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Explore Scientific 12in/305mm Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope DOB1245-00 Color: Black, 13% Off

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What does the 12in/305mm weigh totally assembly? Expert Answer

The Explore Scientific 12in/305mm Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope Mirror Box Weight can vary but will be around 50 pounds and the Secondary Cage Assembly weight is 6.5 pounds.

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Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review I am in love with an Explore Scientific 12" Dobsonion Telescope! by Mike Roberts, January 2, 2019
No eyepieces included. So, I happily get 2 choose my own selections with this baby beast telescope. What fun!! I had no idea of eyepiece prices until I picked up astronomy again, moving up a notch. Some eyepieces contain multiple lenses & weigh as...
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Helpful Positive Review Very nice scope. by solarmon, February 9, 2018
I've had this scope for a year now. I am very pleased with it. Potability factor sold me. I had no rust. Everything was in good shape. The optics are very good. I would recommend this scope to anyone wanting decent aperture and ease of transporting i...
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Helpful Negative Review A Truss Dobsonian on a Budget by Dakota Starry Nights, November 6, 2015
The Explore Scientific 12in Ultra Light Dobsonian is a budget telescope that has some things going for it. Price, ease of collimation, and very very portable. But at this price point don't expect perfection. The one I received had serious issues wi...
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Color: Black

Code: 1W8-TS-DOB1245-00

MPN: DOB1245-00

UPC: 812257015573

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Product Info for Explore Scientific 12in/305mm Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

304.8mm Dia. (12-inch) 39.4mm Thick (1:7.7 Ratio) f/4.5 Parabolic Primary Mirror Newtonian with BK7 Glass; Advanced 3-Point Spring-Loaded Primary Mirror Collimatable Cell (Adjusts from the Front with hex Collimation Assist Tool for One-Person Collimation) in Metal Mirror Box with Metal Protective Lid while Unassembled and Storing. Twin Fans Draw Air Across the Primary Mirror for Bringing to Ambiant Temperature with AA Battery Pack (Batteries Not Included). Mirror Box with Folding Built-In Handle Rests on the Metal Dobsonian Box with 3-Point 8-inch Radius Azimuth Bearing Riding on Large Teflon Disks.Two 16.5-inch Altitude Bearings attach to Mirror Box with No-Tool Knobs and Ride on Teflon Pads in the Dobsonian Box with Tension Clutch; 74mm M.A. Secondary Mirror Mounted in Metal Secondary Cage with Advanced Spring-Loaded No-Tool Knob Collimation Adjustments; 4 Sets of Dual Metal Truss Tubes with No-Tool Attachment Bolts; Aluminum Coatings with Quartz Overcoat; Black Finish; Dual-Speed 2-inch R&P Focuser with Extension Tube, Compression Ring, and 1.25-inch Adapter; Adjustable Red-Dot Finder; Flexible Lightweight Light Baffleimage

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Manufacturer: Explore Scientific
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