Explore Scientific Generation II 20-inch f/3.6 Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope
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Explore Scientific Generation II 20-inch f/3.6 Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB2036-00
Introducing the Explore Scientific Generation II 20-inch f/3.6 Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope- a powerhouse for deep-sky enthusiasts, boasting our largest aperture.
Its 500mm mirror gathers a whopping 5100 times more light than the naked eye, revealing planetary and deep-sky details even to novice observers.
This telescope brings star clusters to life, providing stunning resolution, and witnessing the moon's terminator is an unforgettable experience.
The telescope features a swift 20" f3.6 main mirror and a generous 120mm secondary mirror, both crafted from high-quality quartz for rapid cooldown, ensuring speedy readiness.
Each main mirror is accompanied by an individual optical test certificate to ensure peak performance.
With a laser-engraved center mark for easy alignment, the optical surface boasts a high-quality aluminum coating with 94% reflectivity and a resilient quartz protection layer, guarding against dew fogging and damage, ensuring a long lifespan.
The Dobsonian telescope revolutionized amateur astronomy by offering a simple yet effective design, delivering unparalleled light-gathering capabilities.
This scope provides exceptional value for your investment. Tool-free disassembly facilitates transport, even in compact cars.
The entire structure is optimized for maximum rigidity with minimal weight, featuring high-altitude bearings and lightweight aluminum components for smooth, high-magnification adjustments.
A comprehensive redesign enhances stiffness and load-bearing capacity while eliminating rivets and screws in favor of TIG-welded connections.
The result is an incredibly rigid yet lightweight 20" Dobsonian telescope that sets new quality standards.
Most mechanical components are manufactured by partners in Hungary, with final assembly and quality control conducted in Rhede, Germany.
Additional features include a second 40° offset mounting plate with a viewfinder shoe, six sturdy feet beneath the rocker box for stability and smooth azimuth tracking, and fans in the mirror box to adapt to ambient temperatures rapidly and reduce boundary layer interference.
The lateral altitude wheels can be conveniently stored within the foam layers of the mirror box.
The telescope includes a 2.5" HEX focuser with helical gearing and a 10:1 reduction, an LED Red Dot Finder, a collimation assist tool, a soft light baffle, and two radial main mirror fans for quick temperature stabilization.
It's also compatible with our optional coma corrector for advanced observations.
is a powerhouse for deep-sky enthusiasts, boasting our largest aperture. Its 500mm mirror gathers a whopping 5100 times more light than the naked eye, revealing planetary and deep-sky details even to novice observers.
This telescope brings star clusters to life, providing stunning resolution, and witnessing the moon's terminator is an unforgettable experience.
The telescope features a swift 20" f3.6 main mirror and a generous 120mm secondary mirror, both crafted from high-quality quartz for rapid cooldown, ensuring speedy readiness.
Each main mirror is accompanied by an individual optical test certificate to ensure peak performance.
With a laser-engraved center mark for easy alignment, the optical surface boasts a high-quality aluminum coating with 94% reflectivity and a resilient quartz protection layer, guarding against dew fogging and damage, ensuring a long lifespan.
The Dobsonian telescope revolutionized amateur astronomy by offering a simple yet effective design, delivering unparalleled light-gathering capabilities.
This scope provides exceptional value for your investment. Tool-free disassembly facilitates transport, even in compact cars.
The entire structure is optimized for maximum rigidity with minimal weight, featuring high-altitude bearings and lightweight aluminum components for smooth, high-magnification adjustments.
A comprehensive redesign enhances stiffness and load-bearing capacity while eliminating rivets and screws in favor of TIG-welded connections.
The result is an incredibly rigid yet lightweight 20" Dobsonian telescope that sets new quality standards.
Most mechanical components are manufactured by partners in Hungary, with final assembly and quality control conducted in Rhede, Germany.
Additional features include a second 40° offset mounting plate with a viewfinder shoe, six sturdy feet beneath the rocker box for stability and smooth azimuth tracking, and fans in the mirror box to adapt to ambient temperatures rapidly and reduce boundary layer interference.
The lateral altitude wheels can be conveniently stored within the foam layers of the mirror box.
The telescope includes a 2.5" HEX focuser with helical gearing and a 10:1 reduction, an LED Red Dot Finder, a collimation assist tool, a soft light baffle, and two radial main mirror fans for quick temperature stabilization.
It's also compatible with our optional coma corrector for advanced observations.
Features:
- Impressive 20-inch Aperture: The Explore Scientific Generation II 20-inch Dobsonian Telescope's substantial aperture provides an unparalleled ability to capture faint deep-sky objects, revealing intricate details in galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
- 1,826mm Focal Length: The long Focal Length on this Telescope provides high magnification capabilities, making it ideal for detailed observations of planets, lunar features, and close-up views of deep-sky objects, while also offering improved image resolution for astrophotography with the right equipment.
- 1000x Highest Useful Magnification: The Highest Useful Magnification on this Dobsonian allows for extremely close-up views of planets and lunar details, revealing fine structures and intricate features. This level of magnification is valuable for serious planetary observation.
- High-Quality Optics: With the use of premium quartz material for the main and secondary mirrors, this telescope minimizes cooldown time, allowing astronomers to start observing quickly while maintaining optical precision throughout their stargazing sessions.
- Reflective Coating: The telescope's aluminum coating, combined with the durable quartz protection layer, ensures that your optics remain clear and unobstructed, even when encountering challenging atmospheric conditions.
- Dobsonian Design: The Dobsonian design revolutionized amateur astronomy by offering an affordable yet powerful telescope that makes previously unseen celestial wonders accessible to enthusiasts of all levels.
- Tool-Free Disassembly: The convenience of tool-free disassembly makes this telescope a perfect choice for astronomers who want to transport their equipment to remote stargazing locations with ease.
- High-Strength Construction: The use of TIG-welded connections and lightweight yet robust aluminum components results in a telescope that effortlessly supports high-magnification observations without sacrificing stability.
- Dual Mounting Plate: The offset mounting plate provides flexibility for accessory placement, ensuring comfortable and customizable viewing experiences for astronomers of all preferences.
- Stability and Smooth Tracking: The six supporting feet under the rocker box guarantee stability, while the fans in the mirror box help maintain consistent mirror temperature, reducing disturbances during observation.
- Optional Coma Corrector: The telescope's readiness for an optional coma corrector enhances its adaptability, making it suitable for advanced astronomers seeking to eliminate optical aberrations and achieve the best possible image quality during their celestial explorations.
- Included Accessories: This comprehensive package includes a LED Red Dot Finder for accurate targeting, robust rockerbox for stable support, a collimation assist tool for optical alignment, a 2.5" HEX focuser with helical gearing for precise adjustments, a soft light baffle for enhanced contrast, two radial main mirror fans ensuring quick temperature stabilization, essential screws and clutches, all backed by a limited 1-year warranty for added assurance.
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Recommended Accessories:
For a reliable and consistent power source, ensuring uninterrupted viewing sessions without the need to frequently replace batteries, consider the optional Explore Scientific 12V Battery Power Supply for Dobsonians, purposely built for Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope.
The BPS-12VDC-AA offers the convenience of continuous power, making it ideal for extended observing sessions and astrophotography, enhancing your overall telescope experience.
What's Included:
✓ Explore Scientific Generation II 20-inch f/3.6 Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope
✓ Led Red Dot Finder
✓ Rockerbox
✓ Collimation assist tool
✓ 2.5" Hex Focuser
✓ Soft light baffle and 2 radial main mirror fans
✓ Screws and clutches
✓ Limited 1 year warranty
Specifications:
| Item Number | DOB2036–00 |
| f/ratio | f/3.6 |
| Focal length | 1,826 mm |
| Primary mirror diameter | 50 cm |
| Secondary obstruction | 24% |
| Mirror cell support points | 18 |
| Truss pole length | 100 cm |
| Truss pole diameter | 25 mm |
| Secondary cage assembly diameter | 57 cm |
| Secondary cage assembly weight | 8 pounds |
| Secondary cage assembly height | 95 cm |
| Mirror box/rocker box height | 56 cm |
| Mirror box weight * | 105 pounds |
| Height to center of eyepiece at zenith | 170 cm |
| Theoretical limiting stellar magnitude | 0.23 arc sec |
| Theoretical limiting magnitude | 16.19 mag |
| Theoretical maximum magnification | 1,000x |