Sky-Watcher Dobsonian 12" Collapsible GOTO Telescope
Sky - Watcher Dobsonian 12" Collapsible GOTO Telescope - The Binocular and Telescope Shop
Sky - Watcher Dobsonian 12" Collapsible GOTO Telescope - The Binocular and Telescope Shop

Sky-Watcher Dobsonian 12" Collapsible GOTO Telescope

SKU: SWDOB300CGT
Barcode: 050234118200

$3,699.00

Available to order
Delivery time: Typically 10 months from order

Delivered to anywhere is Australia and New Zealand.
Orders placed before 2 PM are usually shipped the same day.
Sky-Watcher Dobsonian 12" Collapsible GOTO Telescope

$3,699.00

$3,699.00

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Same day shipping

If you order before 2pm we will ship your items same day.
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Expert aftersales support

We fully support our products!
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Minimum 2-Year Warranty. 

+ extended manufacturer warranties
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Aussie Owned & Stocked

Our store is Australian owned and stocked.

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SynScan AZ hand control SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Power Supply: 10 to 15 V DC 1Amp, 2.1mm Plug (Center positive)
  • Motor type: DC Servo Motors,
  • Resolution: Motor encoder: 1,620,000 counts per revolution, Main axis encoder: 11,748 counts per revolution
  • Slew speeds: 1.0X, 2.0X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 200X, 400X, 600X, 800X, 1000X
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
  • Tracking Mode: Dual Axes Tracking
  • Eyepieces: 1.25” Wide angle 12.5mm and 20mm
  • Alignment Method: Brightest-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment
  • Database: 25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC and IC catalogue, partial SAO catalogues, total 42,900 objects
  • Go-To Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc min
Optical Design Newtonian (Parabolic)
Diameter 305mm
Focal Length 1500mm
Secondary Mirror Diameter 70mm
F/ratio F/5
Highest Practical Power 600x
Faintest Steller Magnitude 14.3
Resolving Power 0.46 arc sec
Finderscope 8X50
Focuser diameter 2” with 1.25” adapter Crayford Focuser
Eyepiece(s) 2 eyepieces
Mount Type Dobsonian
Ground Board Diameter 610mm D x 763mm H
Tube Weight 21kg
Tube Dimension(dia. x length) 450mmx(920-1400)mm
Shipping Weight BASE:20kg, OTA:23kg
Shipping Carton Dimensions 2 cartons
BASE: 53x52x103 cm3
OTA: 106x54x55 cm3

 

The SynScanTM AZ hand control allows you 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 dual encoder design 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.

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