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Bintel 84 Wentworth park road, Glebe, 2073, NSW
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多布森望远镜
在 Bintel,我们热爱我们的多布森望远镜,在 COVID-19 期间,世界各地的天文学家都抢购了这些精美的望远镜,导致供应短缺。
如果你能接受它们的尺寸,那么大型地面反射镜能提供无与伦比的宇宙视野。它们绝对是性价比最高的望远镜,即使是相对低预算的 6 英寸望远镜也足以看到星系、星云和行星表面的细节。
无论您是一位热情的初学者,还是只是想在晚上和孩子们一起玩,我们定制的高品质 Bintel 多布森望远镜都会让您大吃一惊。我们还备有高品质的 Skywatcher 望远镜,这种望远镜更便携,具有可折叠设计和电脑化支架 - 是任何初学者入门的好装备!Bintel 已为澳大利亚的业余天文学家提供望远镜超过 30 年 - 约翰·多布森本人甚至曾亲自到我们店里查看多布森望远镜!无论您来自布里斯班、墨尔本还是爱丽丝泉,我们的悉尼商店都可以满足您对望远镜的所有需求。
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SkyWatcher 多布森望远镜 8 英寸
什么是多布森望远镜以及为什么要使用张力控制手柄?
20 世纪 70 年代末,约翰·多布森推广了一种简单、优雅的设计,用于携带牛顿反射镜。多布森式望远镜因其简单性而受到业余天文学家和望远镜制造商的欢迎。它由一个盒子组成,允许望远镜在高度上旋转,以方位角向左和向右旋转。
多布森式望远镜架依靠望远镜架和望远镜之间的平滑摩擦力来将光学管固定到位。如果摩擦力太大,望远镜很难移动到视野中心。如果摩擦力太小,望远镜将无法保持在正确位置。
Sky-Watcher Dobsonian 8 英寸望远镜配有张力控制手柄(美国专利号 6,940,642),用户可以轻松调节以增加或减少张力,从而增加或减少光学管和支架侧板之间的摩擦力。通过提供这样的张力调节器,望远镜即使在失衡时也能保持其位置。设置正确后,光学管在您需要时会保持静止,但仍可以根据需要平稳移动以跟随目标的运动。当张力调节器完全拧紧时,它会将光学管锁定在适当位置。
与任何多布森望远镜一样,SkyWatcher Dobsonian 8 英寸望远镜比任何其他类型的望远镜都更物有所值。我们经常被问到,“对于狂热的初学者来说,哪种望远镜是最好的?”。当然,答案取决于您计划如何使用望远镜,但 SkyWatcher Dobsonian 8 英寸望远镜将位居榜首!
规格
- 光学设计牛顿(抛物线)
- 直径203毫米
- 焦距1200mm
- F/比率F/5.9
- 最高实用功率406x
- 寻星镜8x50
- 2 英寸 Crayford 风格调焦器,带 1.25 英寸适配器
- 目镜: Super 25 和 10
- 管重11kg
- 管尺寸20.5cm x 112cm
- 发货重量15+17 公斤
Saxon 8 英寸 DeepSky (203/1200)多布森望远镜是您开启天文探险之旅的完美伙伴。这款价格实惠的望远镜配有“抛物面”主镜,可消除球面像差,配有四臂副镜支架,配有精细支架(厚度为 0.5 毫米),可减少衍射尖峰和光损失。
这款望远镜的口径为 203 毫米,焦距为 1200 毫米,管径为 8 英寸。这款望远镜配有优质零件和配件 - 特殊的滚珠轴承结构、Crayford 调焦器、目镜和寻星镜都旨在帮助您获得观察体验。组装后,经过一点练习,您很快就能找到并观察月球的岩石表面、太阳系中的行星以及星团、双星、星云和星系等深空物体。
Saxon 8 英寸 DeepSky 多布森望远镜在组装过程中不需要任何额外的工具,并且使用起来非常简单,是天文学初学者的完美望远镜。
什么是多布森望远镜以及为什么要使用张力控制手柄?
20 世纪 70 年代末,约翰·多布森 (John Dobson) 发明了一种简单而优雅的地平式方位角支架,用于承载牛顿反射镜。多布森式支架望远镜因其结构简单而受到业余天文学家和望远镜制造商的青睐。最简单的多布森式支架由一个盒子组成,该盒子允许光学管组件在高度上旋转,而盒子本身则在底座上以方位角旋转。
多布森式支架通常依靠望远镜光学管上的侧轴承与鞍座上的摩擦材料之间的摩擦力来将光学管固定到位。如果摩擦力太大,望远镜很难移动到视野中心。如果摩擦力太小,望远镜将无法停留在原位。这使得使用多布森式支架时很难稳定望远镜的光学管,尤其是在光学管上添加了寻星镜或目镜等附件时。只要摩擦力大小合适,光学管就能稳定,望远镜就可以保持在所需位置来观察物体,即使在支架旋转时也能保持其位置。
目前可用的稳定多布森式支架上望远镜的装置包括:一个可切片的重物,以平衡望远镜的重量,一个必须调整以抑制望远镜移动的摩擦锁,以及一个连接在望远镜筒和支架之间以辅助稳定的弹簧。
这些装置使用起来很不方便,因为它们没有提供简单且用户友好的方法来调整摩擦力。saxon 张力控制手柄发明的目的是提供一种张力调节器,用户可以轻松转动它来增加或减少张力,从而增加或减少光学管和支架侧板之间的摩擦力。
通过提供这样的张力调节器,望远镜无需保持平衡即可保持在原位。张力调节器可以拧紧,这样光学管就可以保持在原位,但在需要调整光学管的位置时仍然可以移动。或者,张力调节器可以完全拧紧以将光学管锁定在原位。
The saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian (153/1200) Telescope is the perfect partner to begin your astronomy adventure with. This affordable telescope comes with a "paraboloidal" primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a four-arm, secondary-mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick) to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss.
This telescope comes with an aperture of 153mm and a focal length of 1200mm in a 6" tube. This scope features quality parts and accessories - the special roller-bearing construction, rack and pinion focuser, eyepieces and finderscope are all designed to aid with your observing experience. Once assembled and with a little practice, you'll soon be able to find and view the rocky surfaces of the Moon, planets in the Solar System as well as deep sky objects such as star clusters, double stars, nebulae and galaxies.
The saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope requires no additional tools during assembly and is incredibly easy to use, making it the perfect scope for beginner astronomers.
| Warranty Information | 5-Years Limited Warranty |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian (Parabolic) |
| Aperture | 153mm |
| Highest Practical Power | 306x |
| Focal Length | 1200mm |
| Focal Ratio | F/7.8 |
| Eyepieces | Plossl 25 and Plossl 10 |
| Finderscope | 6x30 |
| Barlow Lens | No |
| Diagonal | No |
| Mount Type | Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth |
| Tripod | No |
| Optical Tube Weight | 5.78kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | Tube: 125 x 38 x 34cm3, Base: 76 x 67 x 11cm3 |
| Shipping Weight | Tube: 9kg, Base: 13kg |
$1,499.00
Celestron 重新发明了 Dobsonian 望远镜,推出了 StarSense Explorer——这是第一款使用智能手机分析夜空并实时计算其位置的 Dobsonian 望远镜。这款大口径 Celestron StarSense Explorer 非常适合认真的初学者,因为它具有用户友好的界面和详细的教程。它就像拥有自己的夜空私人导游。大口径将确保您在继续天文探险时不会因望远镜的适应而变得不再适合。
停靠、启动、探索
告别复杂的星图、不精确的天文馆应用程序和电脑化的支架。有了 StarSense Explorer,定位物体从未如此简单、快速和准确。设置望远镜几分钟后,您就可以自信地在天空中航行。只需将手机放在独特的 StarSense 底座上,然后启动 StarSense Explorer 应用程序即可。
将手机对准望远镜的光学系统(快速简便的过程)后,StarSense Explorer 会生成当前可见天体的列表。选择后,屏幕上会出现箭头,引导您移动望远镜。当物体准备好在目镜中观看时,靶心会变成绿色。在观察过程中,您可以收听数百条音频描述,并查看应用程序强大数据库中有关数千个物体的详细信息。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPinJ375AQ
高品质经纬仪基座
超稳定的多布森底座为 StarSense Explorer 提供了坚固的基础。它具有大直径可变张力高度轴承、特氟隆方位轴承和侧板上的支架,可提供额外的稳定性(与大多数 8 英寸多布森底座不同)。高度轴承提供平稳的上下运动,而集成的高度“制动”系统允许您沿高度轴调整张力,即使有轻微的不平衡也能实现最平稳的运动。望远镜管上的平移旋钮提供符合人体工程学的握柄,因此您可以精确地指向望远镜,而不会将手上的热量引入光学系统。当天体似乎在夜空中漂移时,您只需对望远镜的位置进行微调,就可以轻松跟踪它们。
高品质光学元件带来炫目视觉效果
这款望远镜配有一个 8 英寸的大型牛顿反射光学管,具有足够的聚光能力,可以呈现天体令人印象深刻的细节,同时还非常便于携带。您可以清晰、明亮地看到木星的四颗伽利略卫星、云带和大红斑、土星环、猎户座星云的气态辉光、礁湖星云的尘埃带以及我们的邻近星系仙女座。与 StarSense Explorer DX 130 AZ 相比,8 英寸多布森望远镜的聚光面积增加了 240% 以上,可以更好地观察暗淡的物体。
所有镜面均采用我们的 XLT 光学涂层,可明显提高对比度和光通量,从而获得更明亮的视野。借助 XLT,您可以在观察月球和行星以及暗淡的星系和星云时辨别出细微的细节。镜子由低膨胀光学玻璃制成,有助于确保在不断变化的环境条件下获得最佳图像。
这款望远镜还配备了高品质的 2 英寸 Crayford 调焦器。Crayford 设计提供精确而流畅的移动,不会发生焦点偏移。它还包括一个 2 英寸到 1.25 英寸的适配器和一个 2 英寸的延长管,因此您可以将几乎任何 1.25 英寸或 2 英寸的望远镜目镜与您的 StarSense Explorer 多布森望远镜一起使用。调焦器还配有一个翼形螺钉,以便您可以锁定最清晰的焦点。
非常适合城市或黑暗天空场所
即使您居住在光污染严重的城市,Celestron StarSense Explorer 8” 多布森望远镜也足够先进,可以轻松挑选出木星、土星、昴宿星团等疏散星团、双星(如昴宿五)、猎户座星云、仙女座星系以及更多最佳和最亮的天体。
但如果您可以将望远镜带到稍微暗一点的地方,就会看到更多物体。借助这台 8 英寸多布森望远镜和相对较暗的天空,数百个迷人的物体触手可及。
由于位于管子和底座平衡点的人体工程学手提把手,StarSense Explorer 多布森望远镜的运输十分方便。管子和调焦器前端还配有防尘罩。
智能手机兼容性
Celestron StarSense Explorer 可与大多数现代智能手机兼容,包括 iPhone 6 及更高版本,以及自 2016 年以来生产的大多数运行 Android 7.1.2 或更高版本的设备。如需查看完整的兼容性列表,请单击此处。
获得专利的 StarSense 天空识别技术
StarSense Explorer 使用专利技术和智能手机来确定望远镜在夜空中的准确位置。Lost in Space 算法 (LISA) 就像卫星在轨道上用来正确定位的算法一样,可以帮助该应用程序将其在头顶上探测到的星图与其内部数据库进行匹配。
虽然其他天文应用程序可能声称它们可以帮助您找到物体,但它们完全依赖于手机的陀螺仪和加速度计,而这些技术不如 LISA 技术那么准确。没有其他应用程序可以准确地告诉您目标何时在目镜中可见。
增强您的设置
将 PowerTank Glow 5000 添加到您的必备配件(单独出售)中,让您的手机在使用 StarSense Explorer 探索时整晚保持充电状态。这款二合一配件是专为 StarSense Explorer Dobs 设计的,它有一个红色手电筒和一个 USB 移动电源,可用于在野外为移动设备充电。使用随附的带子将 PowerTank Glow 5000 连接到 StarSense Explorer 底座前面的两个柱子上,这样它就可以放在方便的位置,以便在使用时为智能手机充电。
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Celestron 目镜和滤镜套件(1.25 英寸)
添加到购物车$ 499.00原价:$499.00。 $ 299.00当前价格为:$299.00。
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添加到购物车Celestron 夜视红色 LED 手电筒
29.95美元
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千橡市太阳能滤镜 203 毫米,适用于 8 英寸牛顿望远镜
$ 219.00
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKEwPntn7YU
如果您想要为您的新望远镜购买配件,我们建议您购买这款观察者套件,它将是一个理想的附加组件:
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BINTEL 观察者套件 #1
$ 160.00
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| 光学管信息: | |
|---|---|
| 光学设计: | 牛顿反射镜 |
| 光圈: | 203毫米(8英寸) |
| 焦距: | 1200 毫米 (47.24 英寸) |
| 焦距比: | f/5.9 |
| 目镜 1 的焦距: | 25 毫米(0.98 英寸) |
| 目镜 1 的放大倍数: | 48x |
| 最高有用放大倍数: | 480x |
| 最低有用放大倍数: | 29x |
| 极限恒星星等: | 14.2 |
| 聚光能力: | 与人眼相比,约为 841 倍 |
| 光学涂层: | 主镜和次镜采用二氧化硅和五氧化二钽保护涂层的 XLT 反射涂层 |
| 镜子材质: | 主镜和次镜的 Pyrex 等效物 |
| 主镜厚度: | 25毫米(厚度比约为1:8) |
| 次镜厚度: | 8.5 毫米 |
| 次镜短轴: | 47 毫米 |
| 管材材质: | 钢 |
| 调焦器: | 2 英寸 Crayford 调焦器,包括 2 英寸延长管和 2 英寸至 1.25 英寸适配器 |
| 寻星镜: | StarPointer™ 红点寻星镜 |
| 解析度: | 0.68 角秒 |
| 决议道斯: | 0.57 角秒 |
| 光学筒尺寸: | 直径 1117.6 毫米 x 241.3 毫米 |
| 光学筒重量: | 9.34 公斤 |
| 安装信息: | |
| 安装类型: | 地平尺多布森基座 |
| 基材: | 刨花板采用三聚氰胺表面和边缘饰条,符合 CARB 标准 |
| 底座尺寸: | 685.8 毫米 x 482.6 毫米 x 482.6 毫米(27 英寸 x 19 英寸 x 19 英寸) |
| 基重: | 22.8 磅(10.3 千克) |
| 回转速度: | 手动的 |
| 软件: | Celestron Starry Night 基础版软件和 StarSense Explorer 应用程序 |
| 望远镜套件总重量: | 19.68 公斤 |
| 包含物品: | 光学管 多布森基地 25mm 目镜 2” Crayford 调焦器 StarPointer™ 红点寻星镜 StarSense 探索者基座 StarSense Explorer解锁代码 目镜架 准直帽 Celestron Starry Night 基础版软件 |
Saxon 8 英寸 DeepSky (203/1200)多布森望远镜是您开启天文探险之旅的完美伙伴。这款价格实惠的望远镜配有“抛物面”主镜,可消除球面像差,配有四臂副镜支架,配有精细支架(厚度为 0.5 毫米),可减少衍射尖峰和光损失。
这款望远镜的口径为 203 毫米,焦距为 1200 毫米,管径为 8 英寸。这款望远镜配有优质零件和配件 - 特殊的滚珠轴承结构、Crayford 调焦器、目镜和寻星镜都旨在帮助您获得观察体验。组装后,经过一点练习,您很快就能找到并观察月球的岩石表面、太阳系中的行星以及星团、双星、星云和星系等深空物体。
Saxon 8 英寸 DeepSky 多布森望远镜在组装过程中不需要任何额外的工具,并且使用起来非常简单,是天文学初学者的完美望远镜。
什么是多布森望远镜以及为什么要使用张力控制手柄?
20 世纪 70 年代末,约翰·多布森 (John Dobson) 发明了一种简单而优雅的地平式方位角支架,用于承载牛顿反射镜。多布森式支架望远镜因其结构简单而受到业余天文学家和望远镜制造商的青睐。最简单的多布森式支架由一个盒子组成,该盒子允许光学管组件在高度上旋转,而盒子本身则在底座上以方位角旋转。
多布森式支架通常依靠望远镜光学管上的侧轴承与鞍座上的摩擦材料之间的摩擦力来将光学管固定到位。如果摩擦力太大,望远镜很难移动到视野中心。如果摩擦力太小,望远镜将无法停留在原位。这使得使用多布森式支架时很难稳定望远镜的光学管,尤其是在光学管上添加了寻星镜或目镜等附件时。只要摩擦力大小合适,光学管就能稳定,望远镜就可以保持在所需位置来观察物体,即使在支架旋转时也能保持其位置。
目前可用的稳定多布森式支架上望远镜的装置包括:一个可切片的重物,以平衡望远镜的重量,一个必须调整以抑制望远镜移动的摩擦锁,以及一个连接在望远镜筒和支架之间以辅助稳定的弹簧。
这些装置使用起来很不方便,因为它们没有提供简单且用户友好的方法来调整摩擦力。saxon 张力控制手柄发明的目的是提供一种张力调节器,用户可以轻松转动它来增加或减少张力,从而增加或减少光学管和支架侧板之间的摩擦力。
通过提供这样的张力调节器,望远镜无需保持平衡即可保持在原位。张力调节器可以拧紧,这样光学管就可以保持在原位,但在需要调整光学管的位置时仍然可以移动。或者,张力调节器可以完全拧紧以将光学管锁定在原位。
$2,049.00
Celestron 重新发明了 Dobsonian 望远镜,推出了 StarSense Explorer——这是第一款使用智能手机分析夜空并实时计算其位置的 Dobsonian 望远镜。这款大口径 Celestron StarSense Explorer 非常适合认真的初学者,因为它具有用户友好的界面和详细的教程。它就像拥有自己的夜空私人导游。大口径将确保您在继续天文探险时不会因望远镜的适应而变得不再适合。
停靠、启动、探索
告别复杂的星图、不精确的天文馆应用程序和电脑化的支架。有了 StarSense Explorer,定位物体从未如此简单、快速和准确。设置望远镜几分钟后,您就可以自信地在天空中航行。只需将手机放在独特的 StarSense 底座上,然后启动 StarSense Explorer 应用程序即可。
将手机对准望远镜的光学系统(快速简便的过程)后,StarSense Explorer 会生成当前可见天体的列表。选择后,屏幕上会出现箭头,引导您移动望远镜。当物体准备好在目镜中观看时,靶心会变成绿色。在观察过程中,您可以收听数百条音频描述,并查看应用程序强大数据库中有关数千个物体的详细信息。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPinJ375AQ
高品质经纬仪基座
超稳定的多布森底座为 StarSense Explorer 提供了坚固的基础。它具有大直径可变张力高度轴承、特氟隆方位轴承和侧板上的支架,可提供额外的稳定性(与大多数 10 英寸多布森底座不同)。高度轴承提供平稳的上下运动,而集成的高度“制动”系统允许您沿高度轴调整张力,即使有轻微的不平衡也能实现最平稳的运动。望远镜管上的平移旋钮提供符合人体工程学的握柄,因此您可以精确地指向望远镜,而不会将手上的热量引入光学系统。当天体似乎在夜空中漂移时,您只需对望远镜的位置进行微调,就可以轻松跟踪它们。
高品质光学元件带来炫目视觉效果
这款望远镜配有一个 10 英寸的大型牛顿反射光学管,具有足够的聚光能力,可以呈现天体中令人印象深刻的细节,同时还非常便于携带。您可以清晰、明亮地看到木星的四颗伽利略卫星、云带和大红斑、土星环、猎户座星云的气态辉光、礁湖星云的尘埃带以及我们的邻近星系仙女座。与 StarSense Explorer DX 130 AZ 相比,10 英寸多布森望远镜的聚光面积增加了 380% 以上,可以更好地观察暗淡的物体。
所有镜面均采用我们的 XLT 光学涂层,可明显提高对比度和光通量,从而获得更明亮的视野。借助 XLT,您可以在观察月球和行星以及暗淡的星系和星云时辨别出细微的细节。镜子由低膨胀光学玻璃制成,有助于确保在不断变化的环境条件下获得最佳图像。
这款望远镜还配备了高品质的 2 英寸 Crayford 调焦器。Crayford 设计提供精确而流畅的移动,不会发生焦点偏移。它还包括一个 2 英寸到 1.25 英寸的适配器和一个 2 英寸的延长管,因此您可以将几乎任何 1.25 英寸或 2 英寸的望远镜目镜与您的 StarSense Explorer 多布森望远镜一起使用。调焦器还配有一个翼形螺钉,以便您可以锁定最清晰的焦点。
非常适合城市或黑暗天空场所
即使您居住在光污染严重的城市,Celestron StarSense Explorer 10” 多布森望远镜也足够先进,可以轻松挑选出木星、土星、昴宿星团等疏散星团、双星(如昴宿五)、猎户座星云、仙女座星系以及更多最佳和最亮的天体。
但是如果你能把望远镜带到稍微暗一点的地方,就能看到更多的物体。有了这台 10 英寸多布森望远镜和相对较暗的天空,数百个迷人的物体就在你的触手可及的地方。
由于位于管子和底座平衡点的人体工程学手提把手,StarSense Explorer 多布森望远镜的运输十分方便。管子和调焦器前端还配有防尘罩。
智能手机兼容性
Celestron StarSense Explorer 可与大多数现代智能手机兼容,包括 iPhone 6 及更高版本,以及自 2016 年以来生产的大多数运行 Android 7.1.2 或更高版本的设备。如需查看完整的兼容性列表,请单击此处。
获得专利的 StarSense 天空识别技术
StarSense Explorer 使用专利技术和智能手机来确定望远镜在夜空中的准确位置。Lost in Space 算法 (LISA) 就像卫星在轨道上用来正确定位的算法一样,可以帮助该应用程序将其在头顶上探测到的星图与其内部数据库进行匹配。
虽然其他天文应用程序可能声称它们可以帮助您找到物体,但它们完全依赖于手机的陀螺仪和加速度计,而这些技术不如 LISA 技术那么准确。没有其他应用程序可以准确地告诉您目标何时在目镜中可见。
增强您的设置
将 PowerTank Glow 5000 添加到您的必备配件(单独出售)中,让您的手机在使用 StarSense Explorer 探索时整晚保持充电状态。这款二合一配件是专为 StarSense Explorer Dobs 设计的,它有一个红色手电筒和一个 USB 移动电源,可用于在野外为移动设备充电。使用随附的带子将 PowerTank Glow 5000 连接到 StarSense Explorer 底座前面的两个柱子上,这样它就可以放在方便的位置,以便在使用时为智能手机充电。
为了更快地获得最清晰的视野,我们建议将 StarSense Explorer 10” 多布森望远镜与多布森望远镜 USB 冷却风扇(单独出售)搭配使用。风扇可更快地将主镜冷却至室外环境温度,让您有更多时间进行观察。它直接安装在多布森望远镜的后部,可与任何 USB 电源配合使用。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKEwPntn7YU
建议配件
| 光学管信息: | |
|---|---|
| 光学设计: | 牛顿反射镜 |
| 光圈: | 254毫米(10英寸) |
| 焦距: | 1200 毫米 (47.24 英寸) |
| 焦距比: | f/4.7 |
| 目镜 1 的焦距: | 25 毫米(0.98 英寸) |
| 目镜 1 的放大倍数: | 48x |
| 最高有用放大倍数: | 600x |
| 最低有用放大倍数: | 36x |
| 极限恒星星等: | 14.7 |
| 聚光能力: | 与人眼相比,为 1317 倍 |
| 光学涂层: | 主镜和次镜采用二氧化硅和五氧化二钽保护涂层的 XLT 反射涂层 |
| 镜子材质: | 主镜和次镜的 Pyrex 等效物 |
| 主镜厚度: | 30 毫米(1.18 英寸)(厚度比约为 1:8) |
| 次镜厚度: | 11.5 毫米 (0.45 英寸) |
| 次镜短轴: | 64毫米(2.52英寸) |
| 管材材质: | 钢 |
| 调焦器: | 2 英寸 Crayford 调焦器,包括 2 英寸延长管和 2 英寸至 1.25 英寸适配器 |
| 寻星镜: | StarPointer™ 红点寻星镜 |
| 解析度: | 0.55 角秒 |
| 决议道斯: | 0.46 角秒 |
| 光学筒尺寸: | 直径 1117.6 毫米 x 292.1 毫米 |
| 光学筒重量: | 29.2 磅(13.24 千克) |
| 安装信息: | |
| 安装类型: | 地平尺多布森基座 |
| 基材: | 刨花板采用三聚氰胺表面和边缘饰条,符合 CARB 标准 |
| 底座尺寸: | 673.1 毫米 x 533.4 毫米 x 533.4 毫米 |
| 基重: | 11.6 公斤 |
| 回转速度: | 手动的 |
| 软件: | Celestron Starry Night 基础版软件和 StarSense Explorer 应用程序 |
| 望远镜套件总重量: | 24.86 公斤 |
| 包含物品: | 光学管 多布森基地 25mm 目镜 2” Crayford 调焦器 StarPointer™ 红点寻星镜 StarSense 探索者基座 StarSense Explorer解锁代码 目镜架 准直帽 Celestron Starry Night 基础版软件 |
The Saxon 5" DeepSky CT delivers serious optical performance in a remarkably portable package. Its 130mm aperture and 650mm focal length gather sufficient light for detailed lunar observation and bright deep-sky objects, while the compact tabletop design keeps total weight under 6.5kg—ideal for observers who value mobility without sacrificing aperture. The pre-assembled tube and included pair of 1.25" eyepieces mean you're ready to observe within minutes. A practical choice for those transitioning from binoculars to dedicated telescope work, or for experienced observers seeking a secondary scope for travel and field sessions.
Saxon 5" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Warranty Information | 5-Years Limited Warranty |
| Optical Specifications | |
| Optical Design | Newtonian (Parabolic) |
| Aperture | 130mm |
| Highest Practical Power | 260x |
| Focal Length | 650mm |
| Focal Ratio | F/5.0 |
| Accessories | |
| Eyepieces | 25mm and 10mm |
| Finderscope | Red dot |
| Barlow Lens | N/A |
| Diagonal | No |
| Mount & Physical Specifications | |
| Mount Type | Table-Top Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth |
| Tripod | No |
| Shipping Dimensions | 54 x 41 x 40 cm³ |
| Shipping Weight | 9.3 kg |
The saxon 8" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope (203/1200) features a powerhouse telescope with amazing light-gathering capabilities that's easy to use and transport.
This beginner telescope is the retractable twin to the full-tube saxon 8" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope and comes with the same specs of 203mm aperture and a focal length of 1200mm. Featuring a collapsible truss-tube dobsonian design, the optical tube can be retracted into a shorter length and locked down to ensure secure and easy transportation. This scope also comes with a paraboloidal primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration allowing you to see wide-field views of the Moon, constellations and deep sky objects such as the Great Orion Nebula.
Assembly of the telescope requires no additional tools. You'll be pleased with how easy it is to use the saxon 8" DeepSky Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope with its Dobsonian mount. Simply swivel the telescope to the direction of your intended object and look through the eyepiece. This scope's Teflon bearing system in both axes with tension control handle means you'll be able to smoothly move your telescope to a precise location.
What is a Dobsonian telescope and why the tension control handle?
A simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970's. The Dobsonian mounted telescope is popular among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity. In its simplest form, the Dobsonian mount consists of a box which allows the optical tube assembly to pivot in altitude, while the box itself is swivelled on a base in azimuth.
The Dobsonian mount usually relies on the friction between the side bearings on the optical tube of the telescope and a frictional material on the saddle to hold the optical tube in place. If there is too much friction, the telescope is difficult to move to center an object in the filed of view. If there is too little friction, the telescope will not sty where it is positioned. This makes stabilizing the optical tube of the telescope difficult when using a Dobsonian mount, especially when accessories, such as a finderscope or an eyepiece, are added to the optical tube. As long as the amount of friction is at an appropriate level, and therefore stabilization of the optical tube is achieved, the telescope can remain in its desired position to view an object and maintain its position even when the mount is rotated.
The devices for stabilizing a telescope on the Dobsonian mount currently available include: a sliceable weight to counter balance the weight of the telescope, a friction lock that must be adjusted to inhibit movement of the telescope, and a spring attached between the telescope tube and mount to aid in stabilization.
These devices are inconvenient to use because they do not provide a simple and user-friendly way to adjust the friction. The objective of the saxon Tension Control Handle invention is to provide a tension adjuster that users can easily turn to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboard of the mount.
By providing such a tension adjuster, the telescope does not need to be balanced in order to stay in position. The tension adjuster can be tightened such that the optical tube can stay in a position but can still be moved when prompted to adjust the position of the optical tube. Alternatively, the tension adjuster can be completely tightened to lock the optical tube in position.
The Saxon 10" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope (254/1200) features a powerhouse telescope with amazing light-gathering capabilities that's easy to use and transport.
This telescope is the retractable twin to the full-tube Saxon 10" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope and comes with the same specs of 254mm aperture and a focal length of 1200mm. Featuring a collapsible truss-tube dobsonian design, the optical tube can be retracted into a shorter length and locked down to ensure secure and easy transportation. This scope also comes with a paraboloidal primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration allowing you to see wide-field views of the Moon, constellations and deep sky objects such as the Great Orion Nebula.
Assembly of the telescope requires no additional tools. You'll be pleased with how easy it is to use the Saxon 10" DeepSky Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope with its Dobsonian mount. Simply swivel the telescope to the direction of your intended object and look through the eyepiece. This scope's Teflon bearing system in both axes with tension control handle means you'll be able to smoothly move your telescope to a precise location.
What is a Dobsonian telescope and why the tension control handle?
A simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970's. The Dobsonian mounted telescope is popular among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity. In its simplest form, the Dobsonian mount consists of a box which allows the optical tube assembly to pivot in altitude, while the box itself is swivelled on a base in azimuth.
The Dobsonian mount usually relies on the friction between the side bearings on the optical tube of the telescope and a frictional material on the saddle to hold the optical tube in place. If there is too much friction, the telescope is difficult to move to center an object in the filed of view. If there is too little friction, the telescope will not sty where it is positioned. This makes stabilizing the optical tube of the telescope difficult when using a Dobsonian mount, especially when accessories, such as a finderscope or an eyepiece, are added to the optical tube. As long as the amount of friction is at an appropriate level, and therefore stabilization of the optical tube is achieved, the telescope can remain in its desired position to view an object and maintain its position even when the mount is rotated.
The devices for stabilizing a telescope on the Dobsonian mount currently available include: a sliceable weight to counter balance the weight of the telescope, a friction lock that must be adjusted to inhibit movement of the telescope, and a spring attached between the telescope tube and mount to aid in stabilization.
These devices are inconvenient to use because they do not provide a simple and user-friendly way to adjust the friction. The objective of the saxon Tension Control Handle invention is to provide a tension adjuster that users can easily turn to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboard of the mount.
By providing such a tension adjuster, the telescope does not need to be balanced in order to stay in position. The tension adjuster can be tightened such that the optical tube can stay in a position but can still be moved when prompted to adjust the position of the optical tube. Alternatively, the tension adjuster can be completely tightened to lock the optical tube in position.
$749.00
Sky-Watcher VIRTUOSO GTi 130 毫米 (5 英寸) 反射台式多布森望远镜是一款 GOTO 望远镜,非常适合想要直接观星的初学者和经验丰富的观察者。
这款小型望远镜便携性极高,具有完整的 GOTO 和跟踪功能。
从 Apple 或 Android 商店下载 SynScan 应用程序,并连接到 Sky-Watcher VIRTUOSO 支架生成的 Wifi 网络。安装 SynScan 应用程序后,您无需互联网连接即可使用望远镜,因此它非常适合在手机信号可能不可用的黑暗天空地点进行观察。
使用“明亮物体”校准模式,校准支架仅需几分钟。计算机化的 SynScan 系统可自动指向和跟踪天空中超过 42,000 个物体,包括行星、星团、星云甚至星系。这意味着花在寻找微弱星云或遥远行星上的时间更少,而花在享受观测上的时间更多。
直径 130 毫米 (5 英寸) 的折叠式多布森望远镜是一款小巧且易于使用的台式望远镜。专利折叠系统使其特别易于存放和运输。只需伸展镜筒,使用红点寻星镜对准望远镜,插入目镜,即可欣赏夜空。这款 Sky-Watcher 望远镜将揭示土星环、木星带、火星极地冰盖、金星和月亮相位的细节以及许多深空物体的景色。
VIRTUOSO GTi 多布森望远镜支架需要 12v DC 电源,可使用电池供电。BINTEL 可提供额外的 12v 电源适配器或可充电便携式电池组,以满足您的需求。
The Saxon 12" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope features a powerhouse telescope with amazing light-gathering capabilities that's easy to use and transport.
This telescope is the retractable twin to the full-tube saxon 12" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope and comes with the same specs of 305mm aperture and a focal length of 1500mm. Featuring a collapsible truss-tube dobsonian design, the optical tube can be retracted into a shorter length and locked down to ensure secure and easy transportation. This scope also comes with a paraboloidal primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration allowing you to see wide-field views of the Moon, constellations and deep sky objects such as the Great Orion Nebula.
Assembly of the telescope requires no additional tools. You'll be pleased with how easy it is to use the saxon 12" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope with its Dobsonian mount. Simply swivel the telescope to the direction of your intended object and look through the eyepiece. This scope's Teflon bearing system in both axes with tension control handle means you'll be able to smoothly move your telescope to a precise location.
The DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescopes series comes in three sizes - 8", 10" and 12".
What is a Dobsonian telescope and why the tension control handle?
A simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970's. The Dobsonian mounted telescope is popular among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity. In its simplest form, the Dobsonian mount consists of a box which allows the optical tube assembly to pivot in altitude, while the box itself is swivelled on a base in azimuth.
The Dobsonian mount usually relies on the friction between the side bearings on the optical tube of the telescope and a frictional material on the saddle to hold the optical tube in place. If there is too much friction, the telescope is difficult to move to center an object in the filed of view. If there is too little friction, the telescope will not sty where it is positioned. This makes stabilizing the optical tube of the telescope difficult when using a Dobsonian mount, especially when accessories, such as a finderscope or an eyepiece, are added to the optical tube. As long as the amount of friction is at an appropriate level, and therefore stabilization of the optical tube is achieved, the telescope can remain in its desired position to view an object and maintain its position even when the mount is rotated.
The devices for stabilizing a telescope on the Dobsonian mount currently available include: a sliceable weight to counter balance the weight of the telescope, a friction lock that must be adjusted to inhibit movement of the telescope, and a spring attached between the telescope tube and mount to aid in stabilization.
These devices are inconvenient to use because they do not provide a simple and user-friendly way to adjust the friction. The objective of the saxon Tension Control Handle invention is to provide a tension adjuster that users can easily turn to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboard of the mount.
By providing such a tension adjuster, the telescope does not need to be balanced in order to stay in position. The tension adjuster can be tightened such that the optical tube can stay in a position but can still be moved when prompted to adjust the position of the optical tube. Alternatively, the tension adjuster can be completely tightened to lock the optical tube in position.
$1,150.00
Step up to to the Sky-Watcher 10" Dobsonian for extra light gathering and sharper observing!
- Most Practical f/5 Telescope
- Outstanding Light Gathering Ability
- Super-smooth Azimuth Movement
- Tension Control System
- 2″ Focuser with a 1.25″ Adaptor
- 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warranty
The Ultimate Light Gatherers
The Dobsonian telescopes are named after John Dobson, an amateur astronomer who designed a very simple but effective telescope, where the key factor is a large aperture for little money. His idea was to mount a Newton telescope on an easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount that does not need time-consuming alignments.
The Sky-Watcher 10″ Dobsonian is a large aperture Newtonian reflector telescope with f/5 focal ratio, make it ideal for wide field and deep-sky observation. Big aperture means better light gathering power and with this Sky-Watcher Telescope you are able to see prominent deep-sky object such as nebulae, star cluster and many more. It's also an excellent telescope for viewing planets such as Jupiter, Saturn and its rings and more.
To top it off, the Sky-Watcher Classic 250P Dobsonian is equipped with a 2″ Crayford focuser and focuser locking screw to allow easy use of either eyepiece size.
Tension Control System
The Tension Control System allows you to adjust the friction setting; to increase or reduce the amount of resistance when moving the tube on the wooden mount, so you always have the appropriate resistance. The secret of the design is to correctly balance the optical tube with the specially designed handles (found on the base) and this adds enough friction and tension to allow the tube to move easily when nudged or to stay solidly in position.
In The Box:
- Finderscope 6X30 straight version
- Eyepiece 1.25″ 20mm (60x) – apparent field of view 70°
- Eyepiece 1.25″ 12.5mm (96x) – apparent field of view 70°
- Eyepiece adaptor from 2″ to 1.25″ with M42 thread
- 2″ Tube Extension
- User Manual
Specifications
| Model | SWDOB250 |
| Optical Design | Newtonian (parabolic primary mirror) |
| Aperture | 250mm |
| Focal Length | 1200mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Resolving Power | 0.60" |
| Stellar Limit Magnitude | 12.9 |
| Highest Practical Magnification | 400X |
| Light Gathering Power (vs unaided eye) | 816 |
| Focuser | 2" Crayford with 1.25" adaptor |
$1,125.00
Sky-Watcher VIRTUOSO GTi 127/1500 马克苏托夫卡塞格林台式多布森望远镜是一款 GOTO 望远镜,非常适合想要直接观星的初学者和经验丰富的观察者。
这款小型望远镜便携性极高,具有完整的 GOTO 和跟踪功能。
从 Apple 或 Android 商店下载 SynScan 应用程序,并连接到 Sky-Watcher VIRTUOSO 支架生成的 Wifi 网络。安装 SynScan 应用程序后,您无需互联网连接即可使用望远镜,因此它非常适合在手机信号可能不可用的黑暗天空地点进行观察。
使用“明亮物体”校准模式,校准支架仅需几分钟。计算机化的 SynScan 系统可自动指向和跟踪天空中超过 42,000 个物体,包括行星、星团、星云甚至星系。这意味着花在寻找微弱星云或遥远行星上的时间更少,而花在享受观测上的时间更多。
马克苏托夫-卡塞格林望远镜是一种紧凑而强大的光学设计,它结合了前弯月形透镜和两面镜子。光学管由前弯月形透镜封闭,保护镜子免受大气因素(如湿气、灰尘和污染)的影响。管子很短,但焦距很长,可以使用标准目镜实现高倍放大。这款 Sky-Watcher 望远镜的最大实用放大倍率为 256 倍,可以揭示土星环、木星带、火星极地冰盖以及金星和月亮相位的细节。
VIRTUOSO GTi 多布森望远镜支架需要 12v DC 电源,可使用电池供电。BINTEL 可提供额外的 12v 电源适配器或可充电便携式电池组,以满足您的需求。
$2,249.00
Saxon 8 英寸 DeepSky (203/1200)多布森望远镜是您开启天文探险之旅的完美伙伴。这款价格实惠的望远镜配有“抛物面”主镜,可消除球面像差,配有四臂副镜支架,配有精细支架(厚度为 0.5 毫米),可减少衍射尖峰和光损失。
这款望远镜的口径为 203 毫米,焦距为 1200 毫米,管径为 8 英寸。这款望远镜配有优质零件和配件 - 特殊的滚珠轴承结构、Crayford 调焦器、目镜和寻星镜都旨在帮助您获得观察体验。组装后,经过一点练习,您很快就能找到并观察月球的岩石表面、太阳系中的行星以及星团、双星、星云和星系等深空物体。
Saxon 8 英寸 DeepSky 多布森望远镜在组装过程中不需要任何额外的工具,并且使用起来非常简单,是天文学初学者的完美望远镜。
什么是多布森望远镜以及为什么要使用张力控制手柄?
20 世纪 70 年代末,约翰·多布森 (John Dobson) 发明了一种简单而优雅的地平式方位角支架,用于承载牛顿反射镜。多布森式支架望远镜因其结构简单而受到业余天文学家和望远镜制造商的青睐。最简单的多布森式支架由一个盒子组成,该盒子允许光学管组件在高度上旋转,而盒子本身则在底座上以方位角旋转。
多布森式支架通常依靠望远镜光学管上的侧轴承与鞍座上的摩擦材料之间的摩擦力来将光学管固定到位。如果摩擦力太大,望远镜很难移动到视野中心。如果摩擦力太小,望远镜将无法停留在原位。这使得使用多布森式支架时很难稳定望远镜的光学管,尤其是在光学管上添加了寻星镜或目镜等附件时。只要摩擦力大小合适,光学管就能稳定,望远镜就可以保持在所需位置来观察物体,即使在支架旋转时也能保持其位置。
目前可用的稳定多布森式支架上望远镜的装置包括:一个可切片的重物,以平衡望远镜的重量,一个必须调整以抑制望远镜移动的摩擦锁,以及一个连接在望远镜筒和支架之间以辅助稳定的弹簧。
这些装置使用起来很不方便,因为它们没有提供简单且用户友好的方法来调整摩擦力。saxon 张力控制手柄发明的目的是提供一种张力调节器,用户可以轻松转动它来增加或减少张力,从而增加或减少光学管和支架侧板之间的摩擦力。
通过提供这样的张力调节器,望远镜无需保持平衡即可保持在原位。张力调节器可以拧紧,这样光学管就可以保持在原位,但在需要调整光学管的位置时仍然可以移动。或者,张力调节器可以完全拧紧以将光学管锁定在原位。
From $4,890.00
Hubble UL12 – 12" Lightweight Reflector Telescope
Hubble UP12 – An Ultra-Portable 12" Dobsonian Telescope
The 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.
Once 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.
Light, Compact and Truly Portable
The 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.
All 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.
Optical Performance
The 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.
Both 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.
A Perfect Balance of Power and Portability
The 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.
This balance makes the UP12 a telescope that actually gets used. It is large enough to deliver meaningful deep-sky performance, yet portable enough to be taken out frequently without hesitation.
Specs:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Optical design | Reflector |
| Optical diameter | 12" (304.8 mm) |
| Focal length | 1372 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/4.5 |
| Eyepiece height at zenith | ~1320 mm |
| Optics type | Parabolic |
| Eyepieces | Not included |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited++ (Strehl 0.95+ for primary 1/10 λ PV for secondary) |
| Finder scope | Not included |
| Focuser | Lightweight low-profile 2" dual-speed linear bearing Crayford (50.8 mm) |
| Secondary mirror | 60 mm |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter | 19.7% |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by area | 3.9% |
| Mirror coatings / over-coatings | 96% Enhanced coating on primary and secondary mirrors |
| Tube material | 6063-T6 Aluminium Alloy tubes with black zinc-plated steel knob screws all aluminium alloy structure |
| Weight, fully assembled | ~14.5 kg |
| Dawes Limit | 0.38″ |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.44″ |
| Limiting Magnitude | 14.9 |
| Maximum Magnification | 600× |
| Additional / optional accessories | Red-dot finder 8×50 Finder Tube Shroud Vinyl foam cushioned grips |
| Other features | Stainless steel cable sling lateral support and deluxe push-pull brass knob collimation screws |
$48,290.00
Hubble UL32 – 32" Lightweight Reflector Telescope
The Hubble UL32sg is a flagship 32-inch Dobsonian telescope designed for serious deep-sky observers, research-grade visual work, and advanced EAA applications. With a massive 32-inch primary mirror, the UL32sg delivers 16 times the light grasp of an 8-inch telescope and four times that of a 16-inch, revealing galaxies, nebulae, and fine structure at a level few instruments on Earth can match.
Despite its extraordinary aperture, the UL32sg is engineered to remain as compact and transportable as possible for its class. Fully assembled, the telescope weighs around 150 kg and features a modular, all-metal construction with sectional truss tubes and a folding altitude bearing structure. A real mirror box provides safe protection for the primary mirror during transport and storage.
Light, Strong, Compact and Still Portable
The UL32sg is built using precision-machined aluminium alloy components, extensively modelled with CAD and FEA to optimise structural rigidity while minimising weight. Eight rigid sectional truss tubes ensure excellent stiffness and collimation stability, even at extreme elevations.
While the UL32sg is not a casual backyard instrument, it remains one of the most compact and practical 32-inch class telescopes available, capable of being transported and assembled by a small team for dark-sky expeditions, observatories, and research installations.
Revolutionary Smart Go-To System
The UL32sg is supplied exclusively in a Smart Go-To configuration, built around the state-of-the-art OnStep control system. This advanced platform combines fully motorised Go-To, high-resolution encoders, and a revolutionary plate-solving smart finder for unmatched pointing accuracy.
Using the system is simple: select a target via the smart hand controller or third-party software such as SkySafari or Stellarium, then with a single button press the telescope captures an image, plate-solves its position, and automatically refines its pointing until the target is perfectly centred.
The system supports automated star alignment, automated “Star Shows” such as Messier Marathons, intelligent routing to reduce slewing time by 30–50%, and full EAA live stacking for electronically assisted observing.
Connectivity includes built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, INDI and ASCOM drivers, real-time clock, spiral search, park/unpark, and full sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking rates. Control is available via smart hand controller, desktop software, or mobile apps on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Exclusive Sandwich Mirror Technology
The UL32sg uses a lightweight sandwich primary mirror designed to reach thermal equilibrium far faster than traditional solid mirrors. Rapid cooling dramatically reduces mirror seeing and internal turbulence, allowing the telescope to achieve its full optical potential much sooner in real-world conditions.
Unlike thick solid mirrors that may never stabilise during changing temperatures, the sandwich design delivers sharp, stable images without the need for active cooling systems, avoiding vibration and mechanical complexity.
Enhanced Optical Coatings
Both primary and secondary mirrors receive 96% enhanced dielectric coatings with multiple precision-controlled layers. These coatings maximise reflectivity, reduce scatter, and provide excellent chemical and mechanical durability, delivering bright, high-contrast images even at extreme magnifications.
Real Mirror Cell in a Real Mirror Box
The UL32sg features a fully engineered 27-point flotation mirror cell with sling and 90-degree pivoting lateral supports. This system prevents mirror deformation and eliminates astigmatism commonly caused by simpler collimation designs.
The independent three-point rod-end collimation system allows precise adjustment without stressing the mirror edge, maintaining optical integrity under all observing orientations.
Dual-Speed 2" Linear Bearing Crayford Focuser
The UL32sg is fitted with a precision 2-inch dual-speed linear bearing Crayford focuser, capable of handling heavy modern eyepieces and imaging equipment. The fine focus control provides ten times finer adjustment for critical focusing at high power or during EAA use, with approximately 50 mm of travel.
Specifications (UL16)
| Optical design | Reflector |
|---|---|
| Optical diameter | 32" (812.8 mm) |
| Focal length | ~2683 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/3.3 |
| Eyepiece height at zenith | ~2570 mm |
| Optics type | Parabolic |
| Control system | State-of-the-art OnStep Smart Go-To |
| Eyepieces | Not included |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited++ (Strehl 0.95+ for primary 1/10 λ PV for secondary) |
| Finder scope | Not included |
| Focuser | 2" dual-speed linear bearing Crayford (50.8 mm) |
| Secondary mirror | 180 mm |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter | 22.1% |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by area | 4.9% |
| Mirror coatings / over-coatings | 96% Enhanced coating on primary and secondary mirrors |
| Tube material | 6063-T6 Aluminium Alloy tubes with black zinc-plated steel knob screws aluminium alloy main structure (OTA and mount) and steel mirror cell |
| Length of optical tube | ~2600 mm |
| Weight, optical tube | ~120 kg |
| Weight, fully assembled | ~150 kg |
| Connectivity | Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth |
| Power supply | Control: 12 VDC 2A Motors: 24 VDC 5A |
| Dawes Limit | 0.14″ |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.17″ |
| Limiting Magnitude | 17.3 |
| Maximum Magnification | 1600× |
| Additional / optional accessories | 8×50 Finder Tube Shroud Wheelbarrow handles Vinyl foam cushioned grips |
| Other features | 27-point flotation mirror cell sling lateral support deluxe push-pull brass knob collimation screws |
From $21,190.00
Hubble UL24 – A Lightweight 24" Dobsonian Telescope
The Hubble UL24 is a made-to-order 24-inch Dobsonian telescope, designed for experienced observers who want truly extreme aperture without sacrificing transportability.
With a huge 24-inch primary mirror, the UL24 delivers around nine times the light grasp of an 8-inch telescope and four times that of a 12-inch, revealing ultra-faint galaxies, subtle nebular structure, and fine detail in planetary nebulae that smaller instruments simply cannot reach.
Light, Strong, and Surprisingly Portable
The UL24 features a precision-machined all-metal construction with eight rigid aluminium truss tubes and an extremely strong folding altitude bearing structure. Despite its massive aperture, the complete telescope weighs only around 70 kg, making it dramatically lighter than traditional 24-inch Dobsonians.
A real mirror box protects the primary mirror during transport, while the modular design allows the telescope to be broken down into manageable components for storage and travel. The heaviest single component is the primary mirror at around 30 kg, allowing one person to realistically transport the system to dark-sky locations.
Optical Performance
At the heart of the UL24 is a premium parabolic primary mirror with a full 24-inch optical surface and an overall diameter of 24.4 inches. This provides around 4% more true optical area than many other 24-inch designs that use undersized optical surfaces.
Each mirror is individually tested and finished to achieve diffraction-limited performance, with a Strehl ratio of 0.95+ for the primary and 1/10 wave or better for the secondary. Both mirrors receive 96% enhanced reflective coatings, maximising light throughput and contrast while reducing scatter.
The fast f/3.3 focal ratio keeps the eyepiece height to just 1955 mm at zenith, allowing most observers to use the telescope without a ladder while still enjoying extreme aperture.
Choose Your Telescope Control
The UL24 can be customised to suit your observing style. You can use it fully manually, or opt for Guided Push-To or Automatic Go-To systems.
Manual Mode
Even without electronics, the UL24 remains a highly refined Dobsonian with smooth, stable motion and precise balance. Manual observing delivers the classic deep-sky experience at a scale few observers ever reach.
Guided Push-To Version
The Guided Push-To version uses the SkyHub2 digital setting circle system, providing accurate real-time positioning without motorised tracking. High-resolution encoders on both axes feed live position data into compatible planetarium software.
Alignment is quick and intuitive using one- or two-star alignment. The system works with SkySafari, Stellarium, Cartes du Ciel, TheSky, and other ASCOM-compatible software on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.
Power consumption is extremely low, allowing up to 100 hours of operation from a standard USB power bank. Both WiFi and Bluetooth are supported.
Automatic Go-To Version
The Go-To version adds fully motorised pointing and tracking for hands-free observing. A smart hand controller with a 30,000-object database supports multi-star alignment for highly accurate pointing.
Built-in encoders and a real-time clock maintain accurate sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking. The system can be controlled via WiFi or Bluetooth using SkySafari, Stellarium, or ASCOM/INDI-compatible software on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.
Adjustable slew and guide speeds, spiral search, and park/unpark functionality ensure smooth, precise operation during long observing sessions.
| Optical design | Reflector |
|---|---|
| Optical diameter | 24" |
| Focal length | ~2012 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/3.3 |
| Eyepiece height at zenith | ~1955 mm |
| Optics type | Parabolic |
| Eyepieces | Not included |
| Optical quality |
Diffraction limited++ (Strehl 0.95+ for primary, 1/10 λ PV for secondary) |
| Finder scope | Not included |
| Focuser | 2" dual-speed linear bearing Crayford |
| Secondary mirror | 127 mm |
| Secondary obstruction (diameter) | 20.80% |
| Secondary obstruction (area) | 4.30% |
| Mirror coatings |
96% Enhanced coating on primary and secondary mirrors |
| Tube material |
6063-T6 aluminium alloy tubes Aluminium alloy OTA & mount Steel mirror cell |
| Weight (optical tube) | ~61 kg |
| Weight (fully assembled) | ~70 kg |
| Dawes Limit | 0.19" |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.23" |
| Limiting magnitude | 16.4 |
| Maximum magnification | 1200× |
| Optional accessories |
8×50 Finder Tube Shroud Wheelbarrow handles Vinyl foam cushioned grips |
| Other features |
Sling lateral support Deluxe push-pull brass knob collimation screws |
From $10,690.00
Hubble UL20 – A Lightweight 20" Dobsonian Telescope
The Hubble UL20 is a made-to-order 20-inch Dobsonian telescope designed for observers who want truly extreme aperture without the bulk and weight of traditional large Dobsonians.
With its enormous 20-inch primary mirror, the UL20 gathers over six times more light than an 8-inch telescope, and almost three times the light grasp of a 12-inch, revealing galaxies, nebulae, and fine structure at a level normally reserved for permanent observatory installations.
A Premium, Light, Compact and Portable Design
Despite its size, the UL20 is engineered to remain practical and transportable. The precision-machined all-metal truss construction delivers exceptional rigidity while keeping overall weight to around half that of traditional 20-inch Dobsonians.
The modular truss design allows the telescope to be broken down for transport, while the reinforced mirror box protects the primary mirror during storage and travel. This makes the UL20 a genuine “portable observatory” for dedicated deep-sky observers.
Optical Performance
At the heart of the UL20 is 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, ensuring excellent contrast and pinpoint stellar images across the field.
Both mirrors receive 96% enhanced reflective coatings, maximising light throughput while reducing scatter. This results in breathtaking deep-sky views, extremely faint object detection, and exceptional planetary performance even at very high magnifications.
Choose Your Telescope Control
The UL20 can be customised to suit your observing style. You can use it fully manually, or opt for Guided Push-To or Automatic Go-To systems.
Manual Mode
Even without electronics, the UL20 remains a precision Dobsonian with smooth, stable bearings and a well-balanced truss structure. This allows for classic hands-on observing with direct control and intuitive sky navigation.
Guided Push-To Version
The UL20 Guided Push-To version features the SkyHub2 digital setting circle system, providing accurate real-time telescope positioning without motorised tracking. High-resolution 8192 PPR encoders on both axes continuously update your telescope’s position in compatible planetarium software.
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Fast one-star alignment, with optional two-star alignment for higher accuracy
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Compatible with SkySafari, Stellarium, Cartes du Ciel, TheSky, and other ASCOM software
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Works on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices
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Extremely low power consumption, up to 100 hours from a 15,000 mAh USB power bank
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WiFi and Bluetooth supported (WiFi only for iOS devices)
Automatic Go-To Version
The UL20 Go-To version adds fully motorised pointing and tracking for a hands-free observing experience. It includes a smart hand controller with a 30,000-object database and supports advanced 1–9 star alignment for high pointing accuracy.
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Built-in encoders and real-time clock maintain accurate sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking rates
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Control via WiFi or Bluetooth using SkySafari, Stellarium, or ASCOM/INDI software
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Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
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Adjustable slew and guide speeds, spiral search, and park/unpark functionality
Choosing Your Focal Ratio: f/3.3, f/3.7 or f/4.2
The UL20 is available in three focal ratios, allowing you to balance comfort, optical performance, and field of view.
Why choose f/4.2?
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Sharper images with almost 50% less coma than f/3.7
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Smaller central obstruction (3.5" secondary vs 4.0" on f/3.7)
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Easier to achieve perfect collimation
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Better suited for high-magnification lunar and planetary observing
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A coma corrector is helpful but not essential for many users
Why choose f/3.3 or f/3.7?
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No ladder required at all for f/3.3; only a small step may be needed for f/4.2 near zenith
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Extremely wide true field of view, especially with f/3.3
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Ideal for sweeping large nebulae and rich Milky Way fields
All three versions deliver extraordinary performance. A coma corrector is strongly recommended for the UL20 f/3.3, while the f/4.2 prioritises optical cleanliness and ease of use.
Thanks to Hubble’s two-section truss design for f/4.2 (single-section for f/3.3 and f/3.7), all versions remain equally rigid and transportable. Please note that counterweights may be required for balance, depending on configuration, and are not included.
Specifications (UL20)
| Optical design | Reflector |
|---|---|
| Optical diameter | 20" (508 mm) |
| Focal length | ~1676 mm (f/3.3) ~1880 mm (f/3.7) ~2134 mm (f/4.2) |
| Focal ratio | f/3.3, f/3.7, f/4.2 |
| Eyepiece height at zenith | ~1490 mm (f/3.3) ~1745 mm (f/3.7) ~2000 mm (f/4.2) |
| Optics type | Parabolic |
| Eyepieces | Not included |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited++ (Strehl 0.95+ primary 1/10 λ PV secondary) |
| Finder scope | Not included |
| Focuser | 2" dual-speed linear bearing Crayford (50.8 mm) |
| Secondary mirror | 100 mm (f/3.3 f/3.7) 90 mm (f/4.2) |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter | 19.7% (f/3.3 f/3.7) 17.7% (f/4.2) |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by area | 3.9% (f/3.3 f/3.7) 3.1% (f/4.2) |
| Mirror coatings / over-coatings | 96% Enhanced coating on primary and secondary mirrors |
| Tube material | 6063-T6 Aluminium Alloy tubes with black zinc-plated steel knob screws aluminium alloy main structure (OTA and mount) and steel mirror cell |
| Length of optical tube | ~1850 mm (f/3.3 f/3.7) ~2110 mm (f/4.2) |
| Weight, optical tube | ~34.5 kg (f/3.3 f/3.7) ~35 kg (f/4.2) |
| Weight, fully assembled | ~40 kg (f/3.3 f/3.7) ~40.5 kg (f/4.2) |
| Dawes Limit | 0.19″ |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.23″ |
| Limiting Magnitude | 16.4 |
| Maximum Magnification | 1200× |
| Additional / optional accessories | 8×50 Finder Tube Shroud Wheelbarrow handles Vinyl foam cushioned grips |
| Other features | Sling lateral support and deluxe push-pull brass knob collimation screws |
From $8,090.00
Hubble UL18 – A Lightweight 18" Dobsonian Telescope
The Hubble UL18 is a made-to-order 18-inch Dobsonian telescope, built specifically for serious visual observers who want true observatory-class performance in a portable, transportable design.
With a massive 18-inch primary mirror, the UL18 gathers over five times more light than an 8-inch telescope, and more than twice the light grasp of a 12-inch, unlocking faint galaxies, delicate nebular structure, and extreme planetary detail that simply isn’t possible with smaller apertures.
Light, Strong, and Surprisingly Portable
Each UL18 is custom built to order using precision-machined all-metal components. The truss construction uses eight rigid aluminium truss tubes and a folding altitude bearing structure to provide exceptional stiffness while keeping overall weight under control.
The large mirror box design protects the primary mirror during transport, while the modular layout allows the telescope to be broken down quickly for storage or travel. Fully assembled, the UL18 weighs just ~33 kg, making it one of the most portable 18-inch class Dobsonians available.
Optical Performance
At the heart of the UL18 is 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, ensuring excellent contrast and pinpoint stellar images across the field.
Both mirrors receive 96% enhanced reflective coatings, maximising light throughput while reducing scatter. This results in brighter deep-sky views, improved low-contrast detail, and excellent planetary performance even at extreme magnifications.
Choose Your Telescope Control
The UL18 can be customised to suit your observing style. You can use it fully manually, or opt for Guided Push-To or Automatic Go-To systems.
Manual Mode
Even without electronics, the UL18 is a precision Dobsonian with smooth, stable bearings and an easy-to-use truss design. You can enjoy the classic hands-on experience, exploring the night sky exactly as the great visual observers have for decades.
Guided Push-To Version
The UL18 Guided Push-To version features the SkyHub2 digital setting circle system, providing accurate real-time telescope positioning without motorised tracking. High-resolution 8192 PPR encoders on both axes continuously update your telescope’s position in compatible planetarium software.
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Alignment is fast and intuitive using a simple one-star alignment, with optional two-star alignment for increased accuracy.
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Works with SkySafari, Stellarium, Cartes du Ciel, TheSky, and other ASCOM-compatible software on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.
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Extremely low power consumption: up to 100 hours from a 15,000 mAh USB power bank.
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WiFi and Bluetooth supported (WiFi only for iOS devices).
Automatic Go-To Version
The UL18 Go-To version adds fully motorised pointing and tracking for a completely hands-free observing experience. It includes a smart hand controller with a 30,000-object database and supports advanced 1–9 star alignment for precise pointing accuracy.
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Built-in encoders and a real-time clock maintain accurate sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking rates.
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Control via WiFi or Bluetooth using SkySafari, Stellarium, or ASCOM/INDI-compatible software on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.
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Adjustable slew and guide speeds, spiral search, and park/unpark functionality provide smooth, precise movement for extended observing sessions.
Choosing Your Focal Ratio: f/4.0 or f/4.5
The UL18 is available in f/4.0 or f/4.5, allowing you to prioritise either maximum comfort or maximum optical refinement.
Why choose f/4.0?
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Lower eyepiece height – no ladder required for most users
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More compact overall system
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Wider true field of view
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Ideal for observers who value comfort and portability
Why choose f/4.5?
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Reduced coma across the field
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Slightly smaller secondary obstruction
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Better suited to high-power planetary and lunar observing
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Preferred by observers seeking ultimate optical purity
Both versions deliver extraordinary performance. The f/4.0 favours ergonomic comfort and wide-field observing, while the f/4.5 favours optical cleanliness and contrast. The choice ultimately comes down to observing style and personal preference.
Specifications (UL18)
| Optical design | Reflector |
|---|---|
| Optical diameter | 18" (457.2 mm) |
| Focal length | ~1860 mm (f/4.0) ~2058 mm (f/4.5) |
| Focal ratio | f/4.0, f/4.5 |
| Eyepiece height at zenith | ~1730 mm (f/4.0) ~1930 mm (f/4.5) |
| Optics type | Parabolic |
| Eyepieces | Not included |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited++ (Strehl 0.95+ primary 1/10 λ PV secondary) |
| Finder scope | Not included |
| Focuser | 2" dual-speed linear bearing Crayford (50.8 mm) |
| Secondary mirror | 90 mm (f/4.0), 80 mm (f/4.5) |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter | 19.7% (f/4.0), 17.2% (f/4.5) |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by area | 3.9% (f/4.0), 3.0% (f/4.5) |
| Mirror coatings / over-coatings | 96% Enhanced coating on primary and secondary mirrors |
| Tube material | 6063-T6 Aluminium Alloy tubes with black zinc-plated steel knob screws aluminium alloy main structure (OTA and mount) and steel mirror cell |
| Length of optical tube | ~1830 mm (f/4.0) ~2010 mm (f/4.5) |
| Weight, optical tube | ~28 kg |
| Weight, fully assembled | ~33 kg |
| Dawes Limit | 0.25″ |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.30″ |
| Limiting Magnitude | 15.8 |
| Maximum Magnification | 900× |
| Additional / optional accessories | 8×50 Finder Tube Shroud Wheelbarrow handles Vinyl foam cushioned grips |
| Other features | Sling lateral support and deluxe push-pull brass knob collimation screws |
From $5,290.00
Hubble UL16 – 16" Lightweight Reflector Telescope
The Hubble UL16 is a made-to-order 16-inch Dobsonian telescope built for serious visual observers who want maximum aperture without sacrificing portability. Combining advanced mirror technology with precision engineering, the UL16 delivers exceptional deep-sky and planetary performance in a surprisingly manageable package.
Optical Performance
At the heart of the UL16 is a full 16-inch parabolic primary mirror featuring Hubble’s exclusive Sandwich Mirror Technology. This lightweight yet rigid design achieves diffraction-limited performance (Strehl 0.95+) while reaching thermal equilibrium up to ten times faster than traditional solid mirrors. Faster cooldown means reduced mirror seeing and sharper, steadier views sooner after setup.
Both primary and secondary mirrors feature 96% enhanced reflective coatings, maximising light throughput and contrast while minimising scatter. The result is brighter galaxies, improved nebular detail, and high-contrast planetary views even at high magnification.
Engineered for Precision
A carefully designed flotation mirror support system combined with independent collimation ensures the primary mirror is evenly supported, minimising astigmatism and maintaining optical accuracy across the sky. The UL16’s robust construction uses CNC-machined aluminium structural components and a steel mirror cell, providing excellent rigidity without unnecessary mass.
Smooth, Accurate Focusing
The UL16 is equipped with a 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser featuring linear bearings for smooth, backlash-free operation. Fine focus control allows precise adjustment at high magnifications and works seamlessly with heavy eyepieces or imaging accessories.
Big Aperture, Thoughtful Portability
Despite its impressive aperture, the UL16 is designed with transport in mind. The truss-tube construction breaks down easily for travel, while the fast focal ratios keep eyepiece height within a comfortable range. Whether observing from your backyard or transporting to dark skies, the UL16 balances power with practicality.
Unmatched Observing Potential
With significantly more light-gathering power than a 14-inch telescope, the UL16 reveals faint galaxies, subtle nebular structure, and fine planetary detail that smaller instruments simply cannot match. From resolving globular clusters to tracking delicate dust lanes in distant galaxies, the UL16 is built for observers who want to go deeper.
Push-To and Go-To Options
Guided Push-To Version
The UL16 Guided Push-To version features the SkyHub2 digital setting circle system, providing accurate real-time positioning without motorised tracking. High-resolution (8192 PPR) encoders on both axes continuously update your telescope’s position in compatible planetarium software.
Alignment is quick and intuitive using a one-star or optional two-star alignment. The system works with SkySafari, Stellarium, Cartes du Ciel, TheSky, and other ASCOM-compatible software on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices. Power consumption is extremely low, allowing up to 100 hours of operation from a 15,000 mAh USB power bank. WiFi and Bluetooth are supported (WiFi only for iOS).
Automatic Go-To Version
The UL16 Go-To version adds fully motorised pointing and tracking with a smart hand controller featuring a 30,000-object database. Multi-star alignment (1–9 stars) ensures precise pointing accuracy, while built-in encoders and a real-time clock maintain accurate sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking rates.
Control the system via WiFi or Bluetooth using SkySafari, Stellarium, or ASCOM/INDI-compatible software on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android. Adjustable slew and guide speeds, spiral search, and park/unpark functionality provide smooth, precise operation for extended observing sessions.
Choosing Your Focal Ratio: f/5 or f/4.5
The UL16 is available in f/5.0 or f/4.5, allowing you to tailor the telescope to your observing style.
Why choose f/5?
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Approximately 30% less coma than the f/4.5 version
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No coma corrector required for most observers
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Lower cost, saving around $500
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Smaller central obstruction (2.76" secondary vs 3.1" on f/4.5)
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Optimised for observers seeking the cleanest possible visual performance
Why choose f/4.5?
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Lower eyepiece height, no ladder required for most users
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Wider true field of view, ideal for large nebulae and star fields
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Slightly more compact overall system
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Coma is mild and often unnoticed by most observers without a corrector
Both focal ratios deliver outstanding views. The f/5 prioritises ultimate optical cleanliness, while the f/4.5 emphasises comfort and wide-field observing. Thanks to Hubble’s two-section truss design for f/5 (single-section for f/4.5), both versions remain equally portable and rigid.
Please note that counterweights are required for the f/5 configuration and are not included.
Specifications (UL16)
| Optical design | Reflector |
|---|---|
| Optical diameter | 16" (406.4 mm) |
| Focal length | 1829 mm (f/4.5) 2032 mm (f/5) |
| Focal ratio | f/4.5, f/5 |
| Eyepiece height at zenith | ~1690 mm (f/4.5) ~1890 mm (f/5) |
| Optics type | Parabolic |
| Eyepieces | Not included |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited++ (Strehl 0.95+ for primary 1/10 λ PV for secondary) |
| Finder scope | Not included |
| Focuser | 2" dual-speed linear bearing Crayford (50.8 mm) |
| Secondary mirror | 80 mm (f/4.5), 70 mm (f/5) |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter | 19.7% (f/4.5), 17.3% (f/5) |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by area | 3.9% (f/4.5), 3.0% (f/5) |
| Mirror coatings / over-coatings | 96% Enhanced coating on primary and secondary mirrors |
| Tube material | 6063-T6 Aluminium Alloy tubes with black zinc-plated steel knob screws aluminium alloy main structure (OTA and mount) and steel mirror cell |
| Weight, optical tube | ~25 kg |
| Weight, fully assembled | ~29.5 kg |
| Dawes Limit | 0.29″ |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.33″ |
| Limiting Magnitude | 15.5 |
| Maximum Magnification | 800× |
| Additional / optional accessories | 8×50 Finder Tube Shroud Wheelbarrow handles Vinyl foam cushioned grips |
| Other features | Sling lateral support and deluxe push-pull brass knob collimation screws |
$8,429.00
New from Sky-Watcher: 400m (16") Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope
- View moon, planets, comets, stars, galaxies and nebulae
- Collapsible truss design – 30 minute setup time
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Backed by 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warranty
- Solar System planets including Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and even Uranus and Neptune.
- Whisp of interstellar gas in star forming regions called nebula
- A vast number of open and globular star clusters
- Distant galaxies, millions of light years away
Computerized Synscan
The Stargate Go-To is equipped with the Sky-Watcher SynScan that has in it’s memory 42,900 objects! Once the telescope is aligned, thousands of objects will be visible with a touch of a button; planets, the entire Messier catalogue, bright and double stars and the IC, NGC, SAO catalogues. In addition to this, the Deep Sky Tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects so even the inexperienced astronomer can easily observe faint nebulae and galaxies.
The Freedom Find technology (dual-encoder) allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes, but without losing any of the pre-set alignment.
Accessories in the Box:
- SynScan hand controller with cables
- 12V power cable with lighter socket plug
- Finderscope 9X50 straight version
- 2″ tube extension
- Collimation Eyepiece
- User Manual
Specifications:
| Model | SWDOB400CGTS |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 16" or 400mm |
| Focal Length | 1650mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4 |
| Focuser | 2″ Crayford dual speed |
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