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Explore Scientific 10" Dobsonian

The 10-inch Dobsonian is where visual astronomy becomes genuinely capable of objects that are difficult or impossible at 6-8 inches. The Virgo galaxy cluster starts to show individual spiral structure. Globular clusters resolve fully from suburban skies. Planetary nebulae show colour and structure. The Explore Scientific 10-inch is the benchmark alternative to the Sky-Watcher Skyliner 250PX — comparable aperture, similar quality, with some users preferring the ES focuser design. At this aperture, dark skies matter as much as the telescope itself.

254mm aperture1200mm focal lengthf/4.7DobsonianDobsonianIntermediate

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Full Specifications

Optics

Aperture254mm
Focal Length1200mm
Focal Ratiof/4.7
Optical DesignDobsonian
CoatingsEnhanced aluminium mirror coatings

Mount & Tracking

Mount TypeDobsonian
GoTo (Computerised)No
TrackingNo

Focuser

Focuser Size2"
Focuser TypeCrayford

Physical

OTA Weight20kg
Total Weight (with mount)28kg
Tube Length1219mm
Tube MaterialSteel

Included Accessories

Eyepieces25mm and 10mm eyepieces
Finder Scope8x50 right-angle finderscope
DiagonalNo