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Astronomy > Telescopes > Skywatcher > Skyliner FlexTube > Skywatcher Dobson telescope N 406/1800 Skyliner FlexTube BD DOB
Product no.: 21288

Dobson telescope N 406/1800 Skyliner FlexTube BD DOB

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This product is available in the following variants:
Type of build Language Price
Dobson - $ 3,340.00
Dobson GoTo English $ 4,490.00

Product description

A large aperture for a little money - that was always the main idea when acquiring a Dobsonian telescope. With their BlackDiamond Dobsonian, Sky-Watcher have created a classic with a new slant. The new, patented, a novel patented sliding rod design makes it is particularly easy to transport. Another advantage of this is that it allows the focus point to be flexibly shifted by sliding the rods further in or out.

The telescope and mount:

This BlackDiamond truss tube Dobsonian has a 16 inch parabolic mirror. A 16 inch telescope provides enormous light gathering capacity but is still transportable. A 16 incher offers 31% more light compared to a 14-incher. This is immediately apparent when first looking through the eyepiece. Interesting things, beyond the usual range of objects, can be discovered with such an instrument. With good seeing, almost all of the NGC catalogue objects are visible. An aperture ratio of f4.4 and a finely adjustable 2 inch focuser make this telescope suitable for the photography of the brighter objects. A large amount of detail can be seen on planets under good seeing conditions. Saturn shows half a dozen of its moons as well as the gaps in the rings.

The telescope is equipped with a smoothly operating Crayford focuser, which allows precise focusing adjustment. A T2 camera connector is included with the focuser. A camera-specific T2 adapter, which is included in our product range, is additionally required for using a DSLR camera.

Truss tube Dobsonians are particularly popular with committed observers due to their excellent portability. Skywatcher offers an especially easy to manage system with its new FlexTube Dobsonians. Only having 3 tubes, they can be quickly collapsed. On arriving at the observing site you simply need to extend the tubes again and you have a fully operational and aligned instrument within seconds. The telescope is still very rigid even in its fully extended configuration. The manufacturer promises very stable collimation despite the simple design.

Included in delivery:

  • optics with a collapsible tube
  • reinforced rocker box
  • 10mm and 25mm eyepieces (1.25")
  • 2 inch Crayford focuser with 1.25 inch adapter and T2 camera connector
  • 9x50 quick-release finder for easy location of objects in the night sky
  • primary mirror with central marker for a easier collimation
  • user manual in German

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page "Telescope ABC" beginners handbook with every telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
Newton
Aperture (mm)
406
Focal length (mm)
1800
Aperture ratio (f/)
4,4
Resolving capacity
0,28
Limit value (mag)
14,8
Light gathering capacity
3360
Max. useful magnification
812
Tube weight (kg)
38
Tube construction
Truss Tube

Reflector


Main mirror´s construction
parabolic

Focuser


Type of build
Crayford
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2
Gear reduction
1:10 fine focusing

Mount


Mounting type
Dobson
Type of build
Dobson
GoTo control
no

General


Series
Skyliner FlexTube

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
no
Sun
not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)
Astrophotography
not recommended

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no

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Skywatcher Dobson telescope N 406/1800 Skyliner FlexTube BD DOB
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Skywatcher Dobson telescope N 406/1800 Skyliner FlexTube BD DOB

The truss tube design allows the Dobsonian to be collapsed into to a very compact size.

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