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StellaLyra 6" f/8 Planetary Dobsonian
A step up from the entry-level Ursa Major — the StellaLyra 6" f/8 adds a dual-speed focuser, three eyepieces, and a right-angled finder, making it a complete and satisfying first telescope.
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What you'll see
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Worth knowing before you buy
The 2-inch Crayford focuser can struggle with the weight of a DSLR camera and may slip if not properly tensioned, though it works adequately for visual observing when correctly set up.
Focuser draw length is very limited on some models, leaving minimal drawtube clearance when using certain eyepieces with turrets or longer diagonals, requiring workarounds like switching to a prism diagonal.
The StellaLyra 6-inch model has a relatively modest 22% secondary obstruction and f/8 ratio, which limits its capabilities compared to larger models in the range despite being affordable.
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Full Specifications
Optics
| Aperture | 152mm |
| Focal Length | 1200mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/7.9 |
| Optical Design | Dobsonian |
Mount & Tracking
| Mount Type | Dobsonian |
| GoTo (Computerised) | No |
| Tracking | No |
Focuser
| Focuser Size | 2" |
| Focuser Type | 2" dual-speed Crayford (10:1) |
Physical
| OTA Weight | 9kg |
| Total Weight (with mount) | 20.9kg |
| Tube Length | 1100mm |
Included Accessories
| Eyepieces | 9mm and 15mm 1.25" Super-Plössl, 30mm 2" Superview |
| Finder Scope | 6x30 right-angled |