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Dobson telescope N 254/1200 SkyQuest XT10 Classic DOB

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Product description

More about the series SkyQuest...

The Orion SkyQuest telescope:

The optics of this Newtonian reflector telescope are of Orion's customary high quality. The soda lime glass mirror is supplied with high-quality aluminium and silicon dioxide coatings. Focusing on models up to 150mm aperture is via a 1.25" rack-and-pinion drive, and from 203mm aperture a 2" Crayford focuser is used.

The Dobsonian base turns on smoothly running Teflon bearings, so allowing jerk-free, effortless movement of the telescope. The tube holds position as it is suspended in perfect balance. The components of the telescope are both easy to handle and light; the telescope is eminently portable and can be assembled in just a few steps and without specialist knowledge or tools. The entire construction distinguishes itself by its insensitivity to wind and its stability.

Included in delivery of Dobsonian Orion N 254/1200:


  • OTA with 254mm aperture and 1200mm focal length
  • Crayford focuser (2")
  • eyepiece adapter 2"- 1.25"
  • SPL 25mm eyepiece (1.25")
  • red dot finder
  • Dobsonian mount with Teflon bearings

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
  • We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
Newton
Aperture (mm)
254
Focal length (mm)
1200
Aperture ratio (f/)
4,7
Resolving capacity
0,45
Limit value (mag)
13,8
Light gathering capacity
1320
Max. useful magnification
510
Tube construction
Full tube

Focuser


Type of build
Crayford
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2

Mount


Type of build
Dobson
Mounting type
Dobson
GoTo control
no

Tripod


Material
Wood
Type
Rockerbox

Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces
SPL 25mm
Finder scope
Red dot finder

General


Series
SkyQuest

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
no
Astrophotography
not recommended
Sun
not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no

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Orion Dobson telescope N 254/1200 SkyQuest XT10 Classic DOB
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Orion Dobson telescope N 254/1200 SkyQuest XT10 Classic DOB
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Customer reviews

Orion XT10 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

Review by J. C. on 07.09.2013 20:44:45

( 5 / 5 )

I was caught between the XT8 and the XT10, I did a lot of reading and visited several astronomy forums where I asked several questions. In the end, I purchased the XT10, and I don't regret my decision in the slightest. The XT10 is a light bucket; simply awesome! From my seriously light polluted back yard outside of Paris, I was able to find M51, the spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. Saturn was an absolutely breathtaking sight on calm nights, and I'm able to resolve globular clusters nicely. Viewing the moon, I'm able to see, very clearly, secondary impacts around the craters. How cool is that?! The XT10 was very easy to assemble and is relatively easy to move around. It's probably at the limit of being easily portable though. I'm a 6 foot-plus guy in decent shape and I take the scope outside in two parts, the base and then the tube. I added some nylon strap handles to the tube assembly witch makes transporting it much easier and a lot less awkward, probably safer too. Just keep in mind that if you have a bad back, this may not be the scope for you; it is a little on the heavy side. I would liken the weight to carrying a large sac of dog food on your hip.

Astroshop did a really nice job with this order. The XT10 was shipped out very quickly and arrived within a week. The scope was double-boxed and there was no damage whatsoever. This was not my first order with Astroshop and definitely won't be my last; I recommend them to all as they seem to care about their customers purchases. I for one greatly appreciate this, a big thank you goes out to everyone at Astroshop.eu, good job.

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