Posts Tagged 'dobsonian'
January 29 2024, Stefan Taube
You can currently get the largest model in the Ultra Light Dobsonian series from Explore Scientific at a special price!
It is the Dobsonian telescope N 406/1826 Ultra Light Generation II
Explore Scientific offers lightweight aluminium Dobsonians that are optimized for transport and a rapid set-up:
- The secondary mirror holder can be operated without tools and is with stable adjustment
- The primary mirror can be adjusted from the front during observation and sits in a modern cell with radial roller bearings and a 9-point system
- Large altitude wheels allow jitter-free movement even at higher magnifications
- Cover and altitude wheels fit into the rocker box, the mirror box is equipped with a lid for transport, so you only have to transport two aluminium boxes and a bundle of rods
- Extremely rigid construction!
- Dew-resistant thanks to all-aluminium construction: No more negative influence from humidity thanks to the exclusive use of aluminium and other metals
- Two radial main mirror fans for rapid ambient temperature adjustment
You can find more information about the large 16-inch model here in the shop.
The offer is valid until 28th February 2024 and only while stocks last! Take advantage of it now!
Tags: telescope, dobsonian, Teleskop, Dobson, Explore Scientific
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January 28 2024, Benjamin Mirwald
The Omegon-Dobson family has grown. The Advanced X N 152/1200 telescope expands the “Advanced X” series with a high-quality, yet affordable model.
With a mirror diameter of 152 millimeters, it collects enough light to see even distant galaxies. The slim telescope shows its strengths primarily when observing planets and star clusters. The focal length of 1200mm makes it easy to achieve slightly higher magnifications. The included 25 mm eyepiece gives 48x magnification, with additional eyepieces a range of 30x to 240x is usable. We particularly recommend the Premium Flatfield eyepieces as accessories.
Sometimes at high magnifications you can see the flickering of the air, but there are nights with perfect “seeing” – and this telescope is made for them. As a Dobsonian telescope, it consists of two parts and is ready for use in just six steps:
- First set up the so-called rocker box (8 kg),
- Place the optical tube (9 kg) in the rocker box,
- attach springs on sides,
- slide in the finder scope,
- insert eyepiece.
- Don’t forget: remove the lid 😉
This only takes a few minutes. So it is possible to simply peek through a few gaps in the clouds every now and then. The good-natured design is also suitable for use all night long – the telescope can easily handle dew or frost.
A Crayford focuser for 1.25″ eyepieces allows you to precisely focus on the celestial object.
Because it is intuitive to use and really robust, the instrument is highly recommended for children aged 10 and over.
Like its larger siblings in the Advanced X series, the N 152/1200 can also be retrofitted with a digital “sky navigation system”, the Omegon Push+ Go system. The 6×30 finder scope is the classic way to find the objects – in combination with good celestial atlases .
Tags: dobsonian, alt-azimuth, beginner, Newton, entry-level, Omegon, Moon, telescope, planets, observation
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August 7 2023, Marcus Schenk
In August and September, we are opening up a special portal to the universe for all stargazers! Our special offer on Omegon Advanced Dobsonian telescopes has arrived and invites you to connect more intensively with the stars and deep sky objects. Save up to 45% on the normal price now.
The 6-, 8- or 10-inch Omegon Advanced Dobsonian telescopes are perfect companions for visual observations. With their exceptional optics and ease of use, they are ideal for amateur astronomers who want to make the jump to a larger instrument.
- At 150mm and larger, the telescopes offer impressive light-gathering abilities which produce bright images of planets, star clusters and nebulae.
- Also suitable for use with heavy eyepieces thanks to the friction bearing system.
- Parabolic primary mirror for crisp images and an excellent observing experience.
Secure a Dobsonian telescope now for a special price – available until 30/09/2023 whilst stocks last.
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July 25 2023, Stefan Taube
For some years now, the manufacturer Skywatcher has been featuring the Skyliner Classic series: well-proven and highly popular telescopes in the Dobsonian design. They offer great optical performance for very little money because the substructure, affectionately known as a rocker box, is relatively inexpensive.
We have put together the Skyliner Classic Dobsonian Set for you, which is even more inexpensive! The set comprises:
You get the largest telescope in the series, the 10-inch version, which features a 254 millimetre primary mirror, additional eyepieces, a filter for observing the Moon, and a practical laser to quickly collimate the telescope optics – and you save €108.85 on the cost of the individual parts!
All Skyliner Classic Dobsonians impress not only with their optics, but also with their standard equipment: two eyepieces, finderscope, eyepiece holder, carrying handle, and ascension axis tension fine adjustment are standard on all models!
More information, prices and options for ordering for all models can be found here in our shop!
Tags: telescope, dobsonian, Skywatcher, Omegon
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September 19 2022, Stefan Taube
The manufacturer Bresser offers a rich variety of telescopes for hobby astronomers in their Messier range. Options range from economically-priced entry-level models through to telescopes which make all of your wishes come true.
Large selection of scopes and mounts:
Within the Messier range, you can find optical telescopes, Newtonian telescopes and compact Maksutov scopes. The latter are very good for travelling and are designed for planetary and lunar observations.
These telescopes are equipped with a rail to attach them to astronomical mounts. As these rails conform to the Vixen style, the telescopes can be used with almost every mount.
For the Messier range, Bresser has developed both the EXOS-1 and the EXOS-2 mounts. They are adapted for these scopes. The mounts can be purchased with or without a motor. If you want a reasonably-priced entry-level model, you can leave the motor out. You can always add one later. Motors are especially necessary for astrophotography. You can find upgrade sets here in our shop.
The EXOS-2 mount is also available with computerised controls (GoTo).
Bresser AC 102/1000 EXOS-2 GoTo Messier telescope
Ideal for beginners: Dobsonian telescopes
Within the Messier range, Bresser also offers a range of Dobsonian telescopes. The larger models feature altitude bearings which provide high levels of stability in all positions. Thanks to the OTA brackets, the tubes on these Dobsonian telescopes can also be placed on other mounts.
Dobsonian telescopes are ideal for optical use and are very reasonably priced.
Bresser N 254/1270 Hexafoc Messier Dobsonian telescope
All telescopes come with a suitable solar filter which is placed on the front end of the telescope. This makes it possible to safely observe the Sun.
All telescopes from Bresser’s Messier range can be found here in our shop.
Tags: Bresser, Messier, telescopes, dobsonian
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July 25 2022, Stefan Taube
With the StarSense Explorer series of telescopes from Celestron, it’s very easy to find objects in the night sky. All you need to do is install a free app and insert your smartphone into the special dock on the telescope.
Celestron combines classic Dobsonian telescopes with this new technology – a combination of proven and new technologies.
There are two models to choose from:
Both telescopes are complete systems with all the accessories you’ll need.
Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobsonian telescope
Unlike other PushTo technologies, no encoders are used. The StarSense app uses the smartphone’s camera to capture the current visible star field and compare it to an internal database. In this way, the app knows where the telescope is pointing, and can guide the observer to the desired object with arrows on the smartphone display.
Of course, the app also offers plenty of information about the celestial objects, together with suggestions for your observing night.
StarSense Explorer technology
StarSense Explorer telescopes can also be used without the app, for example for a view of the Moon or another easily identifiable celestial object. For this purpose, a red dot finder is included.
Dobsonian telescopes are among the most popular entry-level telescopes. But they are also greatly valued by experienced astronomers for exploring the night sky without a camera. These telescopes’ minimalism makes them relatively inexpensive and are suitable both for beginners and advanced observers looking for an uncomplicated nature adventure. The StarSense Explorer series of Dobsonian telescopes combines this minimalism with a modern aid for navigating the night sky.
Dobsonian telescopes are easy to transport and assemble.
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June 28 2022, Stefan Taube
Messier-series telescope with add-on sun filter
Bresser’s Messier-series Dobsonian telescopes stand out from the crowd due to their features, which cannot be found on other brands of comparable telescopes:
- The telescope tube is held in place using tube clamps. This means the tube can be rotated along its axis to find the perfect eyepiece position. It can be optimally balanced by adjusting the tube within the tube clamps. You can also fully demount the tube and use it with an equatorial mount, for example.
- The altitude bearings have a comparatively large radius. This facilitates finer adjustments along the vertical axis. Many Dobsonian telescopes in this price range do not have proper altitude bearings!
The altitude bearings with tube clamps glide along the rockerbox.
- The so-called rockerbox, upon which the telescope is placed and which enables rotation in azimuth, is fitted with quick-release fasteners on the Messier Dobsonians, the kind you are familiar with from furniture. This enables the box to be quickly and simply assembled. In this way, the box can be disassembled again and again.
- The Hexafoc focuser is superior to focusers on comparable telescopes by other manufacturers.
The large Hexafoc focuser does not cast a shadow on wide-angle eyepieces.
- A compatible solar filter is supplied with the product. As the tube is closed, no sunlight can enter the telescope from the side. This makes it possible to safely view the Sun.
In addition to these features, you also receive a Messier Dobsonian with high-quality optics and a parabolic mirror which is fully adjustable. This makes it possible to start a lasting relationship with the night sky. The Messier Dobsonians are available in two sizes. You can find both models here in our shop.
The optics are fully adjustable.
Note: These telescopes are named after Charles Messier (1730-1817), whose “Catalogue of Nebular Objects” contains a number of celestial objects which you can observe using these telescopes. A modern guide to Charles Messier’s objects can be found in Cambridge University Press’ book The Messier Objects.
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