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Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC CF 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope
The flagship configuration, Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC CF 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope, combines a 504mm Professional mirror, 2150mm focal length, f/4.2 optics, heated secondary, carbon construction, DSC navigation, and a carbon hybrid base.
- 504mm parabolic Newtonian reflector
- 2150mm focal length, f/4.2 optics
- Carbon fiber modular structure
- Integrated secondary mirror heater
- Digital setting circles with wireless control
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Description
Featuring an ultra-light carbon hybrid base and 8192-step digital encoders, the Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC CF 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope flagship 20-inch instrument delivers 0.23 arcseconds Dawes resolving power. Handcrafted in Poland by Taurus Telescopes, this modular truss reflector features a 504mm (19.84 in) aperture and a 2150mm focal length at f/4.27, reaching magnitude 16.2 for all-weather deep-space exploration.
The Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC CF 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope utilizes a diffraction-limited Supremax 33 borosilicate primary mirror (Strehl >= 0.95) treated with 96% reflective enhanced aluminum coatings. Its modular carbon truss includes a carbon fiber secondary cage, an integrated SMH secondary mirror dew heater, and an ultra-light carbon hybrid base. Equipped with factory-installed digital setting circles with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, the 29.35 kg (64.71 lbs) OTA ensures seamless tablet-guided navigation.
Key Features of Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC CF 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope
Built for ultimate mobile 20-inch deep-sky exploration and all-weather tablet-guided target auditing, this flagship Taurus T500 Dobsonian pairs diffraction-limited Supremax 33 optics with secondary heating, carbon construction, and digital setting circles. Its 8192-step encoders deliver precision push-to 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
- Lightweight carbon fiber secondary cage and eight detachable carbon truss poles
- Ultra-light CNC-machined carbon fiber and Baltic birch hybrid base with travel bag
Supremax 33 Parabolic Optics & Integrated SMH Heater
The hand-figured 504mm primary mirror achieves a Strehl ratio of 0.95 or higher, revealing faint extragalactic structures without thermal distortion. Combined with an active secondary mirror heating system, this flagship Taurus Dobsonian supports magnifications from 72.0x up to 1008x in humid climates.
Carbon Hybrid Base & Wireless Push-To Encoders
Mobile 20-inch research-grade observing requires structural stiffness and swift celestial alignment. The T500 SMH DSC CF features an ultra-light carbon hybrid base equipped with 8192-step digital encoders that communicate wirelessly with SkySafari. Its carbon fiber secondary cage reduces overall tube weight to 29.35 kg for manageable field transport.
- Factory-installed DSC system with 8192-step optical encoders for wireless SkySafari tracking
- Carbon fiber secondary cage reducing optical tube assembly weight to 29.35 kg
- Integrated secondary mirror anti-dew heating system with discrete internal wiring
Taurus Telescopes T500 Professional Flagship Warranty
The Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC CF 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the modular carbon truss OTA, Supremax 33 optics, integrated SMH heater, complete DSC encoder system, 8 carbon poles, carbon hybrid base, 2-inch focuser, and truss bag.
Taurus T500 Professional SMH DSC CF 504/2150 Dobsonian Telescope Specs
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Taurus Telescopes |
| Full Model Code / SKU / MPN | T500-PRO-SMH-DSC-CF |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Series / Product Line | T500 Professional Series (Flagship Heated Secondary, DSC & Carbon Fiber Edition) |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector (Ultra-Lightweight Modular Truss-Tube Dobsonian) |
| Clear Aperture | 504 mm (19.84 in) |
| Focal Length | 2150 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.27 |
| Optical Coatings / Substrate Treatment | Enhanced Aluminum Coatings with 96% High Reflectivity and SiO2 Protective Overcoat |
| Central Obstruction | 19.8% by diameter / 3.9% by area (100 mm secondary mirror minor axis) |
| Glass Substrate / ED Element Spec | Supremax 33 Low-Expansion Borosilicate Glass (Strehl Ratio >= 0.95 Diffraction-Limited Optical Figure) |
| Corrected Image Circle / Sensor Coverage | 28 mm native (Visual Field; Coma Corrector strongly recommended) |
| Standard Back Focus / Flange Focal Distance | Not Disclosed by Manufacturer |
| Diffraction-Limited Theoretical Resolving Power | 0.23 arcseconds |
| Limiting Visual Stellar Magnitude | 16.2 mag |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 1008x |
| Lowest Practical Magnification | 72.0x |
| Focuser Architecture & Reduction Ratio | 2-inch Dual-Speed Crayford/Rack-and-Pinion Focuser 1:10 with 1.25-inch Compression Ring Adapter |
| Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) Dry Weight | 29.35 kg (64.71 lbs) |
| OTA Physical Dimensions | 2060 mm assembled length, 560 mm secondary cage outer diameter |
| Included Mechanical Mounting Interface | Large-Diameter Side Altitude Bearings with Integrated High-Resolution Digital Encoders |
| Mount & Drive Type Included | Push-To Computerized Manual Carbon Hybrid Alt-Azimuth Base with Factory-Installed DSC System (8192-step Encoders and Wireless Module) |
| Verified Factory In-Box Inclusions | Modular Carbon Truss OTA, Supremax 33 Optics, Integrated SMH Secondary Mirror Heater, Complete DSC Encoder System with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, 8 Carbon Truss Poles, Carbon Hybrid Base, 2-inch Focuser, Truss Bag |
| Factory Warranty Coverage | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Primary Optical Application & Astronomical Target Profile | Ultimate Mobile 20-inch Deep-Sky Exploration, All-Weather Tablet Guided Celestial Target Auditing, Portable Research-Grade Visual Astronomy |
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