Brand: Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher Flextube 300P 12" SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope (S11820)

S11820

Brand: Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher Flextube 300P 12" SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope (S11820)

S11820

  • Large 305mm aperture delivers dazzling views, 1500mm focal length, f/4.7 focal ratio
  • Built in Wi-Fi telescope control
  • Innovative collapsible design for portability, storage, and back focus for astrophotography all while retaining collimation
  • 1840x more light-gathering power than the human eye
  • Patented Freedom Find technology uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment
  • Patented tension control handle allows for precise slewing and maximum stability
  • Parabolic primary mirror with Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ) coating for 94% light reflectivity
  • Heavy-duty rocker box with Teflon bearings provide a stable base with smooth motion
  • 2-inch single-speed Crayford-style focuser with 1.25-inch adapter allows for use of nearly any eyepiece
  • 9x50 straight-through finderscope, 10 and 25mm 4-element 1.25-inch Plossl eyepieces, and SynScan hand controller with 42,000+ object database included
$3,460.00 CAD

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Why we love the Sky-Watcher Flextube 300P 12" SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope (S11820)

Dobsonian telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. You'll neve outgrow these scopes, they are perfect for visual astronomy.  Sky-Watcher's Flextube SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian series are the telescopes your mother warned you about. Big aperture, bigger attitude, with all the innovations that make Sky-Watcher the obvious choice when hunting for that Goldilocks zone where value meets desire.  This 12 inch dobsonian telescope is a perfect instrument for exploring the universe from your backyard or your favourite dark sky site.

Product Description

Ranging from the standard 8 to a whopping 16 inches in diameter, Flextube SynScan Dobsonians are precision engineered instruments that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures such as planets and the Moon, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and much more. With its patented collapsible tube design, these Dobsonians are truly the ultimate in portability and performance which is crucial when travelling to dark skies to make the most of these impressively large telescopes.

The elegant truss tube design was carefully engineered to combine ease of use, extreme portability, and consistent performance in an affordable package. Unlike other truss tube designs, the Flextube Dobsonian does not need to be disassembled between uses. It transports as two compact pieces (optical tube and rocker box) that can be assembled and ready to use in just seconds! It is easy to collimate once set up, and it holds its collimation throughout the evening and even after being collapsed! The patented Tension Control Handle allows users to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboards. The patented Freedom Find dual encoder design allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes - but with no need for re-alignment!

The SynScan hand controller allows you to point your telescope to a specific object, or even tour the best objects in the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.

The Flextube SynScan series seamlessly combines the convenience and affordability of the traditional Dobsonian with the performance and precision of a computerized GoTo telescope all to help you in your quest for big aperture views.

SynScan Hand Control:

  • Built-in Wi-Fi control
  • Power supply: 10 to 15 V DC 1Amp, 2.1mm plug (center positive)
  • Motor type: DC Servo Motors
  • Resolution: motor encoder: 1,620,000 counts per revolution, main axis encoder: 11,748 counts per revolution
  • Slew speeds: 1.0X, 2.0X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 200X, 400X, 600X, 800X, 1000X
  • Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, and Solar
  • Tracking mode: Dual Axis Tracking
  • Alignment method: Brightest-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment
  • Database: 25 user defined objects. Complete Messier, NGC and IC catalog, partial SAO catalogues, with a total 42,900 objects
  • GoTo pointing accuracy: Up to 5 arc min

What can I see with a Sky-Watcher Flextube 300P 12" SynScan GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope (S11820)?

Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.

Jupiter with

25mm Eyepiece - 60x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Jupiter with

10mm Eyepiece - 150x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Jupiter with

5mm Eyepiece - 300x Magnification

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Moon with 25mm Eyepiece

60x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Moon with 10mm Eyepiece

150x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Moon with 5mm Eyepiece

300x Magnification

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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece

42x Magnification

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Andromeda with 25mm Eyepiece

60x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece

150x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

What's in the Box

  • Optical tube assembly
  • Base
  • 8x50 RACI finderscope
  • 25mm eye piece
  • 10mm eye piece

Specifications

Optical Info
Optical Design Newtonian
Mirror Coatings Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ) coatings with 94% reflectivity
Glass Type Borosilicate
Primary Aperture (mm) 305
F/Ratio 4.9
Focal Length (mm) 1500
Secondary Diameter 70mm
Secondary Obstruction (by diameter) 23%
Secondary Obstruction by Area 5%
Observational Info
Dawes Limit 0.38
Rayleigh Limit 0.46
Limiting Mag. 14.9
Minimum Magnification 43
Maximum Magnification 600
Light Gathering (compared to next size down) 44%
General Info
Focuser 2" Crayford
OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) 36"/55"
OTA Outer Diameter 14.25"
OTA Weight (with accessories) 46.2
Dob Base Weight 53
Dob Base Measurements 32.5"x25"
Zenith Eyepiece Height 58.5"
Accessories
Included Finder 9x50 Finder
Included Diagonal No
Included Eyepieces 25/10 Plossl
Magnification w/ Included Eyepieces 60x/150x
Included Case No
Corrector No

Customer Reviews

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M.E.
Not now.

It will be in January.

R
R.H.
Skywatcher 300p

Very quick and courteous service with excellent follow up on my questions.

Scope arrived promptly and assembled inside of an hour. All functions including WIFI work as advertised. Note that it needs a 12 volt power supply which is not supplied with the scope.

Waiting for clear skies to see how it performs

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A.E.

Great scope for the money! Easy to use. Nice clear images.

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