The Sky-Watcher Flextube 8" f/6 Collapsible GoTo Dobsonian Telescope is built for ease of use and convenience, allowing even beginner astronomers to enjoy the wonders of the universe. Unlike traditional rigid-tube Dobsonians, the Flextube disassembles into just two pieces: The optical tube and the base mount. This makes transporting and setting up the telescope fast and easy.
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Key Features
- 8" Dobsonian-Style Reflector
- 1200mm Focal Length, f/6 Focal Ratio
- Space-Saving Collapsible Tube Design
- Motorized GoTo AZ Base Mount
The Sky-Watcher Flextube 8" f/6 Collapsible GoTo Dobsonian Telescope is built for ease of use and convenience, allowing even beginner astronomers to enjoy the wonders of the universe. Unlike traditional rigid-tube Dobsonians, the Flextube disassembles into just two pieces: The optical tube and the base mount. This makes transporting and setting up the telescope fast and easy.
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Sky-Watcher S11800-1 Reviews
got it, haven't used it yet
By Bob
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-05
Got it, haven't had a chance to learn how to use it yet. I put it together and can confirm the mirror and lenses work, but I don't know about the motors or how to mount the lenses properly yet.
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Does the base has an autotracking feature? Does ...
Does the base has an autotracking feature? Does it keep locked on the object?
The base is Motorized; Alt-Azimuth with Go-To SynScan. The Tracking Rates are Lunar, Sidereal, Solar.
Date published: 2021-04-03
When the Skywalker 8in flex dob is standing ...
When the Skywalker 8in flex dob is standing straight up, what height is it?
The dimensions of the OTA retracted is 33", and extended it is 44".
Date published: 2022-01-13
Does this goto telescope include built in wifi ...
Does this goto telescope include built in wifi for phone of tablet operation along with the hand controller?
Yes, the Sky-Watcher Flextube 8" f/6 Collapsible GoTo Dobsonian Telescope has a Wi-Fi module for wireless control though a smartphone app. When used with the SynScan app, this gives you full GoTo capabilities.
Date published: 2023-07-07
For transportation, does the OT separate from the ...
For transportation, does the OT separate from the rocker box? What is the weight breakdown for OT and rocker box?
Sky-Watcher Flextube 8" f/6 Collapsible GoTo Dobsonian Telescope
BH #SK8GTCBK • MFR #S11800 The OTA can be separated from the base.
OTA Weight 24.2 lb / 11 kg (OTA)
Base Weight 33 lb / 15 kg
Date published: 2023-05-29