Skywatcher Dobson N 355/1600 Skyliner FlexTube BD DOB

Description

Low-expansion borosilicate optical glass treated with 94% reflective coatings powers the Skywatcher Dobson N 355/1600 Skyliner FlexTube BD DOB 14-inch parabolic Newtonian telescope system. Featuring a fast f/4.5 focal ratio, this 355mm (13.98 in) aperture telescope has a 1600mm focal length, delivering 0.33 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 15.5 for large-aperture deep-sky visual exploration.

The Skywatcher Dobson N 355/1600 Skyliner FlexTube BD DOB utilizes a massive 14-inch parabolic primary mirror coated with 94% reflective aluminum and silicon dioxide (SiO2). Its three-pole collapsible truss-tube assembly retracts to 970mm for manageable vehicle transport. Supported by a floor-standing wooden rocker box with heavy-duty azimuth bearings and patented tension control handles, the 23.50 kg (51.81 lbs) OTA ensures smooth, jitter-free manual tracking across faint extragalactic structures.

Key Features of Skywatcher Dobson N 355/1600 Skyliner FlexTube BD DOB

Built for large-aperture deep-sky observation and resolving faint extragalactic structures, this 14-inch Sky-Watcher Skyliner FlexTube Dobsonian pairs massive light grasp with a collapsible truss frame. Its 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser and tension control handles deliver high-definition views of emission nebulae filaments.

• 355mm (13.98 in) aperture with 1600mm focal length and fast f/4.5 optical speed
• Precision parabolic primary mirror made from low-expansion borosilicate optical glass
• 94% reflective aluminum optical coatings with protective silicon dioxide overcoat
• Small 23.4% secondary obstruction by diameter (83mm minor axis, 5.5% by area)
• Collapsible FlexTube truss system retracting to 970mm for easy transport
• 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser with 1:10 micro-gear reduction and 1.25-inch adapter
• Floor-standing manual wooden Dobsonian base with patented tension control handles
• High-aperture 9×50 optical finderscope and Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces included

14-Inch Parabolic Optics & 1:10 Dual-Speed Focuser

The massive 355mm parabolic primary mirror gathers immense light, pulling out subtle filaments in emission nebulae and faint outer halos of distant galaxies. Equipped with a 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser, this flagship Sky-Watcher Dobsonian supports visual magnifications from 50.7x up to 710x.

Collapsible Truss Frame & Tension Control Handles

Transporting a 14-inch telescope is made feasible by the collapsible FlexTube mechanism, which retracts into a compact form without requiring optical mirror disassembly. Supported by a wooden rocker box with Teflon bearings and patented tension control handles, it provides smooth manual nudging and customizable altitude friction under dark skies.

• Collapsible three-pole FlexTube truss system extending rapidly to 1510mm length
• Patented side tension control handles for customized altitude balance adjustments
• High-aperture 9×50 optical finderscope paired with Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces

Sky-Watcher Skyliner FlexTube Series Warranty

The Skywatcher Dobson N 355/1600 Skyliner FlexTube BD DOB is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the collapsible 355mm FlexTube OTA, wooden Dobsonian base with tension control, 9×50 finderscope, 2-inch to 1.25-inch adapter, and Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces.