Taurus T350 Standard SMH DSC 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope

Description

Track faint extragalactic targets and prevent secondary mirror fogging simultaneously using the Taurus T350 Standard SMH DSC 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope all-weather push-to modular truss reflector system. Handcrafted in Poland by Taurus Telescopes, this f/4.81 instrument features a 353mm (13.90 in) aperture and a 1700mm focal length, delivering 0.33 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 15.5.

The Taurus T350 Standard SMH DSC 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope incorporates a precision-figured borosilicate primary mirror (Strehl >= 0.85) coated with 93% reflective aluminum and silicon dioxide. Its modular truss framework features a factory-integrated secondary mirror anti-dew heater and a digital setting circle system with 8192-step encoders and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity. Mounted on an ultra-light CNC-machined wooden base, the 15.70 kg (34.61 lbs) OTA delivers moisture-resistant push-to planetarium app navigation via SkySafari.

Key Features of Taurus T350 Standard SMH DSC 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope

Built for all-weather push-to deep-sky exploration and tablet-assisted navigation, this 14-inch Taurus T350 Standard Dobsonian pairs a modular truss frame with secondary mirror heating and digital setting circles. Its 8192-step encoders and dew-resistant secondary ensure seamless target acquisition under damp night conditions.

• 353mm (13.90 in) clear aperture with 1700mm focal length and fast f/4.81 optical speed
• Precision borosilicate optical glass primary mirror with Strehl ratio >= 0.85
• Standard aluminum optical coatings with 93% reflectivity and protective SiO2 overcoat
• Small 22.7% secondary obstruction by diameter (80mm minor axis, 5.1% by area)
• Factory-integrated SMH secondary mirror anti-dew heating element with power lead
• Integrated Digital Setting Circle (DSC) system with 8192-step encoders and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
• 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser 1:10 with step-down 1.25-inch reduction adapter
• Modular truss-tube framework with 8 truss tubes, wooden base, and truss bag included

Borosilicate Parabolic Optics & Integrated SMH Heater

The 353mm primary mirror delivers diffraction-limited performance with a Strehl ratio of 0.85 or higher, while the integrated secondary mirror heater prevents dew formation without inducing optical thermal turbulence. Supported by a small 22.7% obstruction, this dew-resistant Dobsonian supports magnifications from 50.4x up to 706x.

8192-Step Digital Encoders & Modular Truss Frame

Fast object identification eliminates time lost star hopping manually under humid conditions. The Taurus T350 Standard SMH DSC incorporates high-resolution 8192-step digital encoders into both axes, transmitting real-time pointing data to planetarium apps via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Supported by an ultra-light CNC wooden base, it provides smooth, intuitive manual navigation.

• Factory-installed DSC system featuring 8192-step high-resolution optical axis encoders
• Wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module providing push-to guidance via SkySafari software
• Integrated secondary mirror anti-dew heating system with discrete internal wiring

Taurus Telescopes T350 Standard SMH DSC Warranty

The Taurus T350 Standard SMH DSC 353/1700 Dobsonian Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the modular truss OTA, standard 353/1700 optics, integrated SMH heater, complete DSC encoder system with wireless module, 8 truss tubes, standard base, 2-inch focuser, and truss bag.