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The Sky-Watcher Flextube SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian 16-inch is a premium large-aperture reflector designed for visual observers and astrophotographers seeking both light-gathering power and portability. Featuring a 406mm Parabolic primary mirror with 94% reflectivity and 1800mm focal length, this telescope delivers exceptional views of planets, deep-sky objects, and the Moon with a limiting magnitude of 15.5. The innovative collapsible truss design retracts to 42.5 inches for transport while maintaining collimation, and the integrated SynScan GoTo system provides computerized access to over 42,900 celestial objects. This combination of convenience and affordability makes it an ideal choice for astronomers seeking big-aperture performance without traditional Dobsonian bulk.
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Flextube SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian 16 Inch - S11840
$4,680.00
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| Aperture | 406 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 5% |
| Included Eyepieces | 10mm and 25mm 4-Element Plossl |
| Main Axis Encoder Resolution | 11748 |
| Mount Features | Teflon Bearings, Tension Control Handle, Freedom Find Dual Encoders |
| Focal length | 1800 mm |
| Limiting Magnitude | 15.5 |
| GoTo System | SynScan |
| Power Supply | 10 V |
| Design Feature | Collapsible Flextube Truss Tube |
| Focal ratio | f/4.4 |
| Focuser Type | 2-inch Crayford Single-Speed |
| Object Database | 42900 |
| Tube Collapsed Length | 42.5 in |
| Mirror Reflectivity | 94% |
| Finderscope | 9x50 Straight-Through |
| Motor Encoder Resolution | 1620000 |
| Mount type | Alt-Azimuth Dobsonian |
| Mirror Type | Parabolic Primary |
| Focuser Adapter | 1.25-inch |
| Slew Speeds | 1.0X, 2.0X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 200X, 400X, 600X, 800X, 1000X |
| Tube Extended Length | 66.5 in |