Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian 6″

$460.00

The Sky-Watcher Traditional Dobsonian Telescope 153mm/1200mm (6″) has a “paraboloidal” primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a four-arm, secondary- mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick), to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. In addition, this models include a 2″ focuser with a 1.25″ adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size. This model also includes the new feature-tension control handle.

Available on backorder

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Description

Product Description

Quick Overview

  • 6” (152 mm) Dobsonian-style Newtonian
  • 1200 mm focal length (f/8)
  • 2” single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25” adaptor
  • 4-element Plössl 25 mm and 10 mm 1.25” eyepieces
  • 6×30 finderscope
  • Solid rocker-mount with Teflon bearings and tension clutch for altitude
  • Teflon bearing for azimuth

The Sky-Watcher Traditional Dobsonian Telescope 153mm/1200mm (6″) has a “paraboloidal” primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a four-arm, secondary- mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick), to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. In addition, this models include a 2″ focuser with a 1.25″ adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size. This models also include the new feature-tension control handle.

Optical Design Newtonian Reflector
Field Flattener No
Aperture (mm) 152 mm (6 in)
Focal Length 1200mm
Focal Ratio f/8
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 25
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 No
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) 10
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 No
Finderscope 6×30
Diagonal No
Tube Rings No
Mount Type No
Saddle Type No
Mounting Threads No
Motor Drive No
Tracking Rates No
Power No
Payload No
Mount Weight No
Highest Useful Magnification 306x
Lowest Useful Magnification No
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 13.6
Resolution (Rayleigh) No
Resolution (Dawes) No
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) No
Optical Coatings No
Fully Illuminated Field No
Optical Tube Length No
Optical Tube Weight No