Flextube SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian 8 Inch - S11800
Sky-Watcher
From $1,450.00
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The Sky-Watcher Flextube SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian 8 Inch combines large aperture light-gathering capability with automated GoTo technology and exceptional portability. This 203mm f/5.9 reflector features a patented collapsible truss design that retracts to just 33 inches for easy transport and storage while maintaining perfect collimation, making it ideal for trips to dark sky sites. The integrated SynScan hand controller and built-in WiFi enable computer-guided observation of 42,900+ celestial objects, while the parabolic primary mirror with 94% reflectivity delivers stunning views of planets, the Moon, nebulae, galaxies, and deep-sky objects for both visual observing and astrophotography.
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Specifications
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 6% |
| Finderscope | 9x50 straight-through |
| Slew Speeds | 1.0X, 2.0X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 200X, 400X, 600X, 800X, 1000X |
| Total Weight | 57 kg |
| Focal length | 1200 mm |
| Primary Mirror Reflectivity | 94% |
| Main Axis Encoder Resolution | 11748 |
| Control Interface | SynScan hand controller with WiFi |
| Tube Collapsed Length | 33 in |
| GoTo Database Objects | 42900 |
| User Defined Objects | 25 |
| Base Construction | Heavy-duty rocker box with Teflon bearings |
| Aperture | 203 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/5.9 |
| Focuser Type | 2-inch Crayford-style single-speed |
| Included Eyepieces | 10mm and 25mm 4-element Plössl 1.25-inch |
| Optical design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Tube Extended Length | 44 in |
| Motor Encoder Resolution | 1620000 |
| Eyepiece Magnifications Provided | 48x (25mm), 120x (10mm) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 24 kg |
| Mount type | Dobsonian Alt-Az with GoTo |
| Base Weight | 33 kg |
| Focuser Adapter | 1.25-inch adapter |