Skywatcher 12-inch Dobsonian Telescope
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performance without breaking the bank. Featuring a massive 305mm (12-inch) aperture and a 1500mm focal length with an f/4.9 focal ratio, this telescope excels at wide-field views and deep-sky observations. Its large aperture allows for remarkable light-gathering capabilities, making it ideal for viewing faint celestial objects like nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies in great detail.
This telescope is designed with simplicity in mind. The classic Dobsonian mount makes it incredibly easy to set up and use, perfect for both beginners and seasoned hobbyists. There's no need for complex alignments – just point and observe. The Tension Control System lets you smoothly adjust the resistance when moving the optical tube, ensuring smooth tracking and precise positioning of celestial objects.
Equipped with a 2-inch Crayford focuser and a 1.25-inch adapter, the Sky-Watcher Classic 300P allows you to easily switch between eyepieces. It includes two eyepieces – a 10mm (150x) and a 25mm (60x) – providing a range of magnification options for observing various targets in the night sky.
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Newtonian |
Aperture | 305mm (12-inch) |
Focal Length | 1500mm |
Focal Ratio | f/4.9 |
Included Eyepiece | Super 10mm (150x), Super 25mm (60x Magnification) |
Finderscope | 6x30 |
Focuser | 2" Crayford with 1.25" Adapter |
Highest Useful Magnification | 610x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.4 |
Mount |
Mount Type | Dobsonian |
Warranty | 5 Year Warranty |
Recommended Accessories
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
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Aperture | 305mm |
Focal Length | 1500mm |
Focal Ratio | f/4.9 |
Highest Magnification | 610x |
Mount Type | Dobsonian mount |
Eyepiece 1 | Super 25mm |
Eyepiece 2 | Super 10mm |
Finderscope Make | 6x30 Finderscope |
Electronic Hand Control | No |
Motor Drive | No |
Warranty Information | 5 Years |