Dobson Teleskop N 203/1200 StarSense Explorer DOB

There are basically two different types of telescope. A distinction is made between refractor (lens) and reflector (mirror) telescopes.

The aperture indicates the diameter of the objective lens or the mirror.

Is the ratio of the aperture to the focal length of a telescope.

Describes the brightness of a star or point-shaped object, which can still just be distinguished by the telescope. The naked eye, for example, can make out stars with a magnitude of up to 6.

The telescope’s magnification should not exceed this factor, because otherwise the image will appear weak and dark.

Most telescopes are made of steel, aluminium or carbon fibre.

Here, the construction type means the geometric shape of the primary mirror.

Fan for a quicker alignment of the mirror temperature to the ambient temperature.

There are basically two different construction types: the rack and pinion focuser and the Crayford focuser.

A Crayford focuser is a ball bearing guided friction drive and allows a very precise adjustment of the focus.

Describes the exact construction of the particular mount and thereby further subdivides the different types of mount.

Object positioning system, available in real GoTo and also PushTo versions.

The Global Positioning System simplifies the initialisation of a computerised control system.

Automatic orientation and alignment with free smartphone app

Eyepieces are needed for observing. Depending on the focal length, you achieve a certain level of magnification.
The specification 1.25" refers to the diameter of the connector (1.25" = 31.8 millimetres).

These telescopes show beginners the sky via smartphone app.

Telescopes for safe solar observing.

Telescopes that are supplied as a complete system and are easy to operate.

Telescopes suitable for a fixed mount, whether that is in the garden or an observatory.