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A really great gift idea as its not to expensive and assembles easily. My partner loved getting this for xmas. - Review by Jenny Troeger
I bought this telescope as a xmas gift for my partner, it went together quite easily and is easily manouvourable. Its a great first telescope and he absolutely loves it. (Posted on 28/12/11)
Pros: price, portability, user friendly, Good price, great first telescope
Good! (I think) - Review by Sam
Disclaimer: I'm a amateur so what would I know.
Fast shipping. Easy setup. I have managed to align the finder scope with by pointing at a mountain. Also managed to look at some distant high rise buildings on the gold coast and a small boat far out to sea. Looking forward to a clear night for star gazing. (Posted on 22/12/11)
Fast shipping. Easy setup. I have managed to align the finder scope with by pointing at a mountain. Also managed to look at some distant high rise buildings on the gold coast and a small boat far out to sea. Looking forward to a clear night for star gazing. (Posted on 22/12/11)
Awesome telescope! - Review by Ross
Telescope arrived 2 days after I purchased it. All items were packaged appropriately and flawless. Telescope was properly collimated and instructions of assembly were sufficiently easy to follow.
First night out revealed great detail on jupiter and some clusters and M42 nebula that I had time to investigate.
So far I have been thoroughly impressed with the telescope and great service from ozscopes! (Posted on 17/12/11)
First night out revealed great detail on jupiter and some clusters and M42 nebula that I had time to investigate.
So far I have been thoroughly impressed with the telescope and great service from ozscopes! (Posted on 17/12/11)
Pros: price, great first telescope
Cons: May encourage you to buy a big telescope!, Size; it's not small. But that's because it's a Dob; it's expected
Great telescope & impressed with the images. - Review by Peter M.
This telescope was for my two children (10yrs & under). My son received a department store el cheapo for his birthday some months ago. It sparked his interest but was a real pain to use and images poor, so bad I took it back.
The Dobsonian was recommended by a friend. Delivery was fine and all arrived undamaged. Assembly was straighforward. Nights haven't been so kind, with almost every night cloudy since.
So far I have seen the craters on the moon in awsome detail. Also, I have seen Jupiter with a couple of its cloud bands and four of its moons. Looking forward to some clear nights.
Although no expert is astronomy, I would recommend this telescope to any beginner.
(Posted on 12/10/11)
The Dobsonian was recommended by a friend. Delivery was fine and all arrived undamaged. Assembly was straighforward. Nights haven't been so kind, with almost every night cloudy since.
So far I have seen the craters on the moon in awsome detail. Also, I have seen Jupiter with a couple of its cloud bands and four of its moons. Looking forward to some clear nights.
Although no expert is astronomy, I would recommend this telescope to any beginner.
(Posted on 12/10/11)
Pros: price, Accurate, Good price, Decent glass, great first telescope, adjustments, quality +++, Beautifully crisp image!
Cons: May encourage you to buy a big telescope!, Size; it's not small. But that's because it's a Dob; it's expected
Brilliant! - Review by Ash
This is my first telescope. It's extremely easy to use, very upgradable with lenses, filters and eyepieces. I intend to get a digital camera mount for it, but being impatient, simply took some freehand photos of the moon the other night through the eypiece and the detail is astonishing! This was a great choice, and the people at OzScopes actually talked me DOWN from a more expensive telescope. Honesty goes a long way. Brilliant customer service. Thank you very much OzScopes, you have earned a regular customer. (Posted on 25/07/11)
Pros: user friendly, Good price, Decent glass, great first telescope, quality +++, Beautifully crisp image!
Cons: May encourage you to buy a big telescope!, Size; it's not small. But that's because it's a Dob; it's expected
Great first telescope - Review by Nick
It is quick and easy to assemble.
I've seen the moon and its craters in crisp detail.
The belts of jupiter are clearly visible along with its large moons.
The finder scope is very good for quickly locating objects.
It's relatively easy to carry given its size.
Great telescope overall and definitely recommended. (Posted on 14/09/10)
I've seen the moon and its craters in crisp detail.
The belts of jupiter are clearly visible along with its large moons.
The finder scope is very good for quickly locating objects.
It's relatively easy to carry given its size.
Great telescope overall and definitely recommended. (Posted on 14/09/10)
Pros: easy to carry, price, Accurate, user friendly, Good price, great first telescope, quality +++, Beautifully crisp image!
Cons: Size; it's not small. But that's because it's a Dob; it's expected
Been cloudy since I bought it (true) - Review by Tim O'Doherty
The telescope was easy to assemble and the one partially clear night we have had, it showed great promise, roll on Spring. (Posted on 19/07/10)
Pros: price, user friendly, Good price, Decent glass, great first telescope
Cons: Size; it's not small. But that's because it's a Dob; it's expected
Amazing first telescope - Review by Stephen D
I finally got a few good viewing nights in a row, and what an amazing telescope this has turned out to be.
I've been able to see the moon in crisp detail, along with a small yet clear mars. But to my delight i've been able to see a very clear Saturn along with it's rings. This is really a great first telescope and it has fueled my passion for more star gazing (Posted on 12/03/10)
I've been able to see the moon in crisp detail, along with a small yet clear mars. But to my delight i've been able to see a very clear Saturn along with it's rings. This is really a great first telescope and it has fueled my passion for more star gazing (Posted on 12/03/10)
Pros: price, Accurate, Good price, Decent glass, Positive adjustments, great first telescope
I love this telescope. - Review by Suzanne
I got my scope just two days after order was placed. The staff support is fantastic and they really know what they're talking about. What this scope sees blows my mind away; nebulas (I even found the dark nebula in Carina!), distant comets, distant star clusters etc. You can see the red belts on Jupiter and the sharpness of Saturn's rings (even the black Cassini division), and you can see some of their moons. All this from my yard in a light polluted suburb! Though heavy to carry (ended up putting wheels on it). Unlike a tripod setup, this scope takes up very little room and looks good ornamentally so there is no need set up every time. If it had the wheels and the red dot finder i would have given it the 5th star.
Great scope overall and would recommended it without hesitation. (Posted on 24/01/10)
Great scope overall and would recommended it without hesitation. (Posted on 24/01/10)
Pros: Accurate, user friendly, Good price, Decent glass, portable, great first telescope, accurate, quality +++
Cons: Size; it's not small. But that's because it's a Dob; it's expected
Great telescope - Review by Billie
I'm really happy with telescope. Alice Springs is a great place to use because there is a lot of clear nights. I have had lots of help from club members up here.
Really helpful staff at Ozscopes when I was buying the telescope. They gave me good advice & from what I have learned, it was the right advice. I have recommended a friend to contact Ozscopes. (Posted on 13/10/09)
Really helpful staff at Ozscopes when I was buying the telescope. They gave me good advice & from what I have learned, it was the right advice. I have recommended a friend to contact Ozscopes. (Posted on 13/10/09)
Pros: light, easy to carry, price, portability, light weight, Accurate, user friendly, Good price, Decent glass, Positive adjustments, Cheap, portable, great first telescope, accurate, adjustments
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this scope come with the base or do I buy it separately?
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Yes, this scope comes with the base. You can have a look at the manual and see all the parts in the package.
http://www.saxon.com.au/pdf/Dobsonians.pdf
http://www.saxon.com.au/pdf/Dobsonians.pdf
Q:
How much does this scope weigh in total - Saxon 6" Dobsonian? Is it suitable for a 7 year old?
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The Saxon 6" Dobsonian tube is 5.78 kgs. The mount should be about 10kgs. It is a fairly simple telescope to use so it is suitable for beginners. A 6" Dobsonian would go up to above your waist in height, but the tube is still quite bulky and heavy. In terms of usability it is very easy to use and straightforward, but it might be hard for your child to manouver / move even the tube because it's quite heavy. Because of that you would need to help your child to move the tube :)
If you were after a Dobsonian you could also get the Skywatcher Heritage 5" (http://www.ozscopes.com.au/skywatcher-heritage-5-dobsonian-telescope.html) it's a table top dobsonian so it's more lightweight and your child can move it him/herself. There's also the bundle with the eyepiece and filter kit (http://www.ozscopes.com.au/skywatcher-heritage-5-dobsonian-telescope-christmas-bundle.html). But you might find it less appealing because it's made of more lightweight, thinner metal and may not be as 'durable' as the full sized Dobsonians.
If you were after a Dobsonian you could also get the Skywatcher Heritage 5" (http://www.ozscopes.com.au/skywatcher-heritage-5-dobsonian-telescope.html) it's a table top dobsonian so it's more lightweight and your child can move it him/herself. There's also the bundle with the eyepiece and filter kit (http://www.ozscopes.com.au/skywatcher-heritage-5-dobsonian-telescope-christmas-bundle.html). But you might find it less appealing because it's made of more lightweight, thinner metal and may not be as 'durable' as the full sized Dobsonians.
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Is it easy to mount a digital SLR camera to the SAXON 6" Dobsonian Telescope and take photos?
Do you have the mount? Are they expensive?
Do you have the mount? Are they expensive?
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To mount an DSLR onto a telescope including the Dobsonian you would need just some extra astrophotography accessories (http://www.ozscopes.com.au/accessories/astrophotography). You will need a T-ring for your specific brand of camera, and a T-adapter such as this one (http://www.ozscopes.com.au/camera-adapter-variable-eyepiece-projection-saxon-ca003-1-25-inch.html) or this (http://www.ozscopes.com.au/celestron-t-adapter-universal-1-25-in.html). They're not very expensive and will just cost about $100 altogether.
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What are the differences between this telescope and the SAXON F1309EQMS Newtonian Reflector Telescope. And which is better for deeper space viewing?
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Both telescopes are reflector type telescopes, so both use mirrors. The 6" Dobsonian however has a different mount and design - it is a much longer tube (about 1m) and sits on a Dobson mount which sits on the ground. The Saxon F1309EQMS has about a 5" aperture and comes with an EQ mount, which swings in a circular motion following the direction of how the moon/planets would move from our location, and is a much more portable telescope. The Dobson mount, on the other hand moves in a simple up, down, left and right movement, and is very heavy and not suitable for moving about at all. The F1309EQMS also comes with a motor drive, which helps the tube to move to 'follow' a sky object as it moves across the sky. The Dobsonian does not come with this and would have to be moved manually.
Comparing the two, the Dobsonian 6" would be better for deep space viewing. The larger aperture would let you see more brighter nebulae and see the planets in more detail. Galaxies would appear as dim fuzzy patches in the 5" (F1309EQMS) but would start to show some shape in the 6". In short there would be differences in detail and clarity.
Comparing the two, the Dobsonian 6" would be better for deep space viewing. The larger aperture would let you see more brighter nebulae and see the planets in more detail. Galaxies would appear as dim fuzzy patches in the 5" (F1309EQMS) but would start to show some shape in the 6". In short there would be differences in detail and clarity.
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You say that magnification is focal length/eye piece focal length. But the 6" & 10" both have the same focal length and ship with the same eye pieces yet have different magnification. Why is this ?
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Do get the magnification of the eyepiece, you divide the Focal length of the scope with the eyepiece measurement in mm.
For example, for the 6mm eyepiece, you divide the 1200mm focal length with 6mm, which will give a magnification of 200x.
For the 10mm eyepiece, 1200/6 will give a magnification of 120x.
The smaller the eyepiece in mm, the higher the magnification.
For example, for the 6mm eyepiece, you divide the 1200mm focal length with 6mm, which will give a magnification of 200x.
For the 10mm eyepiece, 1200/6 will give a magnification of 120x.
The smaller the eyepiece in mm, the higher the magnification.
Q:
What are the magnifications of this telescope and how do you work them out???
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The formula to calculate magnification (power) = focal length of the telescope (in mm) / focal length of the eyepiece in mm. You can find this Dob's focal length in the "Specifications" tab.
Q:
Will i need to buy something to mount this telescope (SAXON 6" Dobsonian Telescope
Item# SXN-DOB6). If not then where is it placed when viewing?
Item# SXN-DOB6). If not then where is it placed when viewing?
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The dobsonian telescopes actually have a wooden base and sit directly on the floor.
