10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

Description

The Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope is built for serious deep-sky observers who want big aperture performance without sacrificing portability. Its hybrid design combines a solid-tube upper assembly - protecting the secondary mirror from dust and stray light - with the lightweight, tool-free truss tube structure that makes setup fast and transport simple. The massive 254mm (10-inch) primary mirror pulls in enough light to reveal faint galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and crisp lunar and planetary detail that smaller instruments simply can't match.

Whether you're a dedicated backyard observer or a serious amateur astronomer heading to a dark-sky site, this Dobsonian delivers performance well above its price point. A robust single-speed focuser and large altitude bearings mounted to a rigid aluminum rocker box provide silky-smooth tracking even at high magnifications. The included accessory kit - with two Plossl eyepieces, a red-dot finder, collimation tool, moon filter, star map, and planisphere - means you're ready to observe the moment the telescope is assembled.

Key Features

• 254mm (10-inch) Primary Mirror: Gathers exceptional light for vivid views of deep-sky objects, planets, and the Moon - reaching a theoretical limiting magnitude of 14.7.
• Hybrid Truss Tube Design: Solid upper cage assembly protects the secondary mirror while the truss tube structure keeps the telescope lightweight and easy to break down for transport.
• Tool-Free Assembly: Traditional truss Dobsonian setup - no tools required - gets you from the car to observing in minutes.
• f/5 Focal Ratio / 1,270mm Focal Length: A versatile, fast focal ratio ideal for both wide-field deep-sky views and higher-magnification planetary work.
• Single-Speed Focuser: Delivers smooth, precise focus control for both visual observing and astrophotography attempts.
• Large Altitude Bearings and Aluminum Rocker Box: Provides fluid, balanced motion across the sky with minimal vibration at any magnification - up to a theoretical 500x maximum.
• 9-Point Mirror Cell: Supports the primary mirror at 9 points for consistent, accurate collimation and optimal image quality.
• Two Plossl Eyepieces (25mm and 10mm): Paired eyepieces cover wide-field and higher-power views right out of the box - no additional purchases needed to get started.
• Complete Accessory Kit Included: Red-dot finder, collimation tool, moon filter, star map, and planisphere provide everything a new or experienced observer needs from night one.
• Limited Warranty: Backed by Explore Scientific's limited warranty - register your product within 60 days to activate full coverage.

What's Included

• 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope (primary mirror assembly, truss poles, solid upper cage)
• 25mm Plossl Eyepiece
• 10mm Plossl Eyepiece
• Red-dot finder
• Collimation tool
• Moon filter
• Star map
• Planisphere

Why You'll Love It

The Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian is the kind of telescope that keeps calling you outside - night after night. Its massive aperture opens up a universe of targets that smaller scopes can only hint at, from the delicate spiral arms of distant galaxies to the ring of Saturn hanging in a dark sky. Explore Scientific has a long-standing reputation among amateur astronomers for producing high-performance optics at prices that don't require a research-grant budget, and this Dobsonian is a prime example of that philosophy. The hybrid truss design means you won't dread hauling it to a dark-sky site - it breaks down quickly and fits in most vehicles with room to spare. Whether you're a first-time observer stepping up to serious aperture or a seasoned stargazer looking for a reliable, no-compromise workhorse, this telescope delivers exceptional value and years of dependable use.

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