And this telescope affords the good contrast and clarity qualities required for lunar and planetary observing which actually may show changes over the course of an observing season - or see a transit of a moon passing across the surface of Jupiter! With a comparatively small central obstruction and fewer optical surfaces, the detail seen and brightness can actually surpass more expensive designs such as the 3.5" (90mm) and 5" (125mm) Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope.
The XT6 is particularly attractive to those who can not, or do not wish to manage a larger telescope yet seek a manageable telescope with the light gathering and fields of view potential to recognize many of the most popular deep sky objects (depending on your skies) including a few Galaxies, many Star Clusters, Nebulae, and some Planetary Nebulae. The 48 inch focal length f8 focal ratio of the XT6 (and the larger XT-8) telescopes afford versatility and a range if useful magnifications, while retaining good portability - the XT-6 will fit into almost every car. Furthermore, the accessories included are common sense items to insure a good first night out these are items that would normally be optional for competing telescopes. These telescope benefit from years of study and refinement of those Dobsonian style telescopes already on the market they include advanced design and materials (rolled metal enamel finished tube for example) to keep them lightweight and simple to use. Orion SkyQuest Dobsonian telescopes are designed for beginners who seek the best possible view of the faint Deep Sky objects while on a constrained budget. In his best-selling book Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe, veteran author and astronomer Terrence Dickinson says, "There may not be a perfect telescope for the beginner, but the closest thing to it is the 6-inch Dobsonian-mounted Newtonian reflector." However, since the growing urban sprawl has so light polluted the skies, it has made the 6" (as most telescopes) less effective for deep sky objects in suburban settings. It had the minimum light gathering power needed to recognize deep sky objects and the major planets. The 6" aperture reflector has traditionally been suggested by fellow astronomers as the first serious telescope for the amateur up through the 1970's. This is as easy as it gets, and is a very good value first telescope package - the least costly "first" telescope really worth owning for many! This is the best choice of telescope which we offer for children from about 8 years of age to 14, although the larger Orion 8" XT8 should be considered for serious teens or adults. The XT-6 is a telescope that many children or older adults can manage. It offers a chance to get one into the hobby, and retain their interest for some time.
This is the least expensive reflecting telescope suggested by Company Seven for astronomy.
Notice the 1.25" Rack & Pinion Focuser, Accessory Tray, Trunnion with Handle. Right: Shown is a SkyQuest 6" (15cm) telescope.
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But then due to popular demand for a more fundamental option, it was reintroduced as the Classic XT series in January 2004. This model was discontinued in August 2003 when it was replaced by the new SkyQuestª XT6 Intelliscope. Orion Introduction News Products Pricing Distribution NotesĪccessories Eyepieces/Oculars Filters Mounts Telescopes Company Seven | Orion SkyQuest XT6 - 6"f8 Dobsonian TelescopeĬ-7 Home Page C-7 News Consignment Library Products & Services Product Lines Order Search C7.com
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