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* Colossal 14"-aperture parabolic optics open up the heavens to new visual adventures!
* Enhanced reflectivity (94%) aluminum mirror coatings for brighter images
* 14" optics collect 36% more light than a 12" mirror, and an amazing 96% more light than a 10" Dobsonian allowing you to
resolve significantly fainter objects and more subtle details
* Orion-designed for great pack-it-up portability! Both optical tube and base disassemble without tools to fit easily into a
standard-size car
* The Orion-designed collapsible base, made of 1" thick laminated wood panels for rock-solid stability, adds to the
portability of the XX14i
* Included IntelliScope object location technology pinpoints thousands of objects with pushbutton ease- Much more affordable
than comparably sized "boutique" Dobsonians
* Eight-pole truss design ensures greater structural rigidity than competitors' 3- and 6-pole designs- Ultra-smooth azimuth
base motion optimized by Ebony Star on virgin teflon bearing surfaces
* All collapsible base and truss-pole hardware is captive to prevent accidental loss
* Dual-speed (11:1) 2" Crayford focuser allows sharp views of even the most elusive celestial targets
Following on the heels of our critically acclaimed SkyQuest XX12i comes the next member in our exciting new line of truss tube
Dobsonian telescopes - the mighty SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian. Featuring colossal 14" diffraction-limited
optics and a design engineered by Orion that is optimized from top to bottom for portability, the XX14i delivers the highest level
of performance and transportability of any telescope in its class - and at a price that's thousands of dollars less than
custom-made or "boutique" Dobsonians.
The XX14i turns the night sky into an endless playground of deep-space surprises for intermediate and advanced observing
enthusiasts. The space-penetrating 14" (356mm) parabolic primary mirror, made from low-thermal expansion glass, features enhanced
reflectivity (94%) aluminum coatings to deliver more light to the eye. And what do 14" optics by you in the way of extra light
gathering power compared 10 12" and 10" optics? Plenty! The XX14i pulls in 36% more light than a 12" and 96% more than 10" optics,
allowing you to resolve significantly fainter objects and more subtle details.
Once your observing target is locked in utilizing the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator's database of 14,000 celestial
objects, the XX14i's dual-speed (11:1) 2" Crayford focuser lets you quickly bring the object into crisp, clear focus using either
of the included eyepieces: low-power 35mm 2" DeepView or high power 10mm 1.25" Sirius Plossl.
The XX14i adds a convenient new twist to truss-tube Dobsonian portability by allowing easy disassembly of both the optical tube
and the base into smaller, easily manageable pieces. The optical tube itself features an eight-pole truss design (four captive
pairs) that provides greater structural rigidity than similar 6-pole truss or 3-pole "parallel strut" designs. Large hand knobs
and captive bolts make for user-friendly assembly and disassembly of the tube sections. To minimize the size of the bottom section
of the XX14i's optical tube, it has been engineered with three removable, recessed counterweights that provide the optimum balance
for the tube on its 8" diameter altitude hubs.
The Orion-designed collapsible base, made of fully 1"-thick laminated wood panels for rock-solid stability, adds to the
portability of the XX14i. The base quickly breaks down into four pieces without tools, to easily fit into standard sized
automobiles. All hardware is captive to prevent accidental loss.
The SkyQuest XX14i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian makes owning a large-aperture Dobsonian more exciting and more practical
than ever before. Its synthesis of pack-it-up portability, incredible optics, IntelliScope digital object location system, and
affordable prices puts it in a league of its own. It's an all-star performer for the visual astronomer who's ready for
"deeper-sky" adventures!
Assembled weight (including accessories): approximately 120 lbs. Assembled optical tube, 61"L x 16.5"W, 63.5 lbs. Bottom tube
section, 21.5"L x 16.5"W, 47lbs; top tube section, 8.5"L x 16.5"W, 10.5lbs. Truss poles (8), 30.5"L x 1" W. Total weight of 4
truss pole pairs and captive assembly knobs: approx. 8 lbs. Base, 28.5" W x 27" H, 44.5lbs. 12V battery pack included (requires 8
D-cells: not included) to power Cooling Accelerator fan. One-year limited warranty.
Product Specifications:
Use Astronomy
User level Advanced
Optical design Reflector
Optical diameter 356mm
Focal length 1650mm
Focal ratio f/4.6
Optics type Parabolic
Glass material Low thermal expansion glass
Eyepieces included DeepView 35.0mm (2"), Sirius Plossl 10.0mm (1.25")
Magnification with included eyepieces 39x, 165x
Resolving power 0.33arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification 51x
Highest useful magnification 300x
Limiting stellar magnitude 15.4
Optical quality Diffraction limited
Finder scope 9x50
Focuser 2" dual-speed Crayford
Secondary mirror obstruction 82mm
Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter 23%
Secondary mirror obstruction by area 5%
Mirror coatings/over-coatings Aluminum and Silicon Dioxide
Mount style Dobsonian
Astro-imaging capability Simple moon shots
Computerized compatibility Intelliscope included
Alignment procedure 2-Star Alignment
Number of objects in database 14000+
Bearing material AZ: EbonyStar/Teflon, ALT: UHMW/ABS
Power requirement 9-volt battery
Setting circles Electronic, via the hand controller
Available ports RS-232
Tube material Steel
Tripod material Wood
Length of optical tube 61.0 in.
Weight, optical tube 63.5 lbs.
Weight, mount/tripod 44.5 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled 120.0 lbs.
Additional included accessories Collapsible base design for excellent portability, Cooling Accelerator Fan included, 2"
Dual-Speed Crayford focuser w/ 1.25" adapter
Other features IntelliScope Object Locator (w/ 9-volt battery), EbonyStar on Virgin Teflon azimuth bearings, Large 8" altitude
bearings w/ adjustable tension
Warranty One year
Included Items:
14" f/4.6 Truss-Tube Dobsonian reflector w/ parabolic Pyrex primary optics
9-point flotation primary mirror cell with spring loaded thumbscrew collimation adjustments
4 groups of two-pole rotatable truss assemblies with captive assembly knobs
Dual-Speed (11:1) 2" Crayford focuser w/ 1.25" eyepiece adapter and adjustable focusing tension
Unique new collapsible base design with side braces for increased stability
Base outfitted with EbonyStar on Virgin Teflon azimuth bearings for optimized motion
Large 8" diameter ABS plastic altitude bearings with adjustable CorrecTension knobs
Navigation knob
IntelliScope Object Locator system
9-volt battery (for IntelliScope Object Locator)
Base handle
Eyepiece rack (holds one 2" eyepiece and three 1.25" eyepieces)
9x50 finder scope
35mm DeepView 2" eyepiece
10mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece
Cooling Accelerator Fan
12V battery pack for Cooling Fan (requires 8 D cell batteries: not included)
Dust covers for top and bottom tube sections
Collimation Cap
Orion Starry Night Special Edition software
Detailed instruction manual
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