Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 12" (300/1525) Dobsonian Telescope (86286)

Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 12" (300/1525) Dobsonian Telescope (86286)

The Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 12" is a powerful yet user-friendly telescope mounted on a manual Dobsonian base. With a large 304 mm aperture and a 1525 mm focal length, it opens access to detailed views of the Solar System and distant deep-sky objects. The optical components are made of BK-7 glass, ensuring sharp images, strong contrast, and natural color reproduction.

The telescope features a parabolic primary mirror that eliminates spherical aberration by focusing incoming light precisely onto a single point. This optical design maintains clarity even at very high magnifications, making it particularly effective for observing distant and faint objects. Both the primary and secondary mirrors are aluminum-coated with 92–95% reflectivity, enhancing brightness and allowing better detection of subtle surface and atmospheric details.

High Magnification and Upgrade Flexibility

With a maximum practical magnification of 600×, the telescope reveals fine lunar ridges as small as 1.5 km, atmospheric features on Jupiter, detailed ring structures of Saturn, and numerous galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters from the NGC catalog. The included 10 mm and 25 mm Plössl eyepieces (1.25") provide 153× and 61× magnification, respectively.

A 2" dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with a 1.25" adapter offers smooth and precise focusing. The dual-speed mechanism allows fine adjustments for critical focus, and the compatibility with different accessory sizes provides flexibility for future upgrades.

Enhanced Performance with Cooling System

The package includes an 8×40 optical finderscope for accurate object location and a primary mirror cooling fan to stabilize temperature differences and maintain optimal optical performance. The cooling fan is powered by eight AA batteries (not included).

Mounted on a stable wooden Dobsonian base, the telescope offers intuitive manual control and easy operation. It is suitable for both experienced observers and ambitious enthusiasts seeking deeper exploration of the night sky.

Key Features

• 304 mm primary mirror aperture with 1525 mm focal length

• Parabolic primary mirror for zero spherical aberration

• Aluminum-coated mirrors with 92–95% reflectivity

• Maximum practical magnification of 600×

• Includes 10 mm and 25 mm Plössl eyepieces (1.25")

• 2" dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" adapter

• 8×40 optical finderscope and primary mirror cooling fan included

• Manual wooden Dobsonian mount for stable operation

• Designed for detailed deep-sky observation

Included in the Package

• Optical tube assembly

• 10 mm Plössl eyepiece (1.25")

• 25 mm Plössl eyepiece (1.25")

• 8×40 optical finderscope

• Primary mirror cooling fan

• Dobsonian mount

• User manual and warranty slip

Specifications

• Product ID: 86286

• Brand: Levenhuk, Inc., USA

• Warranty: Lifetime

• EAN: 5905555027555

• Package size: 154 × 75 × 46 cm

• Shipping weight: 49.4 kg

Optical System

• Optical design: Reflector

• Optical scheme: Newtonian

• Optics material: BK-7

• Optics coating: Aluminum, 92–95% reflectivity

• Primary mirror diameter: 304 mm

• Secondary mirror obstruction: 70 mm

• Mirror shape: Parabolic

• Focal length: 1525 mm

• Maximum practical magnification: 600×

• Aperture ratio: f/5

• Resolution threshold: 0.46 arcseconds

• Focusing: Manual

Eyepieces and Focuser

• 10 mm Plössl (153×)

• 25 mm Plössl (61×)

• Eyepiece barrel diameter: 1.25"

• Barlow lens: Not included

• Finder: Optical 8×40

• Focuser: 2" dual-speed rack-and-pinion with 1.25" adapter

Mount and Construction

• Telescope control: Manual

• Mount type: Dobsonian

• Mount material: Wood

• Mount dimensions: 644 × 644 × 639 mm

• Mount weight: 15 kg

• Optical tube material: Metal

• Optical tube dimensions: 1430 × 365 mm

• Optical tube weight: 24 kg

• Cooling fan power supply: 8 AA batteries (not included)

Operating Conditions and Use

• Operating temperature range: −5°C to +35°C

• User level: Experienced users and professionals

• Assembly difficulty: Easy

• Recommended for observing: Deep-sky objects