TS-Optics 16" Truss Dobsonian (406/1829 mm)

TS-Optics 16" Truss Dobsonian 406/1829 mm

A transportable telescope with large aperture which fits into a car and can be set-up by one person, that´s the dream of every observer. This Dobsonian can fulfill this dream. The telescope provides 406 mm aperture for unforgettable observations.

The features of the 16" Dobsonian at a glance:

• Premium parabolic primary mirror with 406 mm diameter;
• Improved design of the rocker box for easier assembly even by one single person;
• Adjustable friction brake in altitude so even heavy accessories can be used or the eyepieces can be changed, without change of the tube´s position.
• Steel roller bearing with two metal plates for azimuthal adjustment, thus gentle tracking is possible even at high magnification.
• Very good 2" Crayford focuser with 1:10 micro transmission for accurate focusing.
• Extensive accessories, like 8x50 finder, 30 mm 2" ERFLE eyepiece, 1.25" 9 mm Super Plössl eyepiece, 35 mm extension tube and dust cover for the primary mirror

Technical Specifications

• Aperture: 406 mm
• Focal length: 1829 mm
• Focal ratio: f/4.5
• Diameter of secondary mirror: 88 mm (minor axis)
• Resolution: 0.34 arc seconds
• Limiting magnitude: 14.8mag visually
• Tube: Truss tube
• Primary mirror: BK7 parabolic with protective quartz layer
• Reflectivity of the coating: 94% for primary and secondary mirror
• Focuser: Dual-speed Crayford focuserwith compression ring
• Eyepiece height with upright tube: 173 cm
• OTA weight: approx. 35 kg
• Total weight: approx. 65 kg

Delivery

• TS-Optics 16" Dobsonian
• 8x50 finder
• 30 mm 2" ERFLE eyepiece
• 9 mm 1.25" Super Plössl planetary eyepiece
• 2" extension tube
• Primary mirror fan with battery holder
• Dust cover for the primary mirror
• User manual