Telescope Design | Dobsonian Mount (closed tube), Newtonian Optics |
Materials used | Waterproof ply with mica, PVC tubing |
Finish | Weatherproof paint and laminate |
Primary Mirror : | |
Mirror maker | CosmeaScopes |
Mirror physical/optical diameter | 203mm, 1000mm |
Mirror edge thickness | 25mm |
Mirror weight | 1.8 kg |
Mirror coating | Aluminium + SiO2 Protective coating 92% reflectivity |
Focal length / focal ratio | 1000 mm, f/6 |
Mirror Cell | 3 point support cell |
Mirror cell material | Aluminium |
Secondary mirror size | 62.5 mm minor axis |
Optical tube assembly (OTA) | PVC Tube, 8.5 kg, lined with ‘light eater’ black foam, Outer coating with vinyl |
Dobsonian Mounting | |
Rocker Box | Height = 500mm, Width = 350mm |
Weight of mount | 6.5 kg |
Eyepiece height at zenith | 1515 mm |
Full height of telescope | 1550 mm |
Side bearing diameter | 236 mm |
Weight of complete assembled telescope | 15 kg |
Shipping weight & dimensions | 17 kg, 1540 x 550 x 550 mm |
Supplied Accessories | 8×50 Finder 1.25″ Rack n Pinion Focuser 25mm Plössl Eyepiece (1.25″), Dust covers for primary and secondary mirrors |