SkyWatcher Reflector Dobson GOTO 14" 355/1600 WIFI Extendable Dobson Reflector Telescope

TTELESCOPE SKYWATCHER DOBSON GOTO 14" WIFI 355/1600 EXTENDABLE REFLECTOR.

IMPORTANT WARNING:

Due to a shortage of electronic components, SKYWATCHER is supplying its Dobson GOTO telescopes without the SYNSCAN control knob.
The Dobson Go-To will be temporarily delivered without this control knob, however, these Dobson already have an internal WiFi board that will allow to control the mount directly with a smartphone or tablet (control from the free SynScan App with the same functionalities as the with the control knob).

The Sky-Watcher Dobson 14" extendable Sky-Watcher reflector telescope, 355 mm diameter and 1600 mm focal length, features a Pyrex parabolic primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a very thin (0.5 mm thick) four-arm mount to support the secondary mirror to prevent diffraction spikes and light loss. In addition, these models include a 2" Crayford focuser with 1.25" adapter, allowing the use of any size eyepiece.

But what is a Dobson telescope? It is a very simple and elegant altazimuth mount design that was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970s of the 20th century. Dobson's idea is very popular with amateur astronomers and telescope manufacturers because of its simplicity. In its simplest form, the Dobson mount consists of a box that makes it possible to mount the optical tube to pivot in altitude, while the box itself can rotate on an azimuthal base. These types of mounts generally rely on friction between the side bearings on the optical telescope tube and a friction material on the mount to hold the optical tube in place. If there is too much friction, it is difficult to move the telescope to center an object in the field of view. Conversely, if there is too little friction, the telescope will not be stabilized. This makes stabilizing the optical tube difficult when accessories, such as a finder, camera or eyepiece, are added to the telescope.

As long as the amount of friction is adequate, and therefore stabilization of the optical tube is achieved, the telescope can remain in the desired position for observing an object and maintain its position even when the mount is rotated. Devices for stabilization of a Dobson system telescope currently include: a shiftable weight for proper counterbalancing of the telescope, a friction lock that must be adjusted to inhibit telescope movement, and a spring connected between the telescope tube and the mount to aid in stabilization.

These devices do not provide a simple, user-friendly way to adjust the friction. Therefore, Sky-Watcher's improved Dobson telescopes are equipped with a Tension Control Handle by which users can easily control the tension applied to the assembly to add or reduce friction. With this novel system the telescope does not need to be balanced in order to remain in position. This tension adjuster can be tightened in such a way that the optical tube can remain in one position, but still move when requested to adjust the position of the telescope. Alternatively, the tension adjuster can be tightened completely to lock the tube securely.

The exciting new Dobson GOTO Sky-Watcher series of GOTO Sky-Watcher reflecting telescopes introduces a new generation of precision-engineered instruments that will allow you to view the treasures of the night sky such as planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and much more. With their patented folding tube design, these Dobson's are truly the ultimate in portability and performance and are absolutely spectacular for their superb focal to brightness ratio in deep sky observing.

Its sleek, extendable frame design has been carefully studied to combine ease of use, extreme portability and consistent performance in an affordable package for advanced amateurs. Unlike other Dobson telescope designs, this SkyWatcher folding mount does not need to be disassembled between uses. It is transported as two compact pieces that can be assembled ready for observing in a matter of seconds. It is easy to collimate once the telescope is installed, maintaining its collimation throughout the night.

The SynScan AZ computerized mount allows you to point the telescope at a specific object, or even scan the night sky at the touch of a button. The intuitive and very easy-to-use menu system will allow you to automatically move to over 42,900 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of functions in just a few observing sessions. The unique dual encoder design allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user desires, but without the need for re-alignment!

The Sky-Watcher Dobson SynScan series provided by Telescopiomania combines the convenience and affordability of the traditional Dobson mount with the comfort of a computerized Go-To system.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• • Lens diameter: 355Mm
  • Focal length: 1600Mm
  • Focal ratio:f/4.5
  • Optical design: Newton parabolic Pyrex reflector
  • Focuser: Crayford2"
  • 2" to 1.25" Adapter
  • SP series eyepieces 10 mm and 25 mm 1.25" SP series eyepieces with magnifications of x160, x64, x160 and x64 respectively
  • Theoretical maximum magnification: x710
  • Limiting stellar magnitude: 14.3
  • Searcher 8 x 50
  • Extendable Dobson frame with new pressure adjustment system
  • Secondary mirror diameter: 93 mm
  • Tube weight: 23.5 kg
  • Tube length: 151 cm