Orion SkyQuest XT10 Intelliscope With Object Locator

Orion SkyQuest XT10 Intelliscope With Object Locator Product Description

Orion SkyQuest XT10 Intelliscope With Object Locator Telescope Product Info

The Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Dobsonian Reflector telescope entertains amateur astronomers worldwide by virtue of its dazzling optics, contemporary design, and most exciting of all, the ability to locate any of more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with pushbutton ease! Our big, 10 diameter IntelliScope Dobsonian features an expertly figured 10 254mm parabolic mirror with a long, 1200mm focal length f/4.7 . The reflective optics gather 56% more light than an 8 mirror, allowing you to view stars as faint as magnitude 15. This is truly a Dobsonian telescope of a lifetime.

With the Orion SkyQuest XT10i 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 39 s 14,000 object database. High resolution, 9,216 step digital encoders integrated in the telescope then pinpoint the object and provide you with simple left/right and up/down directions so you can gently push the telescope to your specified target. Using the push to XT10i IntelliScope helps you learn the night sky more quickly than motorized GoTo systems, since you are actively involved in slewing the telescope to the correct viewing position. Additionally, the push to SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Dobsonian runs on a single 9V battery cell for hours, which is a lot less power than more costly motorized GoTo systems require. You can use the handheld IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator to 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 39 s the Cat 39 s Paw Nebula!

The steel optical tube of the Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope, finished in an attractive deep bronze metallic enamel, is equipped with a 2 cast aluminum Crayford style focuser for smooth, backlash free focus adjustments. The XT10i IntelliScope 39 s Crayford focuser is more accurate than a rack and pinion design 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 telescope eyepieces, so you can use 2 and 1.25 eyepieces easily.

The XT10i IntellIScope Dobsonian features a built in navigation knob on the reflector telescope tube for easy slewing. A big, 9x50 finder scope is included to help precisely aim the telescope. 2 included telescope eyepieces, a 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl, provide you with views of 48x and 120x respectively. Right out of the box, you can survey wide swaths of sky using the 25mm eyepiece, then boost up the power to 120x for closer looks with the 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece. A handy 2 /1.25 eyepiece rack is also included so you can keep any idle eyepieces at the ready.

We 39 ve streamlined the XT10i IntelliScope 39 s rock stable Dobsonian Telescope base and upgraded it with a springless CorrecTension system that ensures smooth manual tracking control and optimal tube balance. Bearings molded from ultra high molecular weight UHMW polyethylene and non stick PTFE material provide silky smooth motion of the telescope on both axes. An ergonomic handle on the base makes it easy to transport to your favorite stargazing site, whether it 39 s in the backyard, or far off in the hills.

Smart telescope. Smart price. Smart buy. Get the Orion SkyQuest XT10i Computerized IntelliScope Dobsonian Reflector telescope today!

Features

• This clever push to computerized Dobsonian reflector telescope can lead you to more than 14,000 celestial objects with its included IntelliScope Object Locator
• Big 10 254mm aperture reflector telescope gathers loads of light for bright views of nebulas, galaxies, star clusters, and close up study of the Moon and planets
• Stable support provided by the wooden Dobsonian telescope base and CorrecTension adjustment knobs keep the telescope optical tube balanced in any viewing position
• Simple Dobsonian point and view ease of use plus IntelliScope smarts equals a reflector telescope for a lifetime
• Includes 2 Crayford focuser, 2 1.25 Sirius Plossl telescope eyepieces 25mm and 10mm , a 9x50 right angle correct image finder scope, eyepiece rack, collimation cap, and Starry Night software

Specifications

• Best for viewing Fainter deep sky
• Best for imaging Lunar planetary
• User level Advanced
• Optical design Reflector
• Optical diameter 254mm
• Focal length 1200mm
• Focal ratio f/4.7
• Optics type Parabolic
• Glass material Low thermal expansion borosilicate glass
• Eyepieces 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
• Highest theoretical magnification 508x
• 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 type 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 PTFE 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 HC, Collimation cap, Eyepiece rack

Package Contents

• Orion SkyQuest IntelliScope XT10i Optical Tube Assembly
• 25mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece 1.25
• 10mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece 1.25
• Orion 2 1.25 eyepiece adapter
• IntelliScope object locator hand controller
• Orion 9x50 finder scope
• Finder scope bracket with O ring
• Collimation cap
• Telescope 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 astronomy software