Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 16" (400/1830) Dobsonian Telescope (86287)

Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 16" (400/1830) Dobsonian Telescope (86287)

The Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 16" Dobsonian is the most powerful model in its series and a serious instrument for exploring deep space. With a massive 406 mm aperture and a focal length of 1830 mm, it provides outstanding light-gathering capability and resolution, allowing detailed observation of Solar System bodies and distant deep-sky objects.

Lunar features such as craters, rilles, and ridges as small as 1–2 km become visible, especially along the terminator. Jupiter’s cloud bands reveal swirls and spots, Saturn’s rings display intricate gaps, and Mars shows maria, polar caps, and dust storms. The phases of Venus are clearly defined, while Uranus and Neptune appear as distinct discs rather than simple points of light. Under favorable atmospheric conditions, spiral arms and dust lanes in bright galaxies can be observed, along with gaseous structures and dark voids in nebulae, resolved globular clusters, and double or multiple star systems.

High-Performance Optical System

The telescope’s performance is built around primary and secondary mirrors coated with aluminum, achieving 92–95% reflectivity. This high reflectivity enhances brightness and contrast, improving visibility of faint galaxies and nebulae while delivering sharp planetary detail at high magnifications. The coating performs effectively across a broad spectral range, from ultraviolet to infrared.

The parabolic primary mirror eliminates spherical aberration and ensures sharpness across the entire field of view. A dual-speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser provides precise focusing control, and the included 1.25" adapter allows compatibility with a wide range of eyepieces.

Stable and Durable Dobsonian Mount

The optical tube assembly weighs 36 kg and is mounted on a sturdy wooden Dobsonian base weighing 29 kg. This manually operated mount offers smooth movement, excellent stability, and long-term durability, even during intensive use.

A primary mirror cooling fan is included to help maintain thermal equilibrium and optimize image quality. The fan operates on eight AA batteries (not included).

Included Accessories

The telescope comes ready for observation with two Plössl eyepieces (10 mm and 25 mm, 1.25") and an 8×40 optical finderscope for accurate target location.

Key Features

• Large 406 mm aperture with 1830 mm focal length

• Aluminum-coated primary and secondary mirrors with 92–95% reflectivity

• Parabolic primary mirror for zero spherical aberration

• Maximum practical magnification up to 800×

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

• Includes 10 mm and 25 mm Plössl eyepieces

• 8×40 optical finderscope included

• Primary mirror cooling fan included

• Manual wooden Dobsonian mount for stable tracking

• Designed for advanced and professional astronomical 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: 86287

• Brand: Levenhuk, Inc., USA

• Warranty: Lifetime

• EAN: 5905555027562

• Package size: 183 × 90 × 53 cm

• Shipping weight: 81.3 kg

Optical System

• Optical design: Reflector

• Optical scheme: Newtonian

• Optics material: BK-7

• Optics coating: Aluminum, 92–95% reflectivity

• Primary mirror diameter: 406 mm

• Secondary mirror obstruction: 92 mm

• Mirror shape: Parabolic

• Focal length: 1830 mm

• Maximum practical magnification: 800×

• Aperture ratio: f/4.5

• Resolution threshold: 0.34 arcseconds

• Focusing: Manual

Eyepieces and Focuser

• 10 mm Plössl (183×)

• 25 mm Plössl (73×)

• 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: 804 × 804 × 786 mm

• Mount weight: 29 kg

• Optical tube material: Metal

• Optical tube dimensions: 1705 × 490 mm

• Optical tube weight: 36 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