SkyWatcher 16" f/4.4 Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope
SKU: SWDOB400C
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SkyWatcher 16" f/4.4 Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope
SKU: SWDOB400C
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About this product
The two included 4-element Super Plossl eyepieces are multicoated with a 52° field of view. The 25mm eyepiece yields a comfortable 72x magnification. Using the 10mm eyepiece pushes the magnification to a very capable 180x. A 2" dual-speed Crayford-style focuser enables precise focusing that is hard to match with conventional rack-and-pinion focusers.
One of the defining elements of Dobsonian telescopes is their size. While the large size produces bright high-quality images, transporting them is often difficult. The optical tube assembly (OTA) and the base of this telescope are both collapsible to make it more manageable. The optical tube assembly is designed with three support struts. To collapse the OTA, release the locks and slide the front of the assembly down the struts to rest against the back section. The forks on the base unscrew and come off. With no tools required, this collapsible system offers convenience not normally found in a Dobsonian.
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- Aperture: 16"
- Focal length: 1800mm, f/4.4
- Dobsonian Newtonian reflector
- Conical parabolic aluminum mirror
- Silicon Tetraoxide (SiO4) reflective coatings
- Use and Handling
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- 2" Crayford focuser
- 1.25" eyepiece adapter
- 8x50 right angle erect-image finderscope
- Aluminum azimuth plate with needle bearings
- Rocker-mount with Teflon bearings and altitude tension clutch
- Super Plössl Eyepieces
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- 1.25" barrel diameter
- 4-element multicoated optics
- 52° field of view
- Fold-down rubber eyecups
- Compatible with standard 1.25" eyepiece filters
- 25mm eyepiece: 72x magnification, 16.9mm eye relief
- 10mm eyepiece: 180x magnification, 6.5mm eye relief
- Construction
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- Anodized aluminum optical tube assembly (OTA)
- Base is made of California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2 compliant composite pressed board
- Collapsible OTA and base for easier transportation
- Maximum eyepiece height: 68"
Accessories in the Box:
- Finderscope 9X50 straight version
- Eyepiece 1.25″ Super Plossl 25mm (72x) – apparent filed of view 52°
- Eyepiece 1.25″ Super Plossl 10mm (180x) – apparent filed of view 52°
- Eyepiece adapter from 2″ to 1.25″ with M42 thread
- 2″ tube extension
- User Manual
| Optical Design | Dobsonian |
| Aperture | 16.0" / 40.6 cm |
| Focal Length | 1800 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.4 |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 2" |
| Diagonal | None |
| Finderscope | 9 x 50 right angle erect-image |
| Tripod | None |
| Mount Type | Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth |
| Power Source | None |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | Diameter: 16.0" / 40.6 cm Length collapsed: 42.75" / 108.6 cm Length extended: 66.5" / 168.9 cm |
| Base Dimensions | 33.0 x 33.5" / 84.0 x 85.0 cm |
| Weight | Base: 88.0 lb / 40.0 kg) Optical Tube Assembly: 72.0 lb / 32.7 kg Assembled Weight: 160.0 lb / 72.5 kg |