{"id":30773,"date":"2025-10-11T13:36:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T11:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=30773"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:44:14","slug":"explore-scientific-305-1525-dobson-ultra-light-gen-ii","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/explore-scientific-305-1525-dobson-ultra-light-gen-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Scientific 305\/1525 Dobson Ultra Light Gen II"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Explore Scientific Dobson telescope N 305\/1525 Ultra Light Gen II DOB<\/strong> is a powerful instrument for serious visual astronomy enthusiasts. With its 305 mm main mirror, this Dobson offers as much as <strong>44% more light collection<\/strong> than the 254 mm model, making fainter nebulae, galaxies and globular clusters much more visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Ultra Light Gen II Series<\/strong> combines maximum aperture with maximum portability. The all-metal truss construction is stiffer and lighter than classic wooden Dobsons. Thanks to its clever modular design, the telescope can be assembled and repacked in minutes. All components including catch mirror cage, truss tubes and elevation wheels fit neatly into the aluminum Rockerbox, making transport surprisingly easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>parabolic main mirror<\/strong> of high-quality BK7 glass delivers a high-contrast, sharp image even at high magnifications. The modern 9-point mirror cell with radial bearings provides stable support and easy collimation from the front. Two built-in fans quickly bring the mirror up to ambient temperature, allowing you to observe within minutes without optical turbulence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>rack &amp; pinion focuser<\/strong> with 1:10 fine adjustment offers precise focusing even when using heavy eyepieces or Barlows. Large aluminum elevation wheels guarantee smooth movement and perfect balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a focal length of 1525 mm and an aperture ratio of f\/5, this telescope is ideal for both <strong>planetary detail work<\/strong> as <strong>deep-sky observations<\/strong>. Despite its size, the telescope remains surprisingly mobile; the whole set weighs only about 30 kg, divided into well portable components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application:<\/strong><br>The Explore Scientific 305\/1525 Ultra Light Gen II Dobson is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>detailed observations of <strong>Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exploring <strong>nebulae, galaxies and globular clusters<\/strong> with high light output;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>traveling or mobile observers seeking a powerful but compact Dobson.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not suitable for astrophotography; this telescope is designed purely for <strong>visual performances<\/strong>. Thanks to its robust aluminum frame and precise mechanics, it is suitable for both <strong>advanced beginners<\/strong> as <strong>experienced observers<\/strong> who want to make the leap to a 12\u2033 class telescope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Optics<\/strong><br>Type: Reflector<br>Design: Newton<br>Opening: 305 mm<br>Focal length: 1525 mm<br>Aperture ratio: f\/5<br>Resolution: 0.38\u2033<br>Boundary magnitude: 14.3<br>Light output: 1840\u00d7 relative to the naked eye<br>Maximum magnification: 610\u00d7<br>Main mirror: Parabolic, BK7 glass<br>Tube construction: open truss (aluminum)<br>Main mirror ventilation: Yes (2 fans)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Focuser<\/strong><br>Type: rack &amp; pinion<br>Ocular connection: 2\u2033 with 1.25\u2033 adapter<br>Reduction: 1:10 fine adjustment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mount<\/strong><br>Type: Dobson (Rocker box)<br>Material: Aluminum<br>GoTo control: No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Included accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red dot viewfinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u2033 \/ 1.25\u2033 eyepiece adapter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-reflection finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery compartment for fans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dimensions &amp; weight<\/strong><br>Viewing height (zenith): approx. 1.35 m<br>Total weight: \u00b130 kg<br>Mirror cabinet: 16 kg<br>Upper cage + Rocker box: 11 kg<br>Truss tubes: 2 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application<\/strong><br>\u2713 Moon &amp; planets<br>\u2713 Nebulae &amp; galaxies<br>\u2717 Nature observation<br>\u2717 Astrophotography<br>\u2717 Sun (only with appropriate sunscreen)<br>\u2713 Beginners with experience<br>\u2713 Advanced<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"612\">Explore Scientific Dobson telescope N 305\/1525 Ultra Light Gen II DOB comes with open aluminum truss tube, 2\u2033 focuser and 305 mm parabolic mirror for impressive deep-sky observations with high light output.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":30775,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[498],"product_cat":[51,566,2972],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-30773","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-explore-scientific","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-dobsonians","product_cat-newton-reflectors","product_shipping_class-telescoop","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30773"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=30773"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=30773"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=30773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}