{"product_id":"hubble-optics-12-inch-premium-ultra-light-dobsonian-telescope","title":"Hubble Optics 12 Inch Premium Ultra Light Dobsonian Telescope","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"246\"\u003eHubble UL12 – 12\" Lightweight Reflector Telescope\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"137\"\u003eHubble UP12 – An Ultra-Portable 12\" Dobsonian Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"198\"\u003eThe Hubble UP12 is a premium 12-inch Dobsonian designed for observers who want serious optical performance in an exceptionally compact and travel-friendly form. Weighing just 14.5 kg) fully assembled, the UP12 delivers true large-aperture performance in a package that can be transported, stored, and deployed with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"534\"\u003eOnce disassembled, the UP12 can be packed into airline-approved luggage, making it one of the most portable 12-inch telescopes available. This is a genuine “take anywhere” instrument for dark-sky trips, remote expeditions, and observers who value performance without bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"808\"\u003eLight, Compact and Truly Portable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"847\"\u003eThe UP12 is less than half the weight of a traditional 12-inch Dobsonian. Its modular construction allows the entire system to be assembled in just a few minutes, with no heavy components and no complex setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003eAll major structural elements are made from precision-machined aluminium alloy, providing excellent rigidity while keeping weight to an absolute minimum. The result is a telescope that feels effortless to transport, yet remains mechanically stable at high magnifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003eOptical Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003eThe UP12 uses a premium parabolic primary mirror, individually tested and finished to achieve diffraction-limited performance (Strehl 0.95+). The secondary mirror is specified to 1\/10 wave or better, delivering high contrast and sharp stellar images across the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003eBoth mirrors receive 96% enhanced reflective coatings, maximising light throughput and reducing scatter. From a dark sky site, the UP12 is capable of revealing most NGC objects, subtle structure in bright nebulae, fine planetary detail on Jupiter and Saturn, and even challenging targets such as the Horsehead Nebula when used with appropriate filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003eA Perfect Balance of Power and Portability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003eThe UP12 gathers around 44% more light than a 10-inch telescope, yet remains dramatically smaller and lighter than traditional 12-inch designs. Its full 12-inch optical surface (with a generous 12.4-inch overall diameter) provides slightly more true light-gathering area than many mass-produced 12-inch mirrors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2340\"\u003eThis balance makes the UP12 a telescope that actually gets used. 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