SkyWatcher Dobson Stargate 500P Flextube SynScan GOTO
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Vai al moduloThe Sky-Watcher Stargate 500P Flextube SynScan Dobson telescope is a 508mm parabolic Newtonian reflector with a 2000mm focal length (f/4), featuring a collapsible truss tube and built-in SynScan GOTO automated pointing.
Key features
- 508mm parabolic Newtonian optics, f/4 focal ratio (2000mm focal length)
- BK7 primary mirror with Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ)™ coating, 94% reflectivity
- Dobson SynScan GOTO mount, database of over 42,900 objects
- Dual-speed 50.8/31.8mm Crayford focuser
- Collapsible truss optical tube
- SP 70° 20mm (100x) and SP 70° 12.5mm (160x) 31.8mm eyepieces, 9x50 finderscope with mini-Vixen base
- Lunar, solar and sidereal tracking
Who it's for
With its 508mm (20-inch) aperture, the Stargate 500P is the largest Dobson in the Sky-Watcher range, designed for experienced astronomers seeking maximum light-gathering capacity to observe extremely faint deep-sky objects. The collapsible truss tube makes it easier to transport despite its considerable size, while SynScan GOTO pointing makes locating celestial objects easy.
Technical specifications
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Optical design | Parabolic Newtonian |
| Aperture | 508mm |
| Focal length | 2000mm |
| Focal ratio | f/4 |
| Maximum magnification | 1016x |
| Secondary mirror | 136mm |
| Total weight | 90kg |
| Optical coating | Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ)™ 94% |
| Mount | Dobson SynScan GOTO |
| Database | 42,900+ objects |
| Power supply | 12-15V DC 3-5A, 2.1mm |
What's included
- SP 70° 20mm (100x) and SP 70° 12.5mm (160x) 31.8mm eyepieces
- 9x50 straight-through finderscope with mini-Vixen base