Orion SkyQuest XT12 Classic Dobsonian.

305mm aperture & 1500mm focal length for jaw-dropping views of galaxies, nebulas, and star
clusters
Parabolic primary mirror is made of BK-7 glass and center-marked for easy collimation
The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of
use
Includes upgraded Crayford-style focuser, two eyepieces, finder scope, and collimation cap
Bonus Accessory Pack with right-angle finder scope, LaserMate collimator and Deep Map
sky chart

The barrier to buying a big telescope has always been the big price tag. But with our XT12
Classic, the "it's too expensive" excuse is harder to cop. Compare its $859 price tag to that
of the competition's fancy catadioptric scope of identical aperture — nearly $4,000! — and
you can see what an incredible bargain the XT12 is.

With the XT12 Classic you get a well-made workhorse of a telescope with enough aperture to
take you deep into "NGC territory" of faint but fascinating galaxies, nebulas, and star
clusters. The hardest thing about using this scope will be deciding which of the seemingly
endless array of eligible objects to look at each evening!

The XT12 Classic has a giant 305mm (12.0") parabolic primary mirror made of BK-7 glass
and center-marked for easy collimation. It's supported by a 9-point floatation, open mirror cell
outfitted with large collimation knobs. The optical tube features an upgraded 2" Crayford-style
focuser with a 1.25" adapter, and our exclusive navigation knob for easy slewing. The base
provides a sturdy platform yet allows exceptionally smooth motion on both axes, for "point
and view" ease of operation. The CorrecTension friction control system keeps the tube well-
balanced no matter what eyepieces or accessories you're using.

Now, for a limited time, when you buy the SkyQuest XT12 Classic, you'll receive a Bonus
Accessory Pack with a 9x50 right-angle finder scope, LaserMate collimator and DeepMap
star chart.

Sure, it's a big scope, but nothing a fit bloke can't handle. The tube is 4'10" long and weighs
51 lbs. The base is 25.5"H x 26"W and 30 lbs. Fact is, there isn't a more user-friendly big
scope on the market.

Price - £659.00 + £10.00 shipping & insurance.

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