Celestron Starhopper 6-Inch Dobsonian

Catalog description

Celestron Starhopper 6-Inch Dobsonian, part number CELE051, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $251.00, up from a low of $249.00.

Star performer!

Dobsonian telescopes are recognized within the amateur astronomy community as offering an excellent value for the aperture size and Celestron's StarHopper 6-inch model is one of the best.

The Dobsonian configuration is a Newtonian optical tube equipped with an altazimuth mount. The heart of the optical system is a large primary mirror at the tube bottom that collects light from stars and planets and concentrates it onto a small secondary mirror. This in turn reflects the light out the side of the tube and into an eyepiece for the observer to study. It's a simple optical design of proven ability.

What distinguishes a Celestron Dobsonian from other Newtonians is really its mount. The StarHopper's is a straightforward altazimuth system featuring a roller-track bearing on the azimuth surface. This offers dozens of support points to provide a smooth swiveling motion. There's also a variable-tension clutch system for good balance and control in both altitude and azimuth. And all of this makes Celestron's Dobsonians easy to observe - the user navigates through the night sky by simply moving the tube up or down left or right and all by hand. It's the same type of mount used by thousands of sidewalk astronomers.

The 6-inch StarHopper also uses optical-quality BK-7 glass and a finely crafted rear cell to ensure stability of its primary mirror.

The 6-inch StarHopper Dobsonian: It's power and precision without a premium price! High-performance features6-inch primary mirror;48-inch focal length;BK7 optical-quality glass;Includes 25mm Plossl eyepiece;Roller-track bearing provides smooth swivel motion;Variable-tension clutch system for balance and smooth alt-azimuth control;6x30 finderscope. Improve the versatility of your telescope with the Celestron eyepiece and filter kit.

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