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Sky Watcher Flextube 16" 400P Synscan GOTO Collapsible Dobsonian

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Style: Collapsible 16" Dobsonian


Features

  • Sky-Watcher 16 Dobsonian 1800mm f/4.4 - 2 Crayford Style Focuser - 1.25 Adaptor - 10mm Plossl Eyepiece - 25mm Plossl Eyepiece - 8x50 RA Erect Image Viewfindrer - SynScan Hand Controller with 42000 Object Database - GoTo Dobsonian Base - Sky-Watcher 2 Year Warranty
  • Combines the convenience and affordability of the traditional Dobsonian with theconvenience of a computerized Go-To telescope.

Description

The exciting new Sky-Watcher Flextube Synscan GOTO Collapsible Dobsonian series is precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more. With its patented collapsible tube design, these Dobsonians are truly the ultimate in portability and performance. The elegant truss tube design was carefully engineered to combine ease of use, extreme portability and consistent performance in an affordable package. Unlike other truss tube designs, the SkyWatcher Collapsible Dobsonian does not need to be disassembled between uses. It transports as two compact pieces that can be assembled and ready to use in just seconds! It is easy to collimate once set up, and it holds its collimation throughout the evening! The patented Tension Control Handle allows users to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboards. The SynScan AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The patented dual encoder design allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes - but with no need for re- alignment! The Sky-Watcher Dobsonian SynScan ser

Brand: Sky Watcher


Optical Tube Length: 70 Inches


Eye Piece Lens Description: Plossl


Objective Lens Diameter: 7.9 Millimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Altazimuth Mount


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: Adaptor


Finderscope: Reflex


Item Weight: 195 Pounds


Lens Coating Description: High-Transmission Coated


Product Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 20 inches


Item Weight: 195 pounds


Item model number: Flextube Syncscan Dob


Date First Available: June 22, 2015


Department: mens


Manufacturer: Sky-Watcher


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Yes, it is big, yes it is awesome. Now for all you fans, something I did not know. Upon opening the box, the first piece of paper slipped out and indicated , "by the way your Sky-Watcher has built in Wi-Fi." I did not know they had started doing this. I almost bought the Wi-Fi dongle with the scope. I did not have a lot of time with the scope before skies stopped cooperating. I never even used the hand control, just my phone. Fantastic. The pic of the Orion Nebula was just with me trying to line up the phone with the eyepiece, we know that isn't easy, but time was an issue. In any case, the thing kicks butt and has its own Wi-Fi, not networkable, but just connect with phone. I love you Sky-watcher, you're my only scope. Edit. Many folks ask about tracking for astrophotography. Added last pic of Orion with my Pixel with 1:20 minutes exposure. So yes you can do some exposure, but probably not more than 30 sec. Re-edit. Has issues with the drive. Skywatcher support was quick and helpful and sent new base. Very hard to find that type of customer support. Good job! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020 by Jason Jason
    • The optical tube was not delivered
Style: Collapsible 12" Dobsonian
I read reviews stating that some buyers only received the base of the telescope, but I figured those were flukes. Nope. My package arrived without an optical tube. Just a disassembled base... DO NOT BUY.
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    • Multiple defects.
Style: Collapsible 10" Dobsonian
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