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14"f5 Dobsonian

14f5 Main Picture

The 14"f5 is the first size up from the 12", Slightly more resolving power than the 12", but still no significant problem to pack it into the boot of the average small car.

14f5 Top Detail

Simple construction, Easy to assemble - Easy to use. Wood fully sealed and painted. 2" Focuser supplied as standard. Large Diameter Main Bearings using Teflon Pads. A 4-vane spider is also available on request.

14f5 Bearing

 

Specifications

Primary Mirror

14" f5 (356mm f5),  Low Expansion Glass

Elliptical flat

75mm Minor axis

Obstruction Ratio

22%

Size, Packed

530 x 510 x 750mm

Approx Weight

34Kg

   

Focuser

2"