Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P 8" Collapsible Dobsonian (S11700)

Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P 8" Collapsible Dobsonian (S11700)Dobsonian telescopes are some of the best beginner telescopes available. They're simple to use, and open the night sky up to everyone. These scopes will give incredible views of the planets, mind blowing views of the moon, and some really interesting views of deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulas. For a bit of context, an 8 inch dobsonian telescope will gather 816 times more light than the human eye. You'll never outgrow these scopes, they are

smaller CCD cameras

and its beauty is found in more than its appearance

4mm (9mm diagonal) Shutter: Electronic Rolling Shutter Electronic Rolling Shutter Electronic Rolling Shutter Software Compatibility: iCap | IC Capture | DirectShow iCap | IC Capture | DirectShow | oaCapture iCap | IC Capture | DirectShow | oaCapture Operating Environment: -22° - 158°F (-30° - 70°C) -40° - 104°F (-40° - 40°C) -40° - 104°F (-40° - 40°C) Sub-Framing: Hardware Selectable Hardware ROI Hardware ROI Exposure Range: 0

We have tested the effectivity and stability of the ClickLock mechanism for many years with the 1¼" ClickLock clamp

Look at the diffraction spike pattern and continue until the spikes are even

even when tested with f/4 scopes

providing exquisite chromatic aberration correction and creating images with impressive contrast comparable to visual experience

Saturn and the other planets

If you look through your telescope with the standard mirror or star diagonal installed

All seven X-Cel LX eyepieces sport 16mm of comfortable eye relief

Real time polar alignment checking / adjustment: By using PoleMaster you can monitor your polar alignment in real time

The CGX 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coated optics and the CGX computerized equatorial mount