SkyWatcher 254/1200 Dobson Truss telescope with SynScan

SkyWatcher 254/1200 Dobson Truss telescope with SynScan GoTo, accessories and collapsible truss optical tube. Features 254 mm aperture and 1200 mm focal length F/4.7.

Eyepieces and accessories included: SP 26 mm (46x) barrel 1.25", SP 10 mm (120x) barrel 1.25", 9x50 finder scope.

Product Features

The Sky-Watcher Dobsonian SynScan series is precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more. With its patented collapsible tube design, these Dobsonians are truly the ultimate in portability and performance. Ultimately, Dob SynScan combines the convenience and affordability of the traditional Dobsonian with the convenience of a computerized Go-To telescope.

The elegant truss tube design was carefully engineered to combine ease of use, extreme portability and consistent performance in an affordable package. Unlike other truss tube designs, the SkyWatcher Collapsible Dobsonian does not need to be disassembled between uses. It transports as two compact pieces that can be assembled and ready to use in just seconds! It is easy to collimate once set up, and it holds its collimation throughout the evening! The patented Tension Control Handle allows users to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboards.

Freedom Find™ - tracking made easy!

With the patented Freedom Find (dual-encoder) technology which allows the telescope to be moved manually or electronically in either axis without losing its alignment or positional information. After moving to a new object the telescope will automatically begin to track the new object accurately. No re-setup is required in one observing session.

Specs

Power Supply: 10 to 15 V DC 1Amp, 2.1mm Plug (Center positive)

Motor type: DC Servo Motors

Resolution: Motor encoder: 1,620,000 counts per revolution, Main axis encoder: 11,748 counts per revolution

Slew speeds: 1.0X, 2.0X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 200X, 400X, 600X, 800X, 1000X

Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar

Tracking Mode: Dual Axes Tracking

Alignment Method: Brightest-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment

Database: 25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC and IC catalog, partial SAO catalogs, total 42,900 objects

Go-To Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc min

Specifications

We inform you that with the purchase of this item the SkyWatcher Synscan pushbutton panel (SK-HAND5) will not be supplied, but there will be a WiFi module (SK-WIFI-MOD) that will allow you to control the instruments via Smartphone or Tablet via the SynScan Pro APP downloadable for free.