EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 16" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 16

Ultra Light Dobsonian 406mm – Generation II
Redesigned for Performance, Built for Deep Sky

No telescope has reshaped amateur astronomy quite like the Dobsonian. Before John Dobson introduced this revolutionary design, most amateur astronomers were limited to small, shaky refractors that barely revealed planetary details. Larger telescopes, such as Schmidt-Cassegrains, were a luxury available to only a few. The Dobsonian changed everything—with its brilliant blend of simple mechanics and massive aperture, it delivered unmatched performance at a fraction of the cost, becoming a global success.

A well-built Dobsonian gives you more aperture for your investment than any other telescope type. Inspired by the idea of “held together by gravity and powered by enthusiasm,” this modernized classic is engineered by amateur astronomers, for amateur astronomers.

Despite its 406mm aperture, this telescope is easy to transport, fitting even in compact vehicles. Assembly is quick and tool-free. Its design strikes the perfect balance between rigidity and weight, thanks to an optimized aluminum-sandwich construction and large altitude wheels that ensure buttery-smooth tracking—even at high magnifications. The focuser is pre-positioned to accommodate a coma corrector, making this the ideal deep-sky powerhouse. With over 3300 times the light-gathering power of the human eye, it reveals rich planetary detail and an astonishing number of deep-sky targets. Watch globular clusters resolve to their cores, and let the lunar terminator leave you breathless.

🔭 Fully Aluminum Truss Dobsonian Telescope

• ➤   Tool-Free Secondary Collimation: Holds collimation during transport
• ➤   Advanced Mirror Cell: Front collimation with floating system & radial bearings
• ➤   Large Powder-Coated Altitude Bearings: Smooth high-power movement
• ➤   Compact Transport Design: Mirror & rocker boxes double as transport cases
• ➤   All-Metal Build: Rigid, moisture-resistant, and pressboard-free
• ➤   Lightweight Aluminum Structure: Half the weight of traditional wooden builds
• ➤   Dual Cooling Fans: Fast thermal stabilization

🔧 Technical Upgrades & Highlights

• ➤   Fully Aluminum Truss Design
• ➤   Teflon & GFK Slider Bearings for ultra-smooth tracking
• ➤   Redesigned Primary Mirror Cell for enhanced support
• ➤   Improved Brake & Friction System on Altitude Bearings
• ➤   Enlarged Base Feet for superior stability
• ➤   Universal Finder Base for flexible upgrades
• ➤   Integrated Counterweight System (2 × 1.0 kg)
• ➤   Spring-Loaded Quick-Lock Fasteners for fast, secure setup
• ➤   Durable Powder-Coated Yellow Altitude Wheels
• ➤   Laser-Engraved Center Mark on Primary Mirror

📦 What's Included:

➤   Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

➤   LED Finder with Standard Finder Mount

➤   Light Shield for Upper Cage

➤   Collimation Tool for Primary Mirror

➤   Fan Power Pack with Pouch

➤   Counterweights (2 x 1.0 kg)

➤   Focuser Extension Tube

➤   2" to 1.25" Eyepiece Adapter

➤   Instruction Manual

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