Skywatcher Virtuoso GTI 130mm Dobsonian Telescope
• Tabletop Dobsonian GOTO with WiFi
• Controlled with SynScan Pro App for iOS and Android
• GOTO via SynScan free app
• DC12V voltage
• Freedom Find dual encoder technology
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The Sky-Watcher VIRTUOSO GTi 130/650mm Collapsible Dobsonian is a fully automated telescope designed for beginners and those seeking effortless observation. With the "Bright Object" alignment mode, setting up the mount takes mere minutes, and the computerized SynScan system is the ultimate upgrade, enabling automatic pointing and tracking of over 42,000 celestial objects. This means less time spent searching for faint nebulae or distant planets and more time to enjoy observing. Astronomy has never been so accessible!
The 130mm/650mm Collapsible Dobsonian is a compact and user-friendly tabletop telescope, ideal for all kinds of observations. Its patented collapsible system makes it particularly easy to store and transport. Simply extend the tube, point the telescope using the red dot finder scope, insert the eyepiece, and enjoy the night sky. This Sky-Watcher Telescope will reveal intricate details of Saturn's rings, Jupiter's bands, the Martian polar ice caps, and the phases of Venus and the moon.
The VIRTUOSO GTi Dobsonian Mount is WiFi-controllable with iOS and Android devices and compatible with the SynScan hand controller, allowing smooth tracking and alignment. Control the telescope wirelessly using your mobile device, whether a smartphone or tablet.
Specifications
Brand | SkyWatcher |
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Telescope Type | Newtonian-Reflector |
Aperture Size | 130mm |
Focal Length | 650mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5 |
Highest Practical Magnification | 260x |
Finderscope | Red Dot |
Eyepieces | Super 10mm, 25mm |
Mount Type | Tabletop |
Tripod | None |
User Level | For Beginners |
Computerised Mount |
Mount Type | Wi-Fi Controlled Altitude-Azimuth (AZ) Tabletop Dobsonian Mount with Freedom Find Dual encoder |
Slew Speeds | 9 Slew Speeds (Max Speed 5° / Second) |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes | Alt-AZ |
Dovetail Compatibility | Vixen Dovetail |
Power Requirements | 12V DC-5A |
Motor Drive | Motor drives and clutches on both axes. |
Alignment Procedures | 3-Star Align, 2-Star Align,1-Star Align |
Computerised Hand Controller |
Synscan (Sold separately) |
Total Kit Weight | 6.9 kg |
Warranty | Skywatcher 5 Year Warranty |
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About Sky-Watcher
Skywatcher make telescopes with the intention of bringing the treasures of the sky within reach of anyone curious enough to look up and wonder. The company has been making telescopes since 1980. Skywatcher Telescopes optics are of the highest quality, and any telescope is available for a wide range of observing applications, from 50mm spotting scopes right up to 150mm (6") refractors, 200mm (8") reflectors, and 250mm (10") Dobsonians.
Product Code: SKW-SWDOB130-VGTI
Electronic Hand Control | No |
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Motor Drive | No |