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Orion - SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope
with Object Locator w/ FREE Starry Night w/ Accessory Pack
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$ 789.95
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with Object Locator w/ FREE Starry Night w/ Accessory Pack |
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Outrageous Aperture and Computerized Pointing at Prices that Competitors Can’t Touch
This remarkable scope combines powerful 254mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view
simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with included Computerized Object Locator, even
the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the
IntelliScope’s databank. It’s like having your own personal tour guide to the universe!
The optical tube houses an 10” (254mm) parabolic mirror and rides on our state-of-the-art
Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and
always-perfect tube balance.
Comes complete with a 2” Crayford focuser with 1.25” adapter, two Sirius Plössl eyepieces, finder
scope, eyepiece rack, ”nav” knob, carrying handle, quick-collimation cap, and snap-on dust cap.
The SkyQuest XT10 continues its dominance over all other 10” Dobsonians worldwide by virtue of
its dazzling optics, a contemporary new design, and most exciting of all, the ability to locate
any of more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with pushbutton ease! And it’s now upgraded
with a 2” Crayford-style focuser for smoother, more accurate performance.
With the optionally available IntelliScope Computer Controller, locating and viewing even the
most elusive deep-sky curiosities becomes a “no brainer.” Just select an object to view from the
controller’s 14,000-object database. High-resolution, 9,216-step digital encoders integrated in
the telescope then pinpoint the object and guide the scope right to it. Choose from dozens of
additional menu options, including tours of the best deep-sky gems each month and identification
of any object in the field of view. Oh, so that’s the Cat’s Paw Nebula!
The XT10 IntelliScope features exquisite optics: a 10” (254mm) parabolic mirror (1200mm focal
length, f/4.7) figured from low-expansion, U.S.-made Pyrex glass for superior thermal stability.
It gathers 56% more light than an 8” mirror, reaching stars as faint as magnitude 15. The steel
optical tube, now finished in deep bronze metallic enamel, is equipped with a 2” cast aluminum
Crayford-style focuser, a navigation knob for easy slewing, a big 9x50 finder scope, and two
Sirius Plössl eyepieces.
The Crayford-style focuser is smoother and more accurate than a rack-and-pinion focuser. Roller
bearing construction eliminates image shift due to drawtube “rocking”. Upgraded metal focusing
knobs with rubber grips give you a great feel, and a thumb screw for locking the focus position
and adjusting tension give you greater control. The focuser includes an adapter for 1.25”
eyepieces.
We’ve streamlined the rock-stable Dobsonian base and upgraded it with a springless CorrecTension
system that ensures even better manual tracking control and tube balance. Bearings molded from
ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene and Teflon provide silky smooth motion of the
telescope on both axes. A 2”/1.25” eyepiece rack and new, ergonomic carry handle come standard.
Even without the optional IntelliScope Computer Controller, this next-generation XT10 provides an
unparalleled deep-space observing experience. Full IntelliScope object-location functionality can
be added at any time with purchase of the plug-in Controller. Smart scope. Smart price. Smart
buy. Get the SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope today! One-year limited warranty.
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