Dobsonians
2 products
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Explore Scientific DOB 10″ Tube Truss [ES-DOB1045-00-CLEARANCE]
$831.72 USD$978.49 USDOn saleGeneration I Explore Scientific: No telescope type has changed the hobby quite as much as the Dobsonian. Before the introduction of the Dobsonian by John Dobson, the vast majority of amateur telescopes consisted of small telescopes with primitive mechanics – barely enough to see the polar caps of Mars or the rings of Saturn. Larger telescopes, such as the Schmidt-Cassegrain were reserved for the wealthy. The ingenious combination of simple yet effective mechanisms with the greatest possible opening gives the Dobsonian telescope a unique triumphant march around the world. Nowhere do you get as much light for your money like a good Dobson. Disassembly of the scope without tools ensures a trouble-free transport of this great scope even in small cars. The entire structure has been optimized for maximum stiffness with minimal weight. The combination of high altitude bearings with optimized aluminum structures allows fine adjustment flows at high magnifications.
The EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC DOB 10″ TUBE TRUSS is the ideal workhorse for the deep sky observers. A 254mm mirror collects more than 1,500 times as much light as the naked eye. Details on planets and deep sky objects will be visible even for inexperienced observers. Bright star clusters are resolved to the core, and the sight of the terminator on the moon is an unforgettable experience.
Includes 2″ focuser with helical gearing and 10:1 reduction; LED Red Dot Finder, collimation assist tool; soft light baffle and two radial main mirror fan for fast temperature equilibrium.
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Bundled Special System including Argo Navis, encoders, encoder mount hardware & encoder cable [WI-PN-ES-16-BSPEC]
$793.38 USDWildcard Innovations: Bundled Special System including Argo Navis, encoders, encoder mount hardware & encoder cable for Explore Scientific 16" Dobsonian.
Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer unit.
- Including CDROM containing User Manual and Argonaut™ software utility for use with Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows 7®, Windows 8®, Windows 10®, Mac OS-X® and Linux.
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Free Argo Navis™ cradle kit when purchased direct from Wildcard Innovations. For tripod mount owners, the cradle kit comes with a VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP®* strap & a cushion which allows the cradle to be quickly attached and detached to and from the tripod leg. For Dob owners, the kit includes screws and self-adhesive VELCRO®* Brand hook-and-loop self-adhesive tabs which allows the cradle to be conveniently affixed to the mount. Additional cradles can also be purchased separately.
(* VELCRO® & ONE-WRAP® and are registered trademarks of Velcro BVBA.) - 1 year limited warranty.