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Sky-Watcher 8 Inch GOTO Collapsible Dobsonian
The elegant truss tube design was carefully engineered to combine ease of use, extreme portability and consistent performance in an affordable package. Unlike other truss tube designs, the SkyWatcher Collapsible Dobsonian does not need to be disassembled between uses. It transports as two compact pieces that can be assembled and ready to use in just seconds! It is easy to collimate once set up, and it holds its collimation throughout the evening! The patented Tension Control Handle allows users to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboards.
The SynScanTM AZ hand control allows you to point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The patented Freedom Find (dual-encoder) technolgy allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes - but with no need for re-alignment!
The Sky-Watcher Dobsonian SynScan series combines the convenience and affordability of the traditional Dobsonian with the convenience of a computerized Go-To telescope.
Freedom Find™ - tracking made easy!
With the patented Freedom Find (dual-encoder) technology which allows the telescope to be moved manually or electronically in either axis without losing its alignment or positional information. After moving to a new object the telescope will automatically begin to track the new object accurately. No re-setup is required in one observing session.
Sky-Watcher 8 Inch GOTO Collapsible Dobsonian
SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
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Optic Diameter | 203mm Parabolic Mirror |
Focal Length | 1200mm |
Focal Ratio (f/) | f/5.9 |
Secondary Mirror Size (Minor Axis) | 47mm |
Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 14.2 |
Finderscope | 8 x 50 |
Focuser Diameter | 2" Crayford Design |
Eyepieces | SP10mm and SP26mm |
Tube Weight | 11kg |
Shipping Weight | 24kg and 18kg |
Shipping Dimension | 77x58x30 cm3; 92x40x48 cm3 |