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Sky-Watcher Flextube 300P SynScan Dobsonian


$2560.00


SKU: S11820
Manufacturer: Sky-Watcher
UPC: 050234118200
Telescope Type: Dobsonian
Aperture (in.): 12 inches
Aperture (mm): 305 mm
Focal Ratio: f/4.9
Focal Length: 1500 mm
Limiting Visual Magnitude: 15.0
Eyepiece 1: 25 mm
Magnification with Eyepiece 1: 60x
Eyepiece 2: 10 mm
Magnification with Eyepiece 2: 150
Accepts 2-inch Eyepieces: Yes
Focuser Type: Crayford
Focuser Size: 2-inch
Finder: 8 x 50 optical right angle
Power Requirements: 1 Amp @ 10-15 VDC

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The Sky-Watcher Flextube 300P SynScan Dobsonian will delight deep sky observers with its large aperture and go to convenience. 

12-inch Telescopes: The Point Where Everything Begins to Change

When it comes to amateur telescopes, several changes occur when the aperture reaches or exceeds 12 inches. First and foremost, the vast majority of such telescopes are Dobsonians. In addition, solid tube designs become increasingly impractical in instruments of this size. This is the sweet spot for the collapsible design, where the optical tube assembly is still small and light enough to be managed by one person.

From an observational perspective, 12 inches in aperture is a point where many of the fainter galaxies really start to reveal themselves and the brighter galaxies really start to pop with details. Some might even say that you haven't really seen the spiral arms of the Whirlpool galaxy until you've seen them in a 12 inch or larger telescope.

Innovative GoTo System

Many astronomers develop a condition called aperture fever, meaning the desire for a larger telescope. At some point in this progression a Dobsonian telescope becomes the only viable option, but their traditional lack of computerized GoTo features can be discouraging for some users. Sky-Watcher tackles this by adding motors to a traditional Dobsonian base, giving astronomers the benefits of a computerized GoTo system. Sky-Watcher’s signature SynScan hand controller uses two easy alignment methods, ‘Bright Star Alignment’ or ‘Two-Star Alignment’ for quick and easy setup. Once aligned, the SynScan hand controller can point to over 42,000 objects, including a full catalog of Messier, NGC and IC objects, providing you with a lifetime of celestial observing!

One feature that we find particularly appealing with these Go To Dobsonians is the dual-encoders and slip-clutch system. This allows you to manually move the telescope by hand without losing the Go To alignment or object tracking. Suppose you want to see the Leo Trio consisting of galaxies M65, M66, and NGC 3628. Simply enter one of the Messier objects into the SynScan controller, slew the telescope, then nudge it around until all three galaxies are visible. Even the most competent star hopper will love the fact that you can push this telescope anywhere you want to and it will still track the object for you.

Portable Collapsible Optical Tube

While Dobsonian telescopes have a reputation for large apertures at a low cost, they often come at the expense of portability. The Sky-Watcher Flextube SynScan Dobsonian fixes this problem using an exclusive collapsible optical tube, featuring a strut system with three 1” steel poles and chrome locking screws. The strut system uses preset indentations which place the optics in the same position time after time, maintaining collimation of the secondary mirror. Unlike other Dobsonians using truss-tube systems, Sky-Watcher’s Flextube Dobsonian optical tube does not need to be disassembled before transporting from one location to another. With the ability to collapse up to 36%, these optical tubes can be easily transported in the backseat of most vehicles.

Drop Ship Product

This item ships directly to you from Sky-Watcher in California. Please call us at (610)327-3500 if you are interested in picking one up directly from our retail store.


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