Taurus T350 Professional 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope

Description

Delivering a certified Strehl ratio of 0.95 or higher across a 353mm (13.90 in) Supremax 33 primary mirror, the Taurus T350 Professional 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope provides 0.33 arcseconds Dawes resolving power. Handcrafted in Poland by Taurus Telescopes, this modular truss-tube instrument features a 1700mm focal length at f/4.81, reaching magnitude 15.5 for observatory-grade deep-sky exploration.

The Taurus T350 Professional 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope utilizes a precision-annealed Supremax 33 low-expansion borosilicate primary mirror coated with 96% high-reflectivity enhanced aluminum and a protective silicon dioxide (SiO2) layer. Its modular open-truss structure comprises eight carbon fiber poles and an ultra-light CNC-machined Baltic birch plywood base with aircraft aluminum fittings. Weighing ~21.5 kg in total, with a 15.60 kg (34.39 lbs) OTA, it ensures rapid thermal equilibration and effortless transport.

Key Features of Taurus T350 Professional 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope

Engineered for observatory-grade visual deep-sky exploration and resolving distant globular cluster stars, this 14-inch Taurus T350 Professional Dobsonian pairs diffraction-limited Supremax 33 optics with a modular carbon truss framework. Its 2-inch dual-speed focuser and large-diameter altitude bearings deliver pinpoint planetary and galactic views.

• 353mm (13.90 in) clear aperture with 1700mm focal length and fast f/4.81 optical speed
• Supremax 33 low-expansion borosilicate primary mirror with certified Strehl ratio >= 0.95
• 96% high-reflectivity enhanced aluminum optical coatings with protective SiO2 overcoat
• Minimal 22.7% secondary obstruction by diameter (80mm minor axis, 5.1% by area)
• 2-inch dual-speed Crayford/rack-and-pinion focuser 1:10 with 1.25-inch compression adapter
• Modular truss-tube framework with 8 carbon fiber tubes and dedicated travel bag
• Ultra-light CNC-machined Baltic birch plywood and aircraft aluminum alt-azimuth base
• Large-diameter side altitude bearings with PTFE pads and anti-slip friction surface

Supremax 33 Parabolic Optics & Strehl >= 0.95 Precision

The hand-figured Supremax 33 primary mirror achieves a diffraction-limited Strehl ratio of 0.95 or higher, delivering high-contrast views of faint extragalactic structures and planetary disks. Supported by a small 22.7% secondary obstruction, this 14-inch Taurus Dobsonian supports magnifications from 50.4x up to 706x.

CNC Baltic Birch Base & Carbon Fiber Truss System

Field mobility and mechanical stiffness are central to the Taurus 14-inch design. The T350 features an ultra-lightweight CNC-machined Baltic birch and aircraft aluminum rocker base. Its eight carbon fiber truss poles assemble rapidly without tools, holding collimation securely while breaking down into a compact car-transportable package for dark-sky expeditions.

• Lightweight Baltic birch plywood base with PTFE pads for silky manual tracking
• Eight lightweight carbon fiber truss poles with a padded transport storage bag
• Large-diameter side altitude bearings ensuring balanced motion without optical tube sag

Taurus Telescopes T350 Professional Warranty

The Taurus T350 Professional 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope is handcrafted in Poland and backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and craftsmanship defects. The complete factory package contains the modular truss OTA, Supremax 33 optics, 8 carbon truss tubes, rocker box and ground board base, 2-inch focuser, and truss travel bag.