GSO newtonian reflector telescope GS880-10" F/5
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You can buy this tool from Guan sheng optical. The anticipated price range is $501 - $1000.
| Description |
The GSO Dobsonian line is particular model serves a very clear purpose, to offer a large aperture and an excellent image quality at reasonable cost. Set-up is as easy as you can imagine very simple assembly with the rocker box and put it on the ground, insert the telescope tube and put the springs in position and you're ready to go to navigates through the night sky by simply moving the tube up or down, or side to side, by hand. All GSO dobsonian use optical quality BK7 glass, cooling fans built into the rear cell to decrease cooling times, also all dobs use a roller bearing on the azimuth surface providing dozens of support points for smooth swivel motion. The deluxe model comes with 2" Micro 10:1 Crayford style focuser and 1.25" adapter. Specification: 10" Parabolic primary mirror * Focal length: 1250mm, F/5 * 2" Precision Micro 10:1 Crayford style focuser * 3 points mirror cell w/cooling fan. * Roller bearing wood base This tool is recommended for lending libraries. |
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| Used by these projects | Target Asteroids!, Citizen CATE Experiment |
| Ideal Age Group | Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors |
| Training |
In-person training is available. Learning materials are available online. |
| Use considerations | Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.). |
| Size & weight |
Large: This tool is over 12 inches in at least one dimension. Over 20lb |
| Expected lifetime | Should last more or less forever |
| Topics | Astronomy & Space |
| Activities | At night |
| Tool updated | June 25, 2017, 12:28 p.m. |
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