Explore Scientific Ultra Light Dobsonian 254 mm

Explore Scientific Ultra Light Dobsonian 254 mm

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Explore Scientific Ultra Light Dobsonian 254 mm Product description

Explore Scientific Ultra Light Dobsonian 254 mm

General properties

Manufacturer Explore Scientific
Telescopes series Explore Scientific Reflectors
Made in -
In production since -
Warranty 5 years
SKU 0116925

Optical properties

Optical design of telescope Newtonian reflector
Lowest (useful) magnification. 43.02 x
Highest (useful) magnification. 551.31 x
Optical tube size - diameter 254 mm
Optical tube length -
Optical tube weight -
Aperture. 280.06 mm
Focal length. 1,400.32 mm
Focal ratio. $5.00
Eyepiece 1 - Focal Length -
Eyepiece 1 . magnification -
Eyepiece 2 - Focal Length -
Eyepiece 2 . magnification -
Eyepiece 3 - Focal Length -
Eyepiece 3 . magnification -
Light-gathering power. 1,456.79 x
Limitting stellar magnitude. $16.36
Rayleigh Resolution. 0.56 Arc seconds
Dawes Resolution. 0.51 Arc seconds

Reflector properties

Secondary mirror size/diameter. 281.04 mm
Secondary mirror obstruction (by diameter). 280.06 %
Secondary mirror obstruction (by area). 7.72 %

Recording properties

Image capturing No
Photo adapter No

Mounting properties

Mount type of build Dobson
Tripod compliant No
Type of tripod Fixed
Tripod material Aluminium

Navigation properties

Software for Stellar Navigation -
GoTo Telescope Control No
GoTo Telecope Language -
Telescope GoTo control interfaces -
Telescope Alignment method -
Integrated GPS No
Tracking No
Track rate -
Track mode Manual
Telescope Guiding -
Slow motion controller No
Slew Speed -
Com. Port -
Remote Hand Control No

Physical properties

Power Supply Unit -
Lens coatings Fully Multicoated
Type of Focuser 2" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
Eyepiece barrel size 2'' / 50.8 mm
Eyepiece angle Side mounted
Barlow diverging lens Not Included
Level No
Total gear weight. 26.40 kg
Color Black

Special features

Finder - Scope Red Dot
Recommended for Beginners
Suitable for observing Galaxies, Moon, Nebulae, Planets

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Hello, I see the shipping time for the Explore Scientific Ultra Light Dobsonian 254 mm as 1 month or more. Is that current information or do you have updates on the availability? Thank you. Kind regards, Adrian 

by Adrian

Dear Sir, 

thank you for your inquiry. 

The minimum delivery time for Explore Scientific Ultra Light Dobsonian is 12 weeks from the day when placing an order. 

Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to
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Kind regards

by Optics Trade team