Orion xt10 skyquest telescope
The Orion xt10 is a 10” high quality, extremely excellent dobsonian telescope. The Computerized object locator makes it easy for entry level to expert to find thousands of celestial objects.
The xt10 features a computerized IntelliScope locator that is extremely easy to use. The handheld unit has a green backlit LCD with a database of 14,000 celestial objects. And setup is just a simple two-star alignment.
This telescopes IntellisScope locates objects in a fraction of the time compared to motored telescopes in this class. Because it doesn’t use motors it is very quiet. There is no complex initialization or drive training to be done with it.
The X10’s open mirror cell maximizes cooloff with a spring loaded thumbscrew collimation. A cooling fan is optional.
The 10” xt gathers 56% more light than the 8” mirror.
This telescope has outrageous aperture. If you want something easy to use. Excellent quality, you should consider this telescope for your home.
| Specifications Orion xt10 | |
| Objective lens diameter | 254mm |
| Light grasp | 78.5 sq. in. |
| Focal length, f ratio | 1200mm, f/4.7 |
| Eyepiece(s) | Sirius Plossl 25mm, 10mm |
| Magnification w/ incl, eyepiece(s) | 48x 120x |
| Highest theoretical magnification | 600x |
| Finder scope | 9x50 |
| Mount type | Dobsonian |
| Other included items/features | Collimation cap, eyepiece rack, nav knob, handle |
| IntelliScope Object Locator | Optional |
| Weight, assembled | 55.3 lbs |
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