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As you run through the checklist of attributes you've heard are important in a good beginner's telescope, you realize that the classic SkyQuest XT6 meets all the criteria - in spades. Astronomy magazine called it "an excellent entry-level telescope for an adult."

It's a telescope that opens up limitless observing possibilities. With its big 150mm diameter parabolic primary mirror the XT6 collects nearly 80% more light than a 4.5" reflector, rendering brighter images and greater detail in deep-sky nebulas and star clusters. And the 1200mm focal length gives the scope ample power to zoom in on subtle planetary and lunar features.

The 45"-long enameled-steel optical tube glides wtih silky smoothness on the cabinet-quality Dobsonian wood base. You just point the scope and view! Orion-engineered CorrecTension springs keep the tube balanced to perfection and allow the whole unit to be carried together by the handle on the base.

The XT6 is outfitted with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser, an EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, and 25mm Sirius Plössl eyepieces. The mirror is center-marked for precise collimation. The SkyQuest XT6...Check it out, today! One-year limited warranty.

Product Specifications:

Use	Astronomy
User level	Level 1
Optical design	Reflector
Optical diameter	150mm
Focal length	1200mm
Focal ratio	8.0
Optics type	Parabolic
Glass material	Soda-lime plate
Eyepieces included	Sirius Plossl 25.0mm (1.25")
Magnification with included eyepieces	48x
Resolving power	0.77arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification	30x
Highest useful magnification	300x
Limiting stellar magnitude	13.5
Optical quality	Diffraction limited
Finder scope	EZ Finder II
Focuser	1.25" Rack-and-pinion
Secondary mirror obstruction	1.36 in.
Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter	23%
Secondary mirror obstruction by area	5%
Mirror coatings/over-coatings	Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
Mount style	Dobsonian
Astro-imaging capability	Simple moon shots
Computerized compatibility	Not compatible
Bearing material	Teflon and UHMW bearings
Tube material	Steel
Tripod material	Wood
Length of optical tube	45.5 in.
Weight, optical tube	13.5 lbs.
Weight, mount/tripod	20.9 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled	34.4 lbs.
Other features	CorrecTension system
Warranty	One year

Included Items:

6" Aperture Optical Tube Assembly
25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece (1.25")
EZ Finder II reflex sight
Collimation cap
Dust cap
Spring coils
Pull loops
Nylon spacers
1/4" washers
Phillips-head screws
Screws with round knob attached
Left panel
Right panel
Front brace
Top base plate
Ground base plate
Base assembly screws
Hex key
Plastic feet
Feet attachment wood screws
Self-adhesive rubber bumper
Large hex-head bolt
3/8" washers
3/8" lock nut
Nylon spacer
T-nut
Handle
Socket-head cap screws
5/16" washers
5/16" nuts
Hex key
Starry Night special edition software