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Spend more time exploring the night sky with a 10-inch Newtonian reflector on a manually operated Dobsonian mount. Its 254 mm mirror and included 25 mm eyepiece give you a ready starting point for visual observation, with a red-dot finder to help locate targets.
Why Customers Choose This Product
- 254 mm primary mirror gathers light for observing the Moon, planets and deep-sky targets under suitable conditions.
- Dobsonian mount moves by hand, with a spring-tension system to help balance the optical tube when accessories are added.
- 2-inch Crayford focuser includes a 1.25-inch adapter for compatible eyepieces.
Product Highlights
- 25 mm Plossl eyepiece provides the supplier-listed 48x magnification.
- Red-dot finder helps you aim at celestial targets.
- Smartphone adapter and dust cover are listed as included.
Specifications
| Brand | Explore Scientific |
|---|---|
| Optical design | Newtonian reflector |
| Aperture | 254 mm (10 inches) |
| Focal length | 1200 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/4.7, as listed |
| Mount | Dobsonian with spring-tension balance system |
| Focuser | 2-inch Crayford with 1.25-inch adapter |
| Included eyepiece | 25 mm Plossl (48x as listed) |
Ideal For
Observers who want a large-aperture, hands-on telescope for visual stargazing and prefer moving the scope directly to follow a target.
Important Information
This listing describes a manual Dobsonian mount, not a motorized tracking mount. The included smartphone adapter does not guarantee specific phone compatibility or astrophotography results. Viewing conditions and accessory choices affect what you can see. Never aim the telescope at the Sun without suitable, properly fitted solar equipment.
FAQs
What comes with the telescope?
The supplier listing names a 25 mm Plossl eyepiece, red-dot finder, smartphone adapter, dust cover, 1.25-inch focuser adapter and Dobsonian mount.
Does the mount track automatically?
No automatic tracking is specified. The listed Dobsonian mount is moved manually.
What magnification does the included eyepiece provide?
The supplier lists 48x magnification with the included 25 mm eyepiece.
Check the space you have for setup and your preferred observing accessories before ordering.
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