Description
Embark on a celestial journey with the Orion SkyLine 12″ Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit, your gateway to the wonders of the night sky. This comprehensive package is designed for the serious amateur astronomer who desires a powerful, user-friendly, and versatile observing tool.
Discover the Universe: With its large 12-inch aperture, the Orion SkyLine gathers ample light to reveal the intricate details of the Moon’s surface, the rings of Saturn, Jupiter’s cloud bands, and the fiery cores of distant galaxies.
Precision Optics: The telescope’s f/5 parabolic mirror delivers sharp, high-contrast images. Enhanced with a 94%-96% reflectivity coating, it ensures you see the cosmos in all its glory.
Smooth Navigation: Glide through the heavens with ease thanks to the smooth azimuth roller bearings and adjustable altitude trunnions. Whether you’re tracking a fast-moving comet or hopping from star to star, the motion is seamless.
Crisp Focus: Achieve pinpoint accuracy with the dual-speed Crayford focuser. The 10:1 fine-focus ratio allows for meticulous adjustments, bringing celestial objects into razor-sharp clarity.
Ready for Observation: The kit includes a suite of premium accessories to enhance your viewing experience. From the Orion DeepMap 600 to the UltraBlock Filter, every tool has been carefully selected to maximize your stargazing sessions.
Built to Last: The sturdy Dobsonian base provides a stable foundation for the optical tube, ensuring vibrations are kept to a minimum and your views remain steady.
Convenience at Your Fingertips: With the included eyepiece rack and smartphone adapter, you’re always prepared to capture and share your astronomical discoveries.
The Orion SkyLine 12″ Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit is not just an instrument; it’s your companion in exploring the vastness of space, offering a window to the universe for both novice observers and seasoned skywatchers alike.
Orion SkyLine 12″ Dobsonian Reflector Kit Specifications:
Category | Specification |
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Best for viewing | Fainter deep sky |
Best for imaging | Solar, lunar & planetary |
User level | Intermediate |
Optical design | Reflector |
Optical diameter | 300mm |
Focal length | 1500mm |
Focal ratio | f/5.0 |
Optics type | Parabolic |
Eyepieces | Plossl 9.0mm (1.25″), Erfle 30.0mm (2″) |
Magnification with included eyepieces | 167x, 50x |
Resolving power | 0.39arc*sec |
Lowest useful magnification | 43x |
Highest useful magnification | 300x |
Highest theoretical magnification | 600x |
Optical quality | Diffraction limited |
Finder scope | 8×50 |
Focuser | 2″ dual-speed Crayford |
Mirror coatings/over-coatings | Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide |
Mount type | Dobsonian |
Bearing material | Needle bearings |
Tube material | Steel |
Length of optical tube | 57.0 in. |
Weight, optical tube | 47.3 lbs. |
Weight, mount/tripod | 35.9 lbs. |
Weight, fully assembled | 83.2 lbs. |
Additional included accessories | Collimation cap, Eyepiece rack |
Other features | CorrecTension system, Navigation knob, Integral carry handle |
What’s in the Box:
SkyLine 12″ Dobsonian Reflector Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
Dobsonian base
8×50 Right-angle correct-image finder scope
30mm Erfle telescope eyepiece, 2″
9mm Plossl telescope eyepiece, 1.25″
35mm-length 2″ extension adapter
Eyepiece rack
Orion LaserMate Deluxe II Collimator
Cooling fan and battery holder
Handle for Dobsonian base
DeepMap 600
MoonMap 260
Jupiter Map
Saturn Map
Mars Map
2″ UltraBlock Filter
1.25″ Variable Polarizing Filter
SteadyPix Quick Smartphone Telescope Photo Adapter
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