16" Dobsonian
With such instrument, you will be able enjoy the colors in the Orion Nebula: the blue green center, one green wing, the other one reddish, and the strait rainbow. You will be able to compare the various levels of green and blue in the planetary nebula. In dark skies, you will see directly the spirals in M51 and you will discover the Stephan Quintet.
This telescope with already large size, is compact, reasonably light, and easy to handle and transport. With a f/d at 4, you will not need any ladder..
- Cell with 18 points:
The mirror box can be easily removed, with the primary mirror inside.
Height truss tubes, made of aluminium or carbon, it is your choice.
- Focuser Moonlite CR2 or Feathertouch:
Price (shipping cost not included):
- Structure without optics, including height carbon truss tubes 22 mm and Moonlite CR2 focuser: 4250 Euro.
- Option: Feathertouch focuser: + 450 Euros
- Kit for DIYers and ATMers, including height carbon truss tubes 22 mm and Moonlite CR2 focuser: 3100 Euro.
- Option light shroud: + 160 Euros
- Option 4 wheels or 2 wheels dolly: +190 Euros
- You can choose the optics according to the level of expected quality and the level of your budget (see Choice of the optics).
Nichol Optics: http://www.nicholoptical.co.uk/prices_1.htm
Mirrosphère: http://www.mirro-sphere.com/miroir-parabolique-item.html
Other optics can be included on demand, for instance by John Lightholder or Mickael Lockwood in the US. In this case, plase contact us for a quote, optimizing shipping cost and exchange rates.
Please contact us for any enquiry. We can help you in order to minimise the impact of exchange rates and transportation costs:
