DESCRIPTION
Unlock the Cosmos with the Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope
Discover the vast wonders of the night sky with the Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope. This innovative telescope blends traditional design with modern engineering, offering a robust and lightweight structure that's perfect for deep-sky observations. The 254mm primary mirror gathers an impressive amount of light, revealing details on planets, star clusters, and deep-sky objects even to novice astronomers. Its hybrid truss-tube design, featuring a tube-held secondary mirror, ensures stability and ease of transport, making it an excellent choice for both home use and on-the-go stargazing adventures.
The Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian comes equipped with a variety of high-quality accessories to enhance your stargazing experience. The single-speed focuser and included Plössl eyepieces (25 mm and 10 mm) provide clear and precise views, while the moon filter and map help you explore lunar landscapes with ease. The red-dot finder simplifies object location, and the collimation tool ensures your telescope is always perfectly aligned. With the included Wil Tirion multi-latitude planisphere for the Northern Hemisphere, you'll have everything you need to navigate the stars.
Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a beginner eager to explore the cosmos, this telescope offers exceptional value and performance. Its design prioritizes maximum stiffness with minimal weight, ensuring smooth adjustments and high magnification stability. Upgrade your stargazing experience with the Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope and unlock the universe's secrets from your backyard or favorite dark sky location.
We recommend buying the accessory shroud, which will improve contrast at the eyepiece and offer dew protection for the primary mirror.
Note: Don't miss the telescope assembly video in the media tab!
Why choose the Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope?
1. Hybrid Truss-Tube Design
Combines the stability of a traditional Dobsonian with the lightweight, easy-to-transport truss-tube structure.
2. Impressive Light Gathering
The 254mm primary mirror collects hundreds of times more light than the naked eye, revealing stunning details on celestial objects.
3. Comprehensive Accessory Kit
Includes Plössl eyepieces, moon filter, moon map, red-dot finder, collimation tool, and a multi-latitude planisphere for a complete stargazing setup.
4. User-Friendly Features
Single-speed focuser and easy collimation make this telescope accessible for both beginners and experienced astronomers.
5. Optimized for Portability
Tool-free disassembly and lightweight design allow for convenient transport and setup, even in small vehicles.
6. Enhanced Viewing Experience
High altitude bearings and optimized aluminum structures ensure smooth, precise adjustments for clear, high-magnification views.
7. Ideal for Deep-Sky Observation
Perfect for observing planets, star clusters, and deep-sky objects, providing unforgettable views and endless exploration possibilities.
What's in the box?
- Secondary mirror assembly ×1
- Focusing unit ×1
- Collimation tool ×1
- Tube trusses (pairs) ×4
- Mirror box lid ×1
- Altitude wheels ×2
- Rocker box ×1
- Alignment Clutch System ×1
- Mirror box ×1
- Viewfinder holder ×1
- Red-dot finder ×1
- Tension latch ×1
- 25mm Plössl eyepiece ×1
- 10mm Plössl eyepiece ×1
Additional Parts (not shown in pictures):
- Hex screws w/ sleeves and thumb screws for altitude wheels (8 in total)
- Moon filter ×1
- Planisphere ×1
- Moon Map ×1
- 25mm extension tube (all ready installed) ×1
- 20mm extension tube ×1
SPECS
Optical Parameters
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Optical design: Newtonian reflector
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Mirror/Lens diam.: 254mm
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Secondary Obstruction: 24%
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Focal length: 1,270mm
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Focal ratio: f/5
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Theoretical Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 0.46 arcsec
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Theoretical Rayleigh Limit: 0.54 arcsec
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Theoretical Limiting Magnitude: 14.7 mag
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Theoretical Maximum Magnification: 500×
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Mirror Cell Support Points: 9
Hardware Parameters
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Mount Type: Dobsonian
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Truss pole diameter: 20mm
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Truss pole length: 64cm
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Secondary cage assembly diameter: 38cm OD
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Secondary cage assembly height: 17cm
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Secondary cage assembly weight: 6.5 lb
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Mirror box/rocker box height: 42.5cm*
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Mirror Box Weight: 35 lb (approximate)*
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Height to Center of Eyepiece at Zenith: 119cm
Other Features
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Accessories Included:
- Single-speed focuser
- Two eyepieces (25mm Plössl & 10mm Plössl)
- Moon filter
- Moon map
- Wil Tirion multi-latitude planisphere for the Northern Hemisphere
- Red-dot finder
- Collimation tool
Note: Accessory shroud recommended for improved contrast and dew protection for the primary mirror.
* Mirror weight can vary because of the manufacturing process; these values are approximate
CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)
MEDIA
DOWNLOADS
Download Manual for Explore Scientific 10" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope (English)
