The colours were well defined with gold and sky blue, and the components were clearly separated with dark space between them. We then viewed the wonderful double star Albireo (Beta ( β ) Cygni) in Cygnus, first with the 25mm eyepiece and then with the 10mm. Optically the system is classed as ‘fast’ at f/5, so we looked at Altair (Alpha ( α ) Aquilae) and noted how the star appeared from one side of the view to the other using the 25mm eyepiece.Īltair appeared as a good tight pinprick for 70% of the view, but then showed some distortion towards the field edges, which is on a par with many other scopes we have tested. We checked the collimation of the optics and found they were still aligned despite the transportation, so we went straight to work, late into the next clear night. Unplug your electronic devices, step outside, and become immersed in the wonders of the universe.The system only weighs 8kg and it’s easy to assemble, which means the StarQuest 130P is much more likely to get used than a more awkward setup, and less likely to get left in corner of a room without any action. Although we love computerized telescopes, using a star chart to find objects by hand can be far more fulfilling and will improve your knowledge of the night sky. Once locked on an object, the telescope can support both 1.25-inch accessories as well as the heavier 2-inch eyepieces, allowing you to use virtually any eyepiece on the market. The Classic Dobsonian includes two 1.25-inch eyepieces, a 1.25-inch adapter, a 2-inch eyepiece adapter, dust caps and a 6x30 finderscope.Īt Sky-Watcher, we stay true to the traditional John Dobson design, using just two mirrors, a metal tube, and a simple rocker box. The base uses Teflon™ bearings for smooth, easy azimuth slewing and a patented tension control handle to lock the telescope in place. Supporting the Classic Dobsonian is more than just a simple rocker box. With a 6-inch aperture, the Classic 150P Dobsonian is 460 times brighter than the human eye! This simple yet effective design is perfect for visual observation of faint objects, such as nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. The Classic Dobsonian uses a parabolic primary mirror design, constructed of borosilicate, then polished and coated with our proprietary Radiant ™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™), producing a remarkable 94% reflectivity. Dobson, who literally wrote the book on how and why to make amateur telescopes, encouraged other astronomers to assemble their own telescopes and taught workshops on telescope making. These were often made with found materials, heavy cardboard tubes, recycled porthole glass, and plywood mounts. Dobson was well known for constructing large aperture reflecting telescopes capable of deep sky viewing, using low cost materials. The name ‘Dobsonian’ comes from the telescope’s inventor, John Dobson, a Vedanta monk who popularized sidewalk astronomy and dedicated his life to astronomy outreach. Developed in the 1970s, the Dobsonian-style telescope is an inexpensive solution for bright, detailed visual observing using a simple design. Often referred to as ‘light buckets’, Dobsonians provide users with the highest possible aperture for their money when compared to telescopes of a similar size, such as Schmidt-Cassegrains or refractors. Featuring large apertures and easy functionality, Sky-Watcher’s Classic Dobsonian is the ideal beginner scope.
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