$549

Can be made into Go-To

Can be made into Go-To

8" $499

10" $849

12" $1,499

8" $575

10" $949

12" $1,549

DOB 8” 10" and 12"  COLLAPSIBLE

 

A COLLAPSIBLE TRUSS-TUBE DOBSONIAN DESIGN THAT REQUIRES NO REASSEMBLY --THE ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE!

SkyWatcher does it again. An old favorite gets a complete facelift with new features and upgraded components!

The venerable Dobsonian reflector design has recently undergone some important upgrades and improvements: SkyWatcher is pleased to introduce the all-new Collapsible Dobsonian complete with Crayford focuser – the ultimate in large aperture portability and performance.

This 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 Collapsible 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 bearing system has been redesigned as well. The new SkyWatcher Collapsible Dobsonians feature buttery smooth azimuth bearings. Even the twelve-inch model can be rotated with just the push of a finger. Like our traditional Dobsonians, the new Collapsible Dobsonians feature SkyWatcher’s patented tension adjustment control on the altitude bearings. This eliminates the need and added cost of clumsy counterweight systems to balance the telescope.
 

8" $1,195

10" $1549

12" $2499

Introducing the Skywatcher FlexTube Auto-Tracking Fully-Motorised  Dobsonian.

It is the Ultimate in Dobsonian design, the patented collapsible FlexTube(tm) system with a 254mm parabolic primary mirror for ultimate performance & portability, has now been combined with powerful dual-axis servo motors and encoders in the base unit. Now enjoy the luxury of Automatically Slewing and Tracking celestial objects, with the FlexTube's precision diffraction-limited optics with easy handset commands.

Never before has owning a large high quality telescope been so convenient. Now you don't need to worry about constantly repositioning the telescope with the addition of AutoTracking. Objects no longer drift through the eyepiece field of view, leaving you to observe more critically and at your own pace.

The convenience of AutoTracking opens up the possibility of lunar and planetary imaging - without the need for enormous Equatorial mounts or the fuss of polar alignment. The AutoTracking handset allows you to set the local latitude, enhancing the tracking accuracy for astronomical targets.

The controller has 6 different slewing speeds - 32x, 64x and 600x when tracking is turned off and Guide (1x) Slow (4x) and Fast (8x) when tracking is activated.

Because each axis has encoders, the Skywatcher  can still be moved manually over large areas of sky.

Once your target is centred in the eyepiece activate the tracking and you are ready to observe. You still get to enjoy the convenience of Skywatcher's Flex Tube design so the Skywatcher Auto-Tracking Fully-Motorised Dobsonian will fold down to a more compact size for transportation and storage. Skywatcher FlexTube Auto-Tracking Fully-Motorised Dobsonian Features: -

Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x48 & x120 -

Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): SP10mm & 25mm -

Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Crayford Focuser -

Parabolic Primary Mirror - 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports -

9x50 Finderscope -

Direct SLR Camera Connection -

3-Point tube

Available in 8" 10" and 12"

Prices are are available on request

Remember with all our telescopes you receive free lessons