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12"f6 Dobsonian

12f6 Main pictures

The 12"f6 is the smallest telescope in the standard range and will fit in the boot of virtually any car. Large enough to give bright, highly detailed views of a wide range of celestial objects.

12f6 Top Pictures

Simple construction, Easy to assemble - Easy to use. Curved Spider avoids diffraction spikes. Wood fully sealed and painted. 2" Focuser supplied as standard. Large Diameter Main Bearings using Teflon Pads. (4-vane spider also available if requested).

12f6 Bearing

 

Specifications

Primary Mirror

12" f6 (305mm f6),  Low Expansion Glass

Elliptical flat

63mm Minor axis

Obstruction Ratio

21%

Size, Packed

480 x 460 x 700mm 12" f6 Dismantled

Approx Weight

28Kg

   

Focuser

2"