Sky-Watcher

12" Flextube 300P SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian

SKU: S11820


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  • Regular price $2,560.00

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  • 12” (305 mm) Dobsonian-style Newtonian
  • 1500 mm focal length (f/4.9)
  • 2” single-speed Crayford-style focuser with 1.25” adaptor
  • 4-element Plössl 25mm and 10mm 1.25” eyepieces
  • 9×50 straight through finderscope
  • SynScan hand controller with 42,000 object database
  • GoTo Dobsonian base

The exciting new Sky-Watcher Dobsonian SynScan series is precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more. With its patented collapsible tube design, these Dobsonians are truly the ultimate in portability and performance.

The elegant truss tube design was carefully engineered to combine ease of use, extreme portability and consistent performance in an affordable package. Unlike other truss tube designs, the SkyWatcher Flextube Dobsonian does not need to be disassembled between uses. It transports as two compact pieces that can be assembled and ready to use in just seconds! It is easy to collimate once set up, and it holds its collimation throughout the evening! The patented Tension Control Handle allows users to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboards.

The SynScan AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The patented dual encoder design allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes – but with no need for re-alignment!

The Sky-Watcher Dobsonian SynScan series combines the convenience and affordability of the traditional Dobsonian with the convenience of a computerized Go-To telescope.

SynScan™ AZ hand control SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Power Supply: 10 to 15 V DC 1Amp, 2.1mm Plug (Center positive)
  • Motor type: DC Servo Motors,
  • Resolution: Motor encoder: 1,620,000 counts per revolution, Main axis encoder: 11,748 counts per revolution
  • Slew speeds: 1.0X, 2.0X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 200X, 400X, 600X, 800X, 1000X
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
  • Tracking Mode: Dual Axes Tracking
  • Alignment Method: Brightest-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment
  • Database: 25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC and IC catalog, partial SAO catalogues, total 42,900 objects
  • Go-To Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc min
Optical Info
Optical Design Newtonian
Mirror Coatings 94% Aluminum
Glass Type Borosilicate
Primary Aperture (mm) 305
F/Ratio 4.9
Focal Length (mm) 1500
Secondary Diameter 70mm
Secondary Obstruction (by diameter) 23%
Secondary Obstruction by Area 5%
Observational Info
Dawes Limit 0.38
Rayleigh Limit 0.46
Limiting Mag. 14.9
Minimum Magnification 43
Maximum Magnification 600
Light Gathering (compared to next size down) 44%
General Info
Focuser 2" Crayford
OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) 36"/55"
OTA Outer Diameter 14.25"
OTA Weight (with accessories) 46.2
Dob Base Weight 53
Dob Base Measurements 32.5"x25"
Zenith Eyepiece Height 58.5"
Accessories
Included Finder 9x50 Finder
Included Diagonal No
Included Eyepieces 25/10 Plossl
Magnification w/ Included Eyepieces 60x/150x
Included Case No
Corrector No
Barcode: 050234118200