This is a review of the Sky-Watcher 12 inch Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope. It's a terrific telescope that will allow you to see many of the planets and stars in our night sky. Whether you are watching the stars by yourself or with your children, it's a good scope for the backyard. It's sturdy and substantial, so you can set it up in the backyard without worrying that it'll get blown over with the wind.
Pros of the Sky-Watcher 12” Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope
Huge aperture
Collapsible
Powerful
1-year warranty
Cons of the Dobsonian Telescope
Technical Details
Magnification 44x – 720x
1,898x naked eye
Focal length 1500mm
Focal ration f/5
Weight 100 pounds
Dimensions 30” x 29” x 5”
What's Included in the Box
In the box, you'll find all the components you'll need to look at the stars with your children. There's the telescope case, the 2” Crayford focuser with an adaptor of 1.25 inches. There are two 1.25” eyepieces. The rocker mount has a tension clutch with Teflon bearings. Everything you need for viewing is in the box for your convenience. It will take some time to set up the telescope on first use.
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They'll give you breathtaking views and the ability to see stars and planets that are not visible with the naked eye. It's beyond the capabilities of most telescopes, too, especially the smaller ones.
The magnitude of the telescope has much to do with the ability to see things in the night sky. Whether it's stars, planets, or other bodies in the sky, you'll get a magnitide of 14.9 with the 25mm and 10mm eye pieces. This will give you even clearer pictures of the