{"id":12339,"date":"2025-02-26T14:13:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12339"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:44:23","slug":"celestron-dobson-telescope-n-254-1200-starsense-explorer-dob","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-dobson-telescoop-n-254-1200-starsense-explorer-dob\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 254 mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 254 mm<\/strong> is the perfect balance between luminosity and manageability. Thanks to the <strong>StarSense Explorer app<\/strong> turns your smartphone into a digital guide, making it easy to find hundreds of celestial objects. No complicated alignment or motorization - the app guides you step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a 254 mm mirror, this telescope captures more than enough light to make most deep-sky objects visible, from the Orion Nebula to the Andromeda System. At the same time, it remains compact enough to be easily transported, set up and used in the backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"celestron starsense explorer 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12358\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart navigation via your smartphone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>StarSense Explorer app<\/strong> uses the same technology used by professional observatories: <em>plate solving<\/em>. Your smartphone takes a picture of the sky, recognizes star patterns and determines exactly where to point the telescope. Arrows appear on the screen, leading you step by step to the desired object. Once the arrows disappear and a green crosshairs appear, the object is perfectly in focus, ready to observe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No GPS or WiFi required: the system works completely autonomously. Within minutes you navigate between planets, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. The function <strong>\u201cTonight's Best\u201d<\/strong> also automatically displays the most beautiful objects visible at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12354\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optics with impressive light output<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>254 mm parabolic primary mirror<\/strong> with a focal length of 1200 mm delivers bright, high-contrast images with excellent sharpness. The <strong>XLT coating<\/strong> ensures maximum light transmission and reflection, while the <strong>low-expansion mirror<\/strong> remains stable under temperature changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see subtle details on the moon, cloud bands on Jupiter, the Cassini separation in Saturn's rings and the spiral structure of distant galaxies. The thin capture mirror arms minimize diffractions, keeping stars sharp and point-like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"celestron starsense explorer 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12357\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solid construction and smooth operation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dobson base is made of sturdy laminated wood with large bearings for smooth, balanced movement. Thanks to the integrated <strong>height brake<\/strong> the telescope remains perfectly balanced, even with heavy eyepieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>2\u2033 Crayford focuser<\/strong> with 1.25\u2033 adapter makes accurate focusing easy and smooth. A locking screw maintains focus, ideal when changing accessories. The telescope also has a <strong>handle<\/strong> for safe transportation and a <strong>removable eyepiece holder<\/strong> on the side of the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"celestron starsense explorer 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12353\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easy to use and powerful<\/strong> - the complete package<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm<\/strong> is easy to use even without experience. Everything you need is in the box, no tools or additional accessories required. Within minutes, the telescope is ready for action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The combination of classic Dobson stability, large mirror and modern navigation app makes this telescope a powerful tool for both educational use and serious hobby astronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12351\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>This 254mm dobson comes with everything you need to get started<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Observatory software in the palm of your hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>StarSense Explorer app<\/strong> puts professional technology at your fingertips. The app uses <em>plate solving<\/em>, the same method used by satellites and observatories - to determine the exact position of the telescope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a brief alignment, the app displays the current night sky above your location, complete with information about each visible object. The feature <strong>\u201cTonight's Best\u201d<\/strong> helps you choose from the most beautiful planets, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Follow the arrows on your screen and enjoy razor-sharp images in the eyepiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The app works with most modern smartphones: <strong>iPhone 6 or higher<\/strong>, and <strong>Android 7.1.2 or newer<\/strong> (with camera, gyro and acceleration sensor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12359\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we recommend:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Moon in detail: craters, shadow structures and mountain ranges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jupiter with cloud bands and the four Galilean moons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturn with rings and Cassini line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mars with polar caps around opposition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Nebula and the Pleiades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double stars such as Albireo and Castor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brand &amp; Series<\/strong><br>Celestron StarSense Explorer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Item number (SKU)<\/strong><br>CEL-22471<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Model number<\/strong><br>22471<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical design<\/strong><br>Newton reflector (Dobson)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aperture (aperture)<\/strong><br>254 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focal length<\/strong><br>1200 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focal ratio<\/strong><br>f\/4,7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mount type<\/strong><br>Dobson (alt-azimuth, manual)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of operation<\/strong><br>Manually - with smartphone support via StarSense Explorer app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical coating<\/strong><br>XLT reflective coatings with protective layers of silicon dioxide and tantalum pentaoxide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limiting star magnitude<\/strong><br>14,4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolution<\/strong><br>Rayleigh: 0.54 arc seconds<br>Dawes: 0.45 arc seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum usable magnification<\/strong><br>36x<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum usable magnification<\/strong><br>600x<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light output relative to human eye<\/strong><br>1318\u00d7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secondary mirror (minor axis)<\/strong><br>58 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focuser<\/strong><br>2\u2033 Crayford focuser with 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical tube diameter<\/strong><br>305 mm (12\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical tube length<\/strong><br>1219 mm (48\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical tube weight<\/strong><br>20.4 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total weight (telescope + base)<\/strong><br>14.7 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mounting dimensions (base)<\/strong><br>610 \u00d7 610 \u00d7 711 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