The Orion SkyQuest XT10 is a 10-inch (254mm) Newtonian reflector telescope on a Dobsonian mount featuring high-quality optics, a large aperture for detailed views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects, and a stable, easy-to-handle wooden base. Available in , IntelliScope the XT10 is a versatile and affordable instrument suitable for both beginners and experienced observers, with features like a 2-inch Crayford focuser and included eyepieces.
Key Features & Specifications:
Optical Diameter: 10 inches (254mm).
Focal Length: Approximately 1200mm.
Focal Ratio: Roughly f/4.7 to f/5.
Optics: High-quality Newtonian reflector optics with a parabolic primary mirror made from low thermal expansion borosilicate glass.
Focuser: 2-inch Crayford focuser.
Mount: Sturdy and stable Dobsonian wooden mount with Teflon bearings for smooth movement.
The Orion Object Locator allows you to quickly find more than 14,000 pre-programmed objects in the night sky. Firstly, the telescope is set up for the site you are at by using a simple alignment routine. The destination target is then selected from the library of objects by using the illuminated hand controller and the telescope is manually moved by following the directions given by the Object Locator - which appear as arrows displayed on the screen. Within a very short time you will have pointed your telescope at the object selected and you will be able to see it in the field of view of the eyepiece.
Included Accessories:
-orion 25mm and 10 mm plossl eyepieces
-orion 9x50 right angle finder scope
-2-inch Crayford focuser with 2-inch to 1.25-inch eyepiece adapter
-orion laser colimator and colimating cap
-the Orion Object Locator that allows you to quickly find more than 14,000 pre-programmed objects in the night sky