Orion SkyQuest XT10G GoTo Dobsonian Telescope

Orion SkyQuest XT10G GoTo Dobsonian Telescope Product Description

Until now. Orion is pleased to herald another giant leap in Dobsonian evolution with the introduction of the SkyQuest XTg series of fully motor driven GoTo Dobsonians. Now, pointing a Dob to even the most elusive of NGC curiosities is as easy as pushing a button or 2 on the XTg Dobsonian 39 s illuminated hand controller. High torque servo motors guided by 2 pairs of high resolution encoders then slew the telescope right to your object of interest any of over 42,000 objects in the GoTo controller 39 s database. No more nudging the telescope tube continuously to keep the object from drifting out of the field of view, either. The XTg automatically tracks the object 39 s motion, keeping it centered in the eyepiece while you savor the view. What 39 s more, the closed loop electronics of the XTg let you move the telescope manually or endure the accidental bump without losing orientation for accurate, automated GoTo pointing!

The SkyQuest XT10g combines GoTo pointing convenience with excellent portability and an amazingly affordable price just compare its price to any other 10 GoTo telescope on the market . It features a 254mm 10 aperture, 1200mm focal length parabolic mirror f/4.7 made from low thermal expansion optical glass, with enhanced reflectivity 94% aluminum coatings for high definition images. The mirror is center marked to make alignment of the optics collimation easier and more precise. The optical tube comes equipped with a dual speed 2 Crayford focuser with 1.25 adapter . The 11 1 fine focus knob ensures that you 39 ll quickly find that ultra sharp focus point that makes your target object pop with dazzling clarity! The telescope 39 s open mirror cell design facilitates efficient cooling of the mirror to ambient temperature. The cell also has threaded holes for mounting an optional cooling accelerator fan, for even faster equilibration.

The GoTo base comes with all optical encoders, drive motors, and gears pre installed, making assembly a breeze. The optical tube drops into the base on a dovetail trunnion and locks in place with a single hand knob. A simple 2 star alignment is all it takes to orient the scope to the sky for GoTo operation. Then let the fun begin! And when you 39 re ready to call it a night, just loosen the knob and lift the tube off the base for easy transport or storage. Handles on the base 39 s front and side panels make it easy to lift and carry.

Standard accessories with the XT10g include an EZ Finder II reflex sight, eyepiece rack with holes for 1 2 and 3 1.25 eyepieces, hand controller mounting bracket, quick collimation cap, a wide field 28mm DeepView 2 eyepiece, and a 12.5mm illuminated crosshair Plossl eyepiece 1.25 , which enables ultra precise GoTo system alignment. The XT10g Dobsonian requires power from a 12 volt DC field battery or AC adapter, sold separately. A DC cable is included that has a car lighter style plug on 1 end for connecting to your 12 volt DC power source, and a coaxial plug on the other end that fits the power jack installed on the base.

You 39 re going to love plying the night skies with the SkyQuest XT10g telescope. The GoTo hand controller 39 s softly red illuminated keypad lets you select an object from a variety of intuitive menus, or take a tour of the best objects in the sky at any time. The time you 39 ll save by not having to manually search for your targets will allow you to kick back, relax, and spend more time enjoying the magnificent views through the eyepiece.

If you are an intermediate or avid deep sky hunter who wants a big aperture telescope but not the high price tag, a Dobsonian is the way to go. And now, finally, you can have 1 that offers the convenience of motor driven GoTo pointing to anything in the heavens you 39 d like to see! Make your next telescope the Orion SkyQuest XT10g GoTo Dobsonian!

• Bang for the buck value meets state of the art technology in this 10 fully motor driven GoTo Dobsonian
• Automatically locates and then tracks any of 42,000 celestial objects in the GoTo controller 39 s database
• Big 10 aperture parabolic mirror f/4.7 with enhanced reflectivity coatings delivers bright, crisp images
• Optical encoders, drive motors, and gears come pre installed on base, making assembly a snap
• Easy setup tube drops into base on dovetail trunnion and secures with a single hand knob
• Includes dual speed 2 Crayford focuser, 28mm 2 DeepView eyepiece, and illuminated crosshair Plossl for precise GoTo alignment
• 1 year limited warranty

• 10 inch aperture Optical Tube Assembly
• Dust cover
• 28mm Deep View eyepiece, 2 inch barrel diameter
• 12.5mm Illuminated Plossl eyepiece, 1.25 inch barrel diameter
• EZ Finder with bracket
• Collimation cap
• Eyepiece rack
• 2 Eyepiece rack wood screws 20mm long, color black
• 2 Hex keys 2mm, 3mm
• Tube to base securing knob
• Hand controller holster with 2 assembly screws
• Left panel with altitude motor pre installed
• Right panel
• Front brace
• Ground baseplate assembly with azimuth motor pre installed
• 6 Base assembly wood screws coarse thread, 47mm long
• 8 Base assembly machine screws fine thread, 60mm long
• 3 Handles
• 6 Handle mounting screws hex head, 25mm long
• 2 Hex keys size 4mm, 6mm
• 3 Plastic feet
• 3 Feet wood screws 1 inch long
• 3 Rubber plugs for feet
• Hand controller
• Hand controller cable
• AZ motor connection cable
• RS 232 computer cable
• Primary mirror
• Mirror cell
• 3 Collimation knobs
• 3 Nylon washers 3/4 inch outer diameter
• 3 Springs