{"product_id":"explore-scientific-10-inch-dobsonian-reflector-telescope","title":"Explore Scientific 10-Inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope with 25mm Eyepiece","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpend 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Customers Choose This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e254 mm primary mirror gathers light for observing the Moon, planets and deep-sky targets under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDobsonian mount moves by hand, with a spring-tension system to help balance the optical tube when accessories are added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch Crayford focuser includes a 1.25-inch adapter for compatible eyepieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 mm Plossl eyepiece provides the supplier-listed 48x magnification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-dot finder helps you aim at celestial targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartphone adapter and dust cover are listed as included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExplore Scientific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewtonian reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e254 mm (10 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/4.7, as listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDobsonian with spring-tension balance system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocuser\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-inch Crayford with 1.25-inch adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded eyepiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm Plossl (48x as listed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eObservers who want a large-aperture, hands-on telescope for visual stargazing and prefer moving the scope directly to follow a target.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat comes with the telescope?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier listing names a 25 mm Plossl eyepiece, red-dot finder, smartphone adapter, dust cover, 1.25-inch focuser adapter and Dobsonian mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the mount track automatically?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo automatic tracking is specified. The listed Dobsonian mount is moved manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat magnification does the included eyepiece provide?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier lists 48x magnification with the included 25 mm eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the space you have for setup and your preferred observing accessories before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58543622914351,"sku":"ES-ON25447","price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/8596\/4079\/files\/ES-ON25447_1.jpg?v=1790440712","url":"https:\/\/ridgelineoutdoorsupply.com\/products\/explore-scientific-10-inch-dobsonian-reflector-telescope","provider":"RidgeLine Outdoor Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}