Explore Scientific
Explore Scientific 10" F/5 Dobsonian (Truss Tube)
Best price $1089 · 254mm aperture · $/mm 4.29
Buy on Amazon ↗At $4.29 per mm of aperture, this is priced about in line with other dobsonian telescopes, which average $4.24/mm.
Specs
| Aperture | 254 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 1270 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/5.0 |
| Type | Dobsonian |
| Mount | Dobsonian |
| Resolving power | 0.46″ (Dawes limit) |
| Limiting magnitude | 14.5 |
| Max useful magnification | 508x |
| Light gathering | 1316x the naked eye |
| Optical design | Dobsonian |
| Best for | Beginner, Visual |
Resolving power, limiting magnitude, maximum useful magnification and light grasp are derived from the aperture — the standard formulas, not marketing claims.
Prices
| Retailer | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| OPT | $1089 |
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