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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.
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Full Specifications
Optics
| Aperture | 254mm |
| Focal Length | 1200mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.7 |
| Optical Design | Dobsonian |
| Coatings | Enhanced aluminium mirror coatings |
Mount & Tracking
| Mount Type | Dobsonian |
| GoTo (Computerised) | No |
| Tracking | No |
Focuser
| Focuser Size | 2" |
| Focuser Type | Crayford |
Physical
| OTA Weight | 20kg |
| Total Weight (with mount) | 28kg |
| Tube Length | 1219mm |
| Tube Material | Steel |
Included Accessories
| Eyepieces | 25mm and 10mm eyepieces |
| Finder Scope | 8x50 right-angle finderscope |
| Diagonal | No |