Generation II - 16-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - ES-DOB1645-00
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PRICE 3599.99 SKU ES-DOB1645-00 BARCODE 812257015580 Explore Scientific Generation II - 16-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - ES-DOB1645-00
Features and Benefits
- Generation II telescope with all updates performed, ensuring the latest advancements in technology and functionality.
- Dobsonian design revolutionizes amateur telescopes, offering superior mechanics and optics compared to traditional models.
- Exceptional light-gathering capabilities provide unparalleled value for money.
- Tool-free disassembly enables effortless transport, even in compact vehicles.
- Optimized structure strikes a perfect balance between stiffness and weight, enhancing stability and ease of use.
- High altitude bearings combined with optimized aluminum structures allow for precise adjustments, even at high magnifications.
- Impressive 406mm mirror collects over 2,400 times more light than the naked eye, revealing extraordinary details on planets and deep sky objects.
- Suitable for both novice and experienced observers, delivering stunning views and memorable experiences.
- Resolves bright star clusters to their core, providing breathtaking observations.
- Unforgettable views of the moon's terminator, showcasing its remarkable features.
- Includes a 2" focuser with helical gearing and 10:1 reduction for precise focusing.
- Equipped with an LED Red Dot Finder for easy object targeting.
- Collimation assist tool ensures accurate alignment of optical components.
- Soft light baffle minimizes stray light for optimal viewing conditions.
- Two radial main mirror fans enable fast temperature equilibrium for improved image quality.
- Optional coma corrector compatibility for enhanced image correction and clarity (complementing accessory, not included).
- AA Battery Pack for fans not included.
Description
Introducing the Generation II - 16-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - ES-DOB1645-00, a remarkable instrument that combines the latest advancements with the revolutionary Dobsonian design. This telescope has undergone all necessary updates to deliver optimal performance and ensure a rewarding observing experience.
Before the introduction of the Dobsonian by John Dobson, amateur telescopes were often limited by their small size and primitive mechanics, providing only glimpses of celestial wonders such as the polar caps of Mars or the rings of Saturn. Larger telescopes, like the Schmidt-Cassegrain, were exclusive to the wealthy. However, the Dobsonian telescope changed the game with its ingenious combination of simplicity and effectiveness, offering a wide aperture for capturing an exceptional amount of light. This design has earned the Dobsonian telescope global recognition and acclaim.
With theGeneration II - 16-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - ES-DOB1645-00, you get unparalleled light-gathering capabilities, ensuring incredible value for your investment. The telescope can be easily disassembled without the need for tools, facilitating trouble-free transportation, even in compact cars. Its entire structure has been meticulously optimized to strike a balance between maximum stiffness and minimal weight, providing stability and ease of use. The integration of high altitude bearings and optimized aluminum structures enables precise adjustments, even at high magnifications, for unparalleled observing experiences.
This telescope is the ultimate workhorse for deep-sky observers. Its impressive 406mm mirror collects over 2,400 times more light than the naked eye, revealing stunning details on planets and deep sky objects. Even inexperienced observers can marvel at the intricate features of celestial bodies, while bright star clusters are resolved to their core, showcasing their full splendor. Observing the terminator on the moon through this telescope is an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Included with the Generation II - 16-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - ES-DOB1645-00 are several essential accessories to enhance your observing sessions. The telescope features a 2" focuser with helical gearing and 10:1 reduction, enabling precise and effortless focusing. A LED Red Dot Finder ensures easy and accurate object location, while a collimation assist tool helps you align the optical components for optimal performance. The soft light baffle minimizes stray light, optimizing the observing conditions. Additionally, two radial main mirror fans enable fast temperature equilibrium for improved image quality. Please note that the AA Battery Pack for fans is not included.
For those seeking further advancements, this telescope is ready to accommodate the optional coma corrector, offering enhanced image correction and clarity (coma corrector sold separately).
Embark on an extraordinary astronomical journey with the Generation II - 16-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - ES-DOB1645-00. Its cutting-edge features, exceptional light-gathering abilities, and range of included accessories make it a versatile and powerful tool for deep-sky enthusiasts, allowing you to explore the cosmos in breathtaking detail.
Specifications
| Item Number |
DOB1245–00 |
| f/ratio |
f/4.5 |
| Focal length |
1,826 mm |
| Primary mirror diameter |
40.9cm |
| Secondary obstruction |
25% |
| Mirror cell support points |
9 |
| Truss pole length |
140 cm |
| Truss pole diameter |
25 mm |
| Secondary cage assembly diameter |
48 cm OD |
| Secondary cage assembly weight |
8 pounds |
| Secondary cage assembly height |
17 cm |
| Mirror box/rocker box height |
42.5 cm |
| Mirror box weight * |
66 pounds |
| Height to center of eyepiece at zenith |
167.00 cm |
| Theoretical limiting stellar magnitude |
0.29 arc sec |
| Theoretical Rayleigh limit |
0.34 arc sec |
| Theoretical limiting magnitude |
15.74 mag |
| Theoretical maximum magnification |
800x |
| * |
Mirror weight can vary because of the manufacturing process; these values are approximate |
Warranty
Limited Warranty is one year, which converts to the Explore STAR Transferrable Product Warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase.
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