Telescope-DobsonianTelescopes-Sky-Watcher 12″ Flextube SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian

12″ of Light Gathering Power
When it comes to optical performance, this light gathering powerhouse does not disappoint! The massive 12” primary mirror reflects a copious amount of light for bright, detailed views on the Orion Nebula, the craters on the Moon, the Hercules Globular Cluster, and plenty more. To maximize the impressive light gathering ability, Sky-Watcher has furnished the primary mirror with Radiant™ Aluminum Quarts (RAQ™) coatings. This produces a high 94% light reflectivity. Also, these mirrors have been treated with a protective overcoat to preserve integrity and uphold performance for years to come.

Powerful Sky-Watcher SynScan Technology
With the included SynScan hand controller from Sky-Watcher, you have the power to curate your own personal tour of the night sky! Two modes of operation are available: Auto Tracking Mode and AZ GoTo Mode. The Auto Tracking Mode is great for those already familiar with the night sky looking to quickly get started. This mode allows the user to manually or electronically slew from target to target without having to halt tracking. Once the new target is found, the Flextube Dobsonian will automatically begin to track. The patented Freedom Find™ technology from Sky-Watcher aids in this aspect, as the built in dual encoders allow the pointing model to be retained even if the telescope has been moved manually. For those wanting automated visual sessions, the AZ GoTo Mode allows you to automatically slew to any target within the extensive 42,900 object database. You even have the option to utilize your smart device for operation of this Dobsonian with the built-in WiFi!

Effortless Manual Maneuvering
To hold the optical tube in place, traditional Dobsonian mounts rely on friction between the side bearings on the optical tube and a frictional material within the saddle. Though standard within many Dobsonians on the market today, this design has proven to make centering objects within the eyepiece difficult, as too much friction makes maneuvering cumbersome, while too little friction fails to hold the position of the telescope in place. Remedying this, Sky-Watcher introduces their patented Tension Control Handle, which allows you to adjust the tension between the optical tube and the sideboard of the mount for easy maneuvering across the night sky! Loosen this tension adjuster for lengthy slews, tighten it for smaller precise movements, and tighten it completely to hold the telescope in place.

Everything You Need in One Package
Setting you up for success, Sky-Watcher has included numerous accessories within this Flextube GoTo Dobsonian package. The two included Plössl eyepieces, 12.5 mm and 20 mm, provide views of the Moon, star clusters, the planets, and diffuse objects like nebulae and galaxies right out of the box! Get up close and personal with the craters on the Moon with the 120x magnification 12.5 mm eyepiece, and marvel at the sight of the Orion Nebula with the 75x magnification 20 mm eyepiece. To make star alignment a breeze, Sky-Watcher had added a 9×50 straight-through finderscope. This accessory also helps you locate objects when in Auto Tracking Mode. As mentioned above, you’ll also find the SynScan hand controller within this kit. This powerful device allows you to choose from multiple tracking rates (Sidereal, Lunar, Solar), change your slew speed from anywhere between 1X to 1000X, features built-in WiFi for smart device operation, and allows you to slew to objects with incredible accuracy.