Skywatcher 10" Dobsonian Collapsible GOTO Computerised Telescope
Skywatcher 10" Dobsonian is a portable telescope with a large 10-inch aperture. Features smooth focusing and precise aiming. Great for beginners and experienced users.
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Looking to explore the stars without lugging around a giant telescope? The Skywatcher 10-inch GoTo is for you! This powerful telescope lets you see amazing details of galaxies, planets, and other cool stuff in space.
It folds up small for easy travel and sets up in seconds, so you can spend more time stargazing and less time struggling.
Specifications:
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Aperture: 10 inches (254mm), capturing a huge amount of light for breathtaking views of faint celestial objects.
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Focal Length: 1200mm, offering a balance between light-gathering ability and manageable magnification.
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Focal Ratio: f/4.7, optimizing light collection for deep-sky exploration.
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Mount: Dobsonian (alt-azimuth) with GoTo functionality, providing intuitive manual control and automated object acquisition.
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Tube Design: Collapsible truss tube, revolutionizing portability and streamlining setup.
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Eyepieces: 2 Super eyepieces (10mm & 25mm) for versatile observations, expandable with additional eyepieces for diverse magnifications.
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Finderscope: 8x50, aiding in locating celestial targets with ease.
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Focuser: 2" Crayford with 1.25" adapter, ensuring smooth and precise focusing across a range of eyepieces.
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Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.9, revealing a plethora of celestial marvels invisible to the naked eye.
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Go-To System: SynScan AZ with 42,900+ object database, effortlessly guiding you to celestial wonders at the touch of a button.
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WiFi Control: Enhance convenience with smartphone app control over the GoTo system and explore additional features.
Unrivaled Portability:
The hallmark of this telescope lies in its innovative collapsible truss tube design. Unlike traditional Dobsonian counterparts, it effortlessly folds into two compact sections, conquering logistical challenges associated with storage and transportation. This ingenious feature eliminates the need for laborious disassembly and reassembly, minimizing setup time and maximizing your precious observing moments.
Effortless Exploration with GoTo:
The integrated SynScan AZ GoTo system empowers both novice and experienced observers with its user-friendly interface. After a swift two-star alignment, navigate effortlessly through a database of over 42,900 celestial objects with a mere tap on the hand controller. This remarkable feature unlocks hidden wonders across the cosmos, guiding you towards faint or unfamiliar objects with unparalleled ease, transforming exploration into a seamless endeavor.
Additional Advantages:
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Superior Focusing: The 2" Crayford focuser provides smooth and precise control over the image clarity, ensuring optimal viewing at various magnifications.
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Stable Dobsonian Mount: The robust alt-azimuth mount offers intuitive pointing and effortless tracking of celestial objects across the night sky.
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Enhanced Versatility: Additional eyepieces expand the magnification range, catering to observations of planets, star clusters, and other celestial bodies.
In addition to the standard dobsonian simplicity, the Skywatcher 10" Go-To Computerised Dobsonian Telescope offers computerised freedom. With a pre-programmed database, at the touch of a button your telescope will automatically locate and centre itself on the object of your choosing - a handy tool for those who are still finding their way around the night sky. A simple 3-star alignment process is all it takes and the telescope is yours to command.
An innovative collapsible tube makes the Skywatcher 10" Go-To Computerised Dobsonian Telescope more compact than its non-collapsible cousins for easier storage and greater portability. The wide 10" aperture is designed for deep sky viewing. The wide field of view allows plenty of light collection and magnification for viewing some of the faintest stars and nebulae. The moon's surface will appear in great detail, the red spot of Jupiter will be apparant, and the rings of Saturn will be visible with the Skywatcher 10" Go-To Computerised Dobsonian Telescope.
In Conclusion:
The Skywatcher 10 Inch GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope stands as a testament to innovation and accessibility in the realm of astronomical exploration. Its potent aperture, revolutionary collapsible design, intuitive GoTo system, and additional features create a compelling proposition for astronomers of all experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned observer delving into the deepest corners of the cosmos or a novice adventurer embarking on your celestial journey, this instrument promises an experience teeming with awe and wonder.
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture | 254mm (10") |
Focal Length | 1200mm |
Focal Ratio | f/4.7 |
Secondary Mirror Diameter | 58.0mm |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 22.8% |
Resolving Power | 0.47" |
Stellar Limit Magnitude | 15.1 |
Highest Practical Magnification | 508x |
Light gathering power (compared to the naked eye) | 1317x |
Focuser | 2" Crayford with 1.25" Adapter |
Included Eyepiece | 10mm (120x), 25mm (48x Magnification) |
Finderscope | 9x50 |
Optical tube length | 805mm-1120mm |
Optical tube weight | 16.8kg |
Computerised Mount |
Mount Type | GOTO Dobsonian Mount |
WiFi Capable | Yes - Built-in |
Slew Speeds | 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 200x, 400x, 600x, 800x, 1000x |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, Solar |
Tracking Modes | AZ |
Power Requirements | 10 to 15V 5A, 2.1mm Plug (Center positive) |
Motor Drive | DC Servo |
Alignment Procedures | Brightest-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment |
Computerised Hand Controller | Yes |
Database | 42,900+ objects |
Warranty | 5 Years |
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About Sky-Watcher
Contemporary telescope-making has advanced the simple optical designs early scopes to revolutionary, state of the art. The Sky-Watcher company believes Telescopes of quality make should no longer be expensive, but accessible to everyone. Sky-Watcher philosophy has always been to bring the vast wonders of the skies within reasonable reach of anyone with enough curiosity and courage to look up and imagine. Sky-Watcher scopes come in a large range of observational applications - from 10" Dobsonians to spotting scopes for land use.
Product Code: SKW-SWDOB250GOTO
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
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Aperture | 254mm |
Focal Length | 1200mm |
Focal Ratio | 5.0 |
Highest Magnification | 508x |
Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 15.1 |
Resolving Power | 0.47" |
Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth GOTO Dobsonian |
Dovetail Type | Vixen |
Eyepiece 1 | Super 25mm |
Eyepiece 2 | Super 10mm |
Finderscope Make | 9x50 |
Tube Length | 800mm - 1120mm |
Electronic Hand Control | Yes |
Motor Drive | Yes |
Warranty Information | 5 Years |
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Skywatcher 10" GOTO Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope |
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9x50 Finderscope |
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12V Power Cable with Lighter Socket Plug |
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Super 25mm and Super 10mm Eyepiece |
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2" to 1.25" Adapter with M42 Thread |
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2" Tube Extension |
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User Manual |