Orion SkyQuest XX12i IntelliScope Truss Dobsonian Telescope
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If the idea of a big-aperture telescope appeals to you, but the portability issue has kept you on the fence, you can hop off it now. We've got the perfect solution - Orion's SkyQuest XX12i IntelliScope Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope. It'sa deep-sky observer's dream scope, offering jumbo 12" optics (f/4.9), IntelliScope object location technology; and a sturdy truss tube design that disassembles in about a minute into compact, easily portable components. We've outfitted the XX12i basewith nothing but the best materials: EbonyStar laminate and non-stick coating (PTFE) azimuth bearing surfaces provide silky smooth azimuth motion. Equipped with dual-speed (11:1) 2" Crayford focuser, large 8" altitude bearings, a full set of greataccessories, and a computerized database of 14,000 celestial objects -- the XX12i is one killer telescope deal. One-year limited warranty. WARNING! When using a truss tube Dobsonian for solar observing, always use a Light Shroud and a properly sizedsolar filter. Make sure there are no gaps between the Shroud and the telescope where direct sunlight can reach the mirror, otherwise eye injury or damage to the telescope can occur. Before using any telescope for solar observing, install protectivecovers on all optical components. Glancing through an uncovered optical system can cause permanent eye damage. Always install protective caps on all optical instruments if left out during daylight hours.
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