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SAXON 6" Dobsonian Telescope

SKU# SXN-DOB6

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- Significantly large 6" aperture for well illuminated images
- Simple and easy to use design
- See more distant and faint objects with larger aperture size
- Ideal for Beginners and Seasoned Astronomers alike
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SAXON 6" Dobsonian Telescope

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The SAXON Dobsonian 6 Reflector Telescope is a powerful telescope which allows you to see further into the nightsky without bursting your budget. They are one of the Best First Time User's Telescope as they give the most value. This is due to its unique design, whereby the majority of the product cost goes into its high-quality lens.

The Saxon Dobsonian range of telescopes come in 6", 8", 10", and 12". The SAXON Dob 8 " has an aperture of 203mm which is significantly much larger than other telescopes.

It also comes with Plossl lens which are one of the more expensive to manufacture because of the quality of glass, and the need for well matched convex and concave lenses to prevent internal reflections. Set up is a lot easier compared to tripod-based models. Simply mount the main unit on the base and you're good to go.

SAXON 6" Dobsonian Telescope Features:
- Significantly large 6" aperture for well illuminated images
- Simple and easy to use design
- See more distant and faint objects with larger aperture size
- Ideal for Beginners and Seasoned Astronomers alike
Specifications
Manufacturer Saxon
Recommended Usage Viewing the Moon, Viewing the Planets, Viewing Galaxies/Stars, Viewing Nebulae
User Level For the Beginner
Specifications
Optical Design Newtonian (Parabolic)
Lens Material
Diameter 153mm
Focal Length 1200mm
Scondary Mirror Diameter 34.5mm
F/ratio F/7.8
Highest Practical Power 306x
Faintest Steller Magnitude 13.6
Resoving Power 0.74
Finderscope 6x30 Finder
Focuser diameter 2” with 1.25” adapter
Focuser Crayford
Color White
Diagonal
Eyepiece(s) 1.25” Super 25 and 10
Mount Type
Slow-motion Control
Counterweight(s)
Piggyback Bracket
Accessory Tray
Ground Board Diameter 52cm
Ground Board Weight(s)
Motor Drive
Go-to
Tube Weight 5.78Kgs
Tube Dimension(dia. x length)
Tripod Height
Shipping Weight 14.8+10Kgs
Shipping Carton Dimensions 67x 80 x 11 cm3 / 126 x 39 x 37 cm3

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A really great gift idea as its not to expensive and assembles easily. My partner loved getting this for xmas. - Review by Jenny Troeger
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I bought this telescope as a xmas gift for my partner, it went together quite easily and is easily manouvourable. Its a great first telescope and he absolutely loves it. (Posted on 28/12/11)
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Good! (I think) - Review by Sam
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Disclaimer: I'm a amateur so what would I know.

Fast shipping. Easy setup. I have managed to align the finder scope with by pointing at a mountain. Also managed to look at some distant high rise buildings on the gold coast and a small boat far out to sea. Looking forward to a clear night for star gazing. (Posted on 22/12/11)
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Awesome telescope! - Review by Ross
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Telescope arrived 2 days after I purchased it. All items were packaged appropriately and flawless. Telescope was properly collimated and instructions of assembly were sufficiently easy to follow.
First night out revealed great detail on jupiter and some clusters and M42 nebula that I had time to investigate.
So far I have been thoroughly impressed with the telescope and great service from ozscopes! (Posted on 17/12/11)
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Great first telescope - Review by Nick
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It is quick and easy to assemble.
I've seen the moon and its craters in crisp detail.
The belts of jupiter are clearly visible along with its large moons.
The finder scope is very good for quickly locating objects.
It's relatively easy to carry given its size.

Great telescope overall and definitely recommended. (Posted on 14/09/10)
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Been cloudy since I bought it (true) - Review by Tim O'Doherty
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The telescope was easy to assemble and the one partially clear night we have had, it showed great promise, roll on Spring. (Posted on 19/07/10)
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Amazing first telescope - Review by Stephen D
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I finally got a few good viewing nights in a row, and what an amazing telescope this has turned out to be.

I've been able to see the moon in crisp detail, along with a small yet clear mars. But to my delight i've been able to see a very clear Saturn along with it's rings. This is really a great first telescope and it has fueled my passion for more star gazing (Posted on 12/03/10)
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I love this telescope. - Review by Suzanne
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I got my scope just two days after order was placed. The staff support is fantastic and they really know what they're talking about. What this scope sees blows my mind away; nebulas (I even found the dark nebula in Carina!), distant comets, distant star clusters etc. You can see the red belts on Jupiter and the sharpness of Saturn's rings (even the black Cassini division), and you can see some of their moons. All this from my yard in a light polluted suburb! Though heavy to carry (ended up putting wheels on it). Unlike a tripod setup, this scope takes up very little room and looks good ornamentally so there is no need set up every time. If it had the wheels and the red dot finder i would have given it the 5th star.

Great scope overall and would recommended it without hesitation. (Posted on 24/01/10)
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