List Price :
$629.95Price : $449.00
Code : B004Q78OII
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Product Feature
- Collapsable Tube Design For Easy Storage and Transportation, 8" (200 mm) Dobsonian-style Newtonian
- 1200 mm focal length (f/6), 2" Crayford-style focuser with 1.25" adaptor, 4-element Plossl 25 mm and 10 mm 1.25" eyepieces
- 8x50 RA viewfinder, Solid rocker-mount with Teflon bearings and tension clutch
Product Description
Corresponding to the escalating "aperture fever" that has gripped amateur astronomy for several decades, an 8" diameter is now generally regarded as the minimum entry-level aperture for serious observing. The low cost, large diameter, and fast focal ratio of the 8" Sky-Watcher Dobsonian make it an ideal dedicated telescope for wide-field, deep-space observation of faint galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. The low-power dramatically captures wide swaths of sky in a single view. Galaxies and nebula appear to pop out of the heavens as bright, expansive masses of stars, gas, and dust.
Product Detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #12609 in Camera & Photo
- Color: White/Black
- Brand: Celestron
- Model: S11700
- Dimensions: 5.00" h x27.00" w x30.00" l,
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect for a beginner to Amateur
By Kevin Cederholm
I have never owned or operated a telescope before but I began looking for a beginner scope for over a year now. Upon several reviews and forum ratings, I originally went with the Celestron 127EQ (Big Mistake) So I immediately returned it. Not only was the mount hard to maneuver but darn near impossible to collimate.
So I started my search over and the term Dobsonian (Type of Mount) kept popping up from amateur astronomers.
So naturally I being researching and came across this magnificent scope!!
Not only is The dobsonain mount easy to maneuver, lock and keep track/move with the sky.
It's easy to assemble!! (All needed tools are in the box)
Now to the scope it self.. When you first unbox the unit you can immediately tell it is very well crafted.. (no cheap plastic bits)
The 2" focuser is very smooth (it does come with a 1.25" adapter) and the x2 - 1.25" plossl lens it comes with are very decent quality (only wish it came with a Barlow lens)
The finder Scope is excellent quailty and accurate as well
I was skeptical about the whole collapsible thing, but it transitions very smoothly making it much easier to store and carry. So very glad I went this way. Plus it keeps the primary mirror and secondary mirror in completely different tubes.. (Just in case you drop a tool or 2 down the tube it doesn't bust up your primary mirror.)
After my horror story with the 127EQ I bit the bullet and purchased a hotech 2"/1.25" laser crosshair collimator..seriously collimation is a snap (2 mins Max) ...A must have !!
After every is ready to go and it's all collimated.. And you finally sit down..on a clear night.. And look through the lens for the first time at the moon (HDTV has Nothing on this scope) it's beautiful, everything you wished for..(even in the city)
My 3.5 year old son and my wife are also always wanting to use the scope.. I am seriously considering buy 2 more.
So if you are on the fence of buying a scope.. STOP and get down and press Buy Now!!
You won't regret it.. I know my family and I don't..
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Nice scope for the cost
By LuckyJ
I ordered this scope yesterday, and it was delivered today (go Amazon!, I initially ordered though Celestron, but they lied about having it in stock and also charge more). The packaging was sufficient, no damage to the scope or parts.
Assembly was easy and tools are included. Took about 20 minutes to put together. Unlike the picture, the mount was black (which I prefer anyway).
The collimation was off a little, but better than I expected - I used a laser collimator to get things aligned to my liking.
First light was tonight! M42 and Jupiter looked great. I used low power (30x) and high (250x), and both provided reasonable images. Unfortunately the moon was quite bright and it was windy and cold, so the session was short.
So far, I'm impressed with the amount of scope I have for the price. I'll update again as I have the chance to do more observing.
- Update on 4/14/2013: Viewing has been good. After a bit more collimation, the scope is performing well and I have no complaints. Except with Celestron - they seem to ignore their customers feedback and have not responded by any of my complaints about their service. I am quite hesitant to purchase any Celestron products in the future based on this.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome purchase for the aperture/amateur
By Eric Nelson
Great buy, live in NC and the viewing is always terrible but still got to look at Saturn on a hot humid night after a raining all day, and with out collimating the scope right out of the box, hit great views!!!! Great scope for an amateur or for someone with kids, not very transportable but still manageable by yourself, very easy with two people!!! Love it would recommend highly to everyone!!!
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