GSO Dobson 6-Inch Deluxe Telescope 152/1200 M-CRF

The GSO Dobson 6-Inch Deluxe Telescope 152/1200 M-CRF is a superior instrument designed for passionate astronomers and stargazers. With its advanced features and elegant design, this telescope is perfect for a wide array of celestial observations.

Optics and Imaging Quality

At the core of this telescope is a high-quality rotating paraboloid main mirror with a diameter of 152 mm and a focal length of 1200 mm (f/8). Manufactured by the reputable GSO factory in Taiwan, known for their exceptional optics, this mirror delivers outstanding imaging capabilities. Experience breathtaking views of celestial bodies, from our solar system to distant star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.

Versatile Observations

The GSO Dobson 6-Inch Deluxe Telescope is a versatile tool for advanced visual observations. It excels under various conditions, particularly in rural areas with dark skies.

Expect to see the following celestial wonders with remarkable clarity:

• Detailed craters on the Moon.
• Phases of Mercury and Venus.
• Mars' ice caps, enhanced with color filters.
• Jupiter's atmospheric belts, Great Red Spot, and four main moons.
• Saturn's rings, including the Cassini gap.
• Features of Uranus and Neptune.
• Bright asteroids like Ceres and Vesta.
• Comets traveling through the Solar System.
• Numerous double, multiple, and variable stars.
• A variety of deep-sky objects, including those from the Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs.

Additionally, you can observe and photograph aircraft flying at cruising altitudes.

Tube and Assembly

The telescope features a robust metal tube to maintain collimation over time. Its interior is blackened to reduce reflections and stray light, crucial for observing bright celestial objects.

Assembly is user-friendly, with a Dobsonian mount that uses roller bearings for smooth azimuth adjustments and a new GSO-developed bearing system for altitude control. Balance can be adjusted when changing eyepieces by altering the mounting height.

Focuser

Equipped with a high-quality Crayford focuser and a 1:10 microfocuser, this telescope ensures precise focusing. It supports both 2" and 1.25" eyepieces, with a brass ring for secure mounting, preserving axial alignment.

Included Accessories

• Optical tube with Dobsonian mounting on roller bearings.
• 2" Crayford focuser with 1:10 microfocuser.
• Plossl eyepieces (25 mm and 9 mm, AFOV 52°) with 1.25" barrels.
• 6x30 finder with crosshair reticle.
• 1.25" eyepiece extension with brass ring.
• 2" to 1.25" adapter with brass ring and 2" filter thread.

Ready for Observations

This telescope package comes complete with all necessary accessories, allowing you to start observing immediately. The optical tube is accurately adjusted, and the Dobsonian mount is included.

Technical Specifications

• Optical system: Newtonian reflector
• Mirror diameter: 152 mm
• Focal length: 1200 mm
• Reflecting surface efficiency: 94%
• Lightpower: 1/8
• Mirror accuracy: 1/8λ
• Mirror glass type: BK7
• Maximum useful magnification: 300x
• Tube diameter: 17.1 cm
• Tube length: 114.7 cm
• Optical tube weight: 6.7 kg
• Mounting height: 72 cm
• Mounting base diameter: 49 cm
• Assembly weight: 11.9 kg
• Maximum eyepiece height: 130 cm
• Total height: 114 cm
• Equatorial mount weight: 17.8 kg

Guarantee

This telescope is backed by a 2-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind as you explore the universe.