit and altitude wheels fit into the rocker box and the mirror box includes a cover for transport so that the whole telescope breaks down into only two aluminium cases and the trusses
  • Extremely high rigidity construction
  • Dew-resistant because of aluminium construction: no deforming press board due to the exclusive use of metals
  • Lightweight: the aluminium profile/aluminium plate construction reduces the weight to about half of the mass of most press board designs of this price range
  • Two large radial fans for fast thermal equilibrium
  • Scope of delivery: Telescope, Manual, Reducer 2"/1.25", Red dot finder, Stray light shield for secondary cage, Main mirror collimation tool, Battery compartment with bag for fans, Extension tube for focuser

No telescope type has influenced amateur astronomy as radically as the dobsonian telescope. Before the introduction of this telescope type by John Dobson the vast majority of amateur telescopes were small inadequate refractors on shaky mounts - just good enough to show the polar regions on mars or the rings of Saturn. Bigger telescopes, like the Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, were restricted to the relatively small group of amateurs that could afford them.The brilliant combination of simple - but effective - mechanics and the largest aperture available led to a worldwide triumph of this concept. No other telescope type offers you so much light for your money as a good dobson. We have taken the motto "held together by gravity and driven by yoghurt power" and offer a modern version of the classic - designed by amateur astronomers for amateur astronomers. Despite its large aperture the telescope can be transported easily even in small cars and is assembled within minutes without tools. The construction was optimized for maximum rigidity with a minimum of mass. The combination of big altitude wheels and a optimized aluminium-sandwich construction allows for small movements even at high magnifications. The focus position is already positioned to accept our coma-corrector. The ideal workhorse for the deep-sky enthusiast. A telescope with 305mm aperture gathers more than 1800-times more light than the naked eye. Details on planetary surfaces stand out even to unexperienced observers, and countless deep-sky objects show details. Bright globular clusters are resolved down to the core and the view of the lunar terminator will provide a unforgettable experience.

Dimensions for mobile use: Rockerbox 450mmx450mmx320mm; Mirrorbox 380mmx380mmx300mm; Trusses approx. 980mm
Eyepiece Height while pointing at zenith approximately 1,4m.
12“ Net total weight: 32,1 kg; 12“ Mirror Box: 18,9 kg; 12“ Secondary cage +Rockerbox: 10 kg; 12“ 4 Pairs of trusses: 1,8kg; 12“ Altitude Wheels: 1,4kg ; Focuser thread: M54 x 0.75 mm ; Backfocus: 45mm behind the 2" eyepiece holder. 35mm when the 1.25" adapter is mounted

Specifications

Specifications: Explore Scientific Ultra Light 12" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Truss-Dobsonian Telescope in full Aluminium construction
  • NEW: Slider bearings made from TEFLON und GFK for smooth and precise movement
  • NEW: Improved main mirror cell with completely redesigned mechanics
  • NEW: Altitude bearings with new designed brake and friction system
  • NEW: Larger feet to improve stability
  • NEW: Universal finder slot to enable an easy finder upgrade
  • NEW: Counter-weight system included - 2 x 1.0 kg 
  • NEW: Quick-lock fasteners with new springloaded design for comfortable use
  • NEW: Powder-coated yellow altitude wheels to improve durability
  • NEW: Laser engraved central mark on main mirror

What's in the Box

What's in the Box: Explore Scientific Ultra Light 12" Dobsonian Telescope

  • Truss Dobsonian Telescope
  • LED finder with standard finder slot
  • Stray light shield for secondary cage
  • Main mirror collimation tool
  • Battery compartment with bag for fans
  • Counter-weights 2 x 1.0 kg
  • Extension tube for focuser
  • Reducer 2"/1.25"
  • Manual
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