Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope

Description

Resolve faint extragalactic superclusters and navigate deep-sky coordinates under humid skies using the Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope computerized push-to reflector system. Handcrafted in Poland by Taurus Telescopes, this 20-inch instrument features a 504mm (19.84 in) aperture and a 2150mm focal length at f/4.27, delivering 0.23 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 16.2 for flagship visual astronomy.

The Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope features a hand-figured Supremax 33 low-expansion borosilicate primary mirror (Strehl >= 0.95) with 96% reflective enhanced aluminum coatings. Its modular carbon truss frame includes an integrated SMH secondary mirror anti-dew heater and a factory-installed Digital Setting Circle (DSC) system with wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Mounted on an ultra-light CNC Baltic birch base, the 31.15 kg (68.67 lbs) OTA ensures rapid object acquisition in damp climates.

Key Features of Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope

Engineered for all-weather 20-inch flagship visual astronomy and wireless tablet navigation, this Taurus T500 Dobsonian pairs diffraction-limited Supremax 33 optics with secondary mirror heating and digital setting circles. Its 8192-step encoders connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to SkySafari for effortless celestial navigation.

• 504mm (19.84 in) clear aperture with 2150mm focal length and fast f/4.27 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
• Small 19.8% secondary obstruction by diameter (100mm minor axis, 3.9% 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/rack-and-pinion focuser 1:10 with 1.25-inch compression adapter
• Modular 8-pole carbon fiber truss frame with Baltic birch base and truss bag included

Supremax 33 Parabolic Optics & Integrated SMH Heater

The hand-figured 504mm parabolic primary mirror gathers ample light to resolve faint galactic extensions, while the integrated secondary heater keeps optics dew-free without causing thermal turbulence. Supported by a small 19.8% obstruction, this Taurus Dobsonian supports magnifications from 72.0x up to 1008x.

8192-Step Digital Encoders & Wireless Push-To Navigation

Fast celestial target location eliminates time-consuming star hopping under humid conditions. The Taurus T500 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 Baltic birch rocker box, 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 T500 Professional SMH DSC Warranty

The Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the modular truss OTA, Supremax 33 optics, integrated SMH heater, complete DSC encoder system with wireless module, 8 carbon poles, ultra-light base, 2-inch focuser, and truss bag.