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Specifications – Celestron StarSense Explorer 12" f/4.9 Dobsonian Telescope User Manual

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#22470 StarSense Explorer 8” Dobsonian

Optical Design

Newtonian reflector

Aperture

8” (203mm)

Focal Length

1200mm

Focal Ratio

F/5.9

Optical Coatings

XLT reflective coatings with silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide protective

overcoatings for primary and secondary mirrors

Mirror Material

Pyrex equivalent for primary and secondary mirrors

Primary mirror thickness

25mm (approx. 1:8 thickness ratio)

Secondary mirror thickness

8.5mm

Minor axis of secondary mirror

47mm

Tube material

Steel

Focuser

2” Crayford, includes 2” extension tube and 2”-to-1.25” adapter

Eyepiece / Magnification

25mm Plössl, 48x

Finderscope

StarPointer red-dot finderscope

Other Accessories

StarSense Explorer dock, eyepiece rack, collimation cap,

carry handles for OTA and base, pointing knob, dust covers

Tripod

Altazimuth Dobsonian base, adjustable altitude tensioning

Optical Tube Dimensions

44” x 9.5” diameter

Optical Tube Weight

20.6 lbs.

Base dimensions

27” x 19” x 19”

Base weight

22.8 lbs.

Total Telescope Kit Weight

43.4 lbs.

SPECIFICATIONS