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Product No.: 9739
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SkyQuest XX12 IntelliScope Truss-Tube Dobsonian
- Traditional 8-pole truss scalable design offers superior rigidity compared to other designs in this category
- HUGE 8" altitude bearings with adjustable CorrecTension and EbonyStar on Virgin Teflon azimuth bearings provide silky-smooth altazimuth motion
- Included IntelliScope computerized object-locating technology pinpoints any of 14,000 objects in seconds
- Big 12" (305mm) parabolic Pyrex optics (f/4.9) pack a serious punch for deep-sky observing
- Deluxe 12" truss tube Dobsonian disassembles for easy transport to any observing site
- All truss assembly knobs are captive for no-tools-required hassle-free tube assembly and disassembly
- Includes Dual-speed (11:1) 2" Crayford focuser, 9x50 finder scope, 2" and 1.25" eyepieces, Cooling Accelerator Fan, eyepiece rack, dust caps for top and bottom tube sections, and more!
- A custom case set and light shroud are currently being developed for the XX12, please check our website for updates and details!
Product Specifications:
| Use |
Astronomy |
| User level |
Level 3 |
| Optical design |
Reflector |
| Optical diameter |
305mm |
| Focal length |
1500mm |
| Focal ratio |
4.9 |
| Optics type |
Parabolic |
| Glass material |
Low expansion Pyrex |
| Eyepieces included |
3-Element 35.0mm (2-inch DeepView) |
| Magnification with included eyepieces |
42x, 150x |
| Resolving power |
0.38arc*sec |
| Lowest useful magnification |
43x |
| Highest useful magnification |
600x |
| Limiting stellar magnitude |
15.1 |
| Optical quality |
Diffraction limited |
| Finder scope |
9x50 |
| Focuser |
2" Crayford |
| Secondary mirror obstruction |
2.70 in. |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by area |
5% |
| Mirror coatings/over-coatings |
Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide |
| Mount style |
Dobsonian |
| Astro-imaging capability |
Simple moon shots |
| Computerized compatibility |
Intelliscope included |
| Number of objects in database |
14000+ |
| Bearing material |
Ebony Star on Virgin Teflon for azimuth axis, UHMW on ABS plastic for altitude axis |
| Power requirement |
9-volt battery |
| Setting circles |
Electronic, via the hand controller |
| Available ports |
RS-232 |
| Tube material |
Steel |
| Tripod material |
Wood |
| Length of optical tube |
58.3 in. |
| Weight, optical tube |
1.0 lbs. |
| Weight, mount/tripod |
31.0 lbs. |
| Weight, fully assembled |
83.0 lbs. |
| Additional included accessories |
1.25" Eyepiece Adapter |
| Other features |
comes with IntelliScope Object Locator, Large 8-inch diameter altitude bearings with adjustable tensioning |
| Warranty |
One year |
shipping weight per piece: 45 kg
