Orion SkyQuest XT6I, Computerized 6" Dobsonian Telescope Kit, with Eyepieces, Focuser, Finder, Software & Intelliscope Hand Controller
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Orion SkyQuest XT6I, Computerized 6" Dobsonian Telescope Kit, with Eyepieces, Focuser, Finder, Software & Intelliscope Hand Controller

SKU: ONSQXT6IHC

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  • Use

    Astronomy

  • User level

    Beginner

  • Optical design

    Reflector

  • Optical diameter

    150mm

  • Focal length

    1200mm

  • Focal ratio

    f/8.0

  • Optics type

    Parabolic

  • Glass material

    Soda-lime plate

  • Eyepieces included

    Sirius Plossl 25.0mm, 10.0mm

  • Magnification with included eyepieces

    48x, 120x

  • Resolving power

    0.77arc sec

  • Lowest useful magnification

    28x

  • Highest useful magnification

    300x

  • Limiting stellar magnitude

    13.5

  • Optical quality

    Diffraction limited

  • Finder scope

    6x30 Correct-image, right angle

  • Focuser

    1.25" Rack-and-pinion

  • Secondary mirror obstruction

    34mm

  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area

    5%

  • Mirror coatings/over-coatings

    Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide

  • Mount style

    Dobsonian

  • Astro-imaging capability

    Simple moon shots

  • Computerized compatibility

    Intelliscope included

  • Alignment procedure

    2-Star Alignment

  • Number of objects in database

    14,000+

  • Bearing material

    Teflon and UHMW bearings

  • Power requirement

    9-volt battery

  • Available ports

    RS-232

  • Tube material

    Steel

  • Tripod material

    Wood

  • Additional included accessories 1

    IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator HC, Eyepiece rack, Crescent wrench, Azimuth encoder board, Encoder connector board, Encoder disk, Handle mounting hex-head screws, Handle mounting screw washers, Left panel, Right panel, Front brace, Top base plate, Ground base plate, Base assembly wood screws, Hex key, Plastic feet, Feet attachment wood screws, Encoder board mounting wood screws

  • Additional included accessories 2

    Brass bushing, Azimuth axis hex-head screw, Fender washers, Hex lock nut, Altitude bearing cylinders, Altitude bearing cylinder screws, Vertical stop knob, Flat washers, Altitude encoder assembly, Coil cable, Altitude encoder cable (53"), Azimuth encoder cable (24"), Wire retaining clips, Hook-and-loop strips, Plastic bumper, Wood screws, Nylon washers, 9V battery

  • Length of optical tube

    45.5 in

  • Weight, optical tube

    13.5 lbs

  • Weight, mount/tripod

    20.9 lbs

  • Weight, fully assembled

    34.4 lbs

  • Warranty

    Orion 1 year limited warranty

About Orion 27182

The Orion SkyQuest XT6 Computerized Telescope combines powerful 150mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the novice stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. You just select an object to observe using the Object Locator's illuminated menu buttons (Galaxies, Clusters, Nebulas, etc.), or choose a pre-set tour of the best objects, then press Enter.

The IntelliScope's high-resolution, 9,216-step digital encoders direct the telescope right to the object, placing it squarely in the eyepiece. The XT6 IntelliScope houses a big 150mm parabolic mirror with 80% more light grasp than a 4.5" mirror, for brighter, more detailed images. The streamlined Dobsonian base offers unflinching stability yet easy portability. The scope comes equipped with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser, eyepiece rack, navigation knob, two Plossal eyepieces and now a 6x30 right-angle correct-image finder scope.

Orion 27182 Features

  • Locate more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller
  • 150mm aperture and 1200mm focal length (f/8.0) for brighter, more detailed images
  • Features a streamlined Dobsonian base for unflinching stability and superior balance
  • Includes 2 eyepieces, finder scope, focuser and Starry Night astro software