Let the optics settle outdoors.
Allow the mirror to approach the outside temperature before judging a high-power view. A large temperature change or larger optics can require longer.
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Saxon
Saxon 5 Inch Compact Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope
$449.00
$469.00
-4%
130 mm optics on a tabletop base.
The Saxon 5 Inch Compact Collapsible Dobsonian is a short focal length reflector for learning the sky. Its tabletop mount and retractable tube suit observers who want a compact manual telescope and have a stable surface to support it.
130 mmaperture
A parabolic mirror for visual astronomy.
The mirror gathers light from the target. The Moon and planets are useful starting points; fainter nebulae and galaxies benefit from darker skies, and the detail visible changes with conditions.
650 mmfocal length
The eyepiece changes the magnification.
The supplied 25 mm eyepiece gives 26×; the 10 mm gives 65×. Start at the lower power to locate and centre an object before trying a closer view.
Manualaiming
Follow the sky by hand.
Move the telescope up, down and around to aim it, then nudge it gently to follow a target as it drifts through the eyepiece.
Set it on a stable observing surface.
The compact tube retracts between sessions, while the tabletop base supports manual movement up, down and around. Use a firm table or similarly stable platform at a comfortable viewing height. The telescope comes pre-assembled, with the included eyepieces packed separately. The red-dot finder provides an aiming reference.
In the box.
Telescope optical tube1
Tabletop Dobsonian base1
25 mm eyepiece1
10 mm eyepiece1
Red-dot finder with bracket1
Star / Moon chart1
Good to know.
Check mirror alignment.
A Newtonian reflector uses aligned mirrors. Checking collimation helps keep detail sharp, particularly after transport.
Never point at the Sun without proper protection.
Never aim an unfiltered telescope or finder at the Sun. Looking through either can cause permanent eye damage.
Five-year limited warranty.
For new telescopes purchased from an authorised dealer, Saxon covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Exclusions apply, including damage, misuse and normal wear.
Keep your proof of purchase and follow the warranty-card claim instructions. Saxon warranty terms and claim instructions.
Specifications.
Optics
Optical Design
Newtonian (Parabolic)
Aperture
130 mm
Focal Length
650 mm
Focal Ratio
F/5.0
Equipment
Eyepieces
25 mm and 10 mm
Finderscope
Red dot
Mount Type
Table-Top Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth
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130 mm optics on a tabletop base.
The Saxon 5 Inch Compact Collapsible Dobsonian is a short focal length reflector for learning the sky. Its tabletop mount and retractable tube suit observers who want a compact manual telescope and have a stable surface to support it.
130 mmaperture
A parabolic mirror for visual astronomy.
The mirror gathers light from the target. The Moon and planets are useful starting points; fainter nebulae and galaxies benefit from darker skies, and the detail visible changes with conditions.
650 mmfocal length
The eyepiece changes the magnification.
The supplied 25 mm eyepiece gives 26×; the 10 mm gives 65×. Start at the lower power to locate and centre an object before trying a closer view.
Manualaiming
Follow the sky by hand.
Move the telescope up, down and around to aim it, then nudge it gently to follow a target as it drifts through the eyepiece.
Set it on a stable observing surface.
The compact tube retracts between sessions, while the tabletop base supports manual movement up, down and around. Use a firm table or similarly stable platform at a comfortable viewing height. The telescope comes pre-assembled, with the included eyepieces packed separately. The red-dot finder provides an aiming reference.
In the box.
Telescope optical tube1
Tabletop Dobsonian base1
25 mm eyepiece1
10 mm eyepiece1
Red-dot finder with bracket1
Star / Moon chart1
Good to know.
Let the optics settle outdoors.
Allow the mirror to approach the outside temperature before judging a high-power view. A large temperature change or larger optics can require longer.
Check mirror alignment.
A Newtonian reflector uses aligned mirrors. Checking collimation helps keep detail sharp, particularly after transport.
Never point at the Sun without proper protection.
Never aim an unfiltered telescope or finder at the Sun. Looking through either can cause permanent eye damage.
Five-year limited warranty.
For new telescopes purchased from an authorised dealer, Saxon covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Exclusions apply, including damage, misuse and normal wear.
Keep your proof of purchase and follow the warranty-card claim instructions. Saxon warranty terms and claim instructions.
Specifications.
Optics
Optical Design
Newtonian (Parabolic)
Aperture
130 mm
Focal Length
650 mm
Focal Ratio
F/5.0
Equipment
Eyepieces
25 mm and 10 mm
Finderscope
Red dot
Mount Type
Table-Top Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth
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