Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
Perhaps the best beginner Dobsonian reflector telescope you can buy – big 6″ aperture at an amazing price A beginner may use a 60mm telescope for a few months or years before deciding they need to upgrade to a better telescope – a 6″ Dobsonian will give you a lifetime of wonderful views Simple navigation and no need to polar align makes this Dobsonian reflector telescope extremely ease to use for the whole family The 6″ diameter f/8 parabolic mirror is fantastic for Moon and planetary views, and also has enough light grasp for deep-sky viewing of nebulas, galaxies, and star clusters The stable Dobsonian base provides a vibration free image even when viewing at a high powers, and features smooth enough motions to make tracking of celestial objects a breeze
Specifications
- Best for viewing Brighter deep sky
- Best for imaging Lunar & planetary
- User level Beginner
- Optical design Reflector
- Optical diameter 150mm
- Focal length 1200mm
- Focal ratio f/8.0
- Optics type Parabolic
- Glass material Low thermal expansion borosilicate glass
- Eyepieces Sirius Plossl 25.0mm (1.25″)
- Magnification with included eyepieces 48x
- Resolving power 0.77arc*sec
- Lowest useful magnification 21x
- Highest useful magnification 300x
- Highest theoretical magnification 300x
- Limiting stellar magnitude 13.5
- Optical quality Diffraction limited
- Finder scope EZ Finder II
- Focuser 1.25″ Rack-and-pinion
- Secondary mirror obstruction 34mm
- Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter 23%
- Secondary mirror obstruction by area 5%
- Mirror coatings/over-coatings Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
- Mount type Dobsonian
- Astro-imaging capability Simple moon shots
- Computerized compatibility Not compatible
- Bearing material PTFE and UHMW bearings
- Tube material Steel
- Tripod material Wood
- Length of optical tube 45.5 in.
- Weight, optical tube 13.5 lbs.
- Weight, mount/tripod 20.9 lbs.
- Weight, fully assembled 34.4 lbs.
- Other features CorrecTension system
- Warranty One year
- In the Box Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope Optical Tube Assembly, 25mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece (1.25″), EZ Finder II reflex sight, Collimation cap, Dust cap, Spring coils, Pull loops, Nylon spacers, 1/4″ washers, Phillips-head screws, Screws with round knob attached, Left panel, Right panel, Front brace, Top base plate, Ground base plate, Base assembly screws, Hex key, Plastic feet, Feet attachment wood screws, Self-adhesive rubber bumper, Large hex-head bolt, 3/8″ washers, 3/8″ lock nut, Nylon spacer, T-nut, Handle, Socket-head cap screws, 5/16″ washers, 5/16″ nuts, Hex key, Starry Night Special Edition astronomy software download card,
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