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* Locate more than 14,000 celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller!
* 254mm aperture and 1200mm focal length for glorius views of the moon, planets, galaxies and nebulas
* Exquisite optics allow you to reach stars as faint as magnitude 15
* Includes Crayford-style focuser, two eyepieces, finder scope, and FREE Starry Night software
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 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 Plossl 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. Smart
scope. Smart price. Smart buy. Get the SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope today! One-year limited warranty.
Product Specifications:
Use Astronomy
User level Advanced
Optical design Reflector
Optical diameter 254mm
Focal length 1200mm
Focal ratio f/4.7
Optics type Parabolic
Glass material Low expansion Pyrex
Eyepieces included Sirius Plossl 25.0mm, 10.0mm
Magnification with included eyepieces 48x, 120x
Resolving power 0.46arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification 36x
Highest useful magnification 300x
Limiting stellar magnitude 14.7
Optical quality Diffraction limited
Finder scope 9x50 Correct-image, right angle
Focuser 2" Crayford
Secondary mirror obstruction 63mm
Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter 25%
Secondary mirror obstruction by area 6%
Mirror coatings/over-coatings Aluminum & 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 14,000+
Bearing material Teflon and UHMW bearings
Power requirement 9-volt battery
Available ports RS-232
Tube material Steel
Tripod material Wood
Length of optical tube 47.8 in.
Weight, optical tube 28.9 lbs.
Weight, mount/tripod 26.3 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled 55.3 lbs.
Additional included accessories IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, Collimation cap, Eyepiece rack
Other features Pyrex primary mirror
Warranty One year
Included Items:
Optical tube assembly
25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece (1.25")
10mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece (1.25")
2" - 1.25" eyepiece adapter
IntelliScope object locator hand controller
9x50 finder scope
Finder scope bracket with O-ring
Collimation cap
Eyepiece rack
Dust cap
Eyepiece rack mounting wood screws
Tensioning/Retaining knobs
Tensioning knob nylon washer
Tensioning knob metal washer
Nylon retaining knob spacer
Handle
Handle mounting hex-head screws
Handle mounting screw washers
Crescent wrench
Azimuth encoder board
Encoder connector board
Encoder disk
Left panel
Right panel
Front brace
Top base plate
Ground base plate
Base assembly wood screws
Hex key
Plastic feet
Feet attachment wood screws
Encoder board mounting wood screws
Brass bushing
Azimuth axis hex-head screw
Fender washers
Hex lock nut
Altitude bearing cylinders
Altitude bearing cylinder screws
Vertical stop knob
Flat washers
Altitude encoder assembly
Coil cable
Altitude encoder cable (53")
Azimuth encoder cable (24")
Wire retaining clips
Hook-and-loop strips
Plastic bumper
Wood screws
Nylon washers
9V battery
Starry Night special edition software
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