Orion 8968 SkyQuest XX16g GoTo Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

Orion 8968 SkyQuest XX16g GoTo Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope by Orion at Telescope Simulator. MPN: 8968. Hurry! Limited time offer. Offer valid only while supplies last. Our 16'' truss-tube GoTo Dob presents a perfect combination of big-aperture optics and sophisticated, fully motorized object location technology for the ultimate in Dobsonian telescope performance and observing convenience. A big, 16'' aperture telescope designed for maximum portability - both the optical tube and Dobsonian base can be broken down quickly without tools into easily manageable components for convenient transport in any standard size car. Features accurate, motorized GoTo pointing

Features & Highlights

Our 16" truss-tube GoTo Dob presents a perfect combination of big-aperture optics and sophisticated, fully motorized object location technology for the ultimate in Dobsonian telescope performance and observing convenience
A big, 16" aperture telescope designed for maximum portability - both the optical tube and Dobsonian base can be broken down quickly without tools into easily manageable components for convenient transport in any standard size car
Features accurate, motorized GoTo pointing and tracking of over 42,000 celestial objects within its GoTo system database, and enough aperture for great views of each one
Closed-loop electronics forgive accidental bumps and allow the telescope to be moved manually without losing alignment of the GoTo system. Heavy-duty clutches on both axes allow independent adjustment of motion to desired level of resistance
Huge 16" (406mm) diameter, convex-back parabolic primary mirror with enhanced, 94% reflectivity aluminum coating delivers outstanding views of faint deep-sky objects

Additional Information

Brand:

Orion

Manufacturer:

Orion

Category:

Reflectors

Model:

8968

MPN:

8968

UPC:

759270089689

Part Number:

8968

Publisher:

Orion

Binding:

Electronics

Item Weight:

195 pounds

Package Weight:

267 pounds

Package Size:

36.5 x 34 x 46 inches

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