- 150mm aperture for bright, bold views
- Fast f/5 optics for increased light gathering power
- 750mm focal length perfect for viewing the Moon, planets, galaxies, and nebulae
- Built in Wi-Fi and full GoTo performance via the SynScan Pro app
- Patented Freedom Find™ technology uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment
- Collapsible optical tube for easy storage and transportation
- Proprietary Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coatings for 94% reflectivity
- Virtuoso GTi mount accepts V-style dovetail
- Tracking rates: solar, lunar, sidereal, and alignment-free solar tracking
- Alignment modes: One-Star, Brightest Star, North-Level Alignment, Three-Star
- Powered by 8 AA batteries or external 12V power supply (not included)
- Free SynScan Pro app features a database containing over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs
- Includes Virtuoso GTi base and mount assembly, optical tube assembly, red dot finder, 25mm and 10mm Super eyepieces
Description
Sky-Watcher’s all new Virtuoso GTi collapsible tabletop Dobsonian is the ultimate combination of convenience, flexibility, and light-gathering power – now with Wi-Fi! Ideally suited for both the beginner astronomy enthusiast looking for a first telescope and as a casual backyard/travel alternative for the experienced observer, this small scope boasts big views and is the perfect camping companion for your dark sky getaways.
Available in either 130 or 150mm apertures, the Virtuoso GTi has undergone a major transformation from the original Sky-Watcher Virtuoso mount in all the ways that matter: Larger aperture, faster focal ratio, a collapsible OTA, and built-in Wi-Fi for full GoTo telescope control via a smartphone and Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan app for iOS and Android. While the original Virtuoso from Sky-Watcher was more focused on planetary, solar, and lunar viewing with its long focal length and included solar filter, the all-new Virtuoso GTi borrows its collapsible optical tube design from the popular line of Flextube and Heritage Sky-Watcher Dobsonians for a versatile package that does it all.
Virtuoso GTi features Sky-Watcher’s Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coatings on all optical surfaces for bright, bold views and comes complete with everything you need to start exploring the night sky mere minutes out of the box including a red dot finder and two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm). With the free SynScan Pro app – available for iOS and Android — the user has access to a database that contains over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs. Align on the stars using one of four alignment methods to put Virtuoso’s internal GPS to work and track objects like the Sun, Moon, and stars at precise rates. Patented Freedom Find™ technology uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment.
Specifications
| Optical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian |
| Mirror Coating | Protected Aluminum |
| Reflectivity | 94% |
| Mirror Type (Monolithic/Conical/Fused conical) | Monolithic |
| Glass Type | Borosilicate |
| Primary Aperture (mm) | 150 |
| F/Ratio | 5 |
| Focal Length (mm) | 750mm |
| Secondary Diameter (minor axis) | 48mm |
| Secondary Obstruction by Diameter | 32% |
| Secondary Obstruction by Area | 10% |
| Primary cell supports (how many support points) | Edge Support |
| Optical Quality | Diffraction limited (1/4 wave) |
| Collimatable Cell | Secondary & Primary |
| Mechanical Specifications | |
| Focuser Type | Helical |
| Focuser Size | 1.25″ |
| Focuser: Dual or Single Speed | Single |
| Compression Ring | No |
| Optical Tube length (exten/retract) | 27″/16″ |
| Optical Tube weight | 8 pounds |
| Assembled base weight | 10.9 pounds |
| Total Weight | 19.15 pounds |
| Type of bearing used (telfon/roller) | Roller |
| Hardware included with base | Yes |
| Collapsible Tube | Yes |
| Tripod Mount | 3/8 thread block |
| Electronic Specifications (GoTo only models) | |
| Required Power | 12v/AAs (8x) |
| Power port diameter | 2.1mm |
| Freedom Find | Yes |
| Clutch Type | Hand Clutch |
| Can clutches be adjusted | Yes |
| Built-in WiFi | Yes |
| Hand Controller | Optional |
| Database | Complete Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, user defined objects. Total 10,000+ objects |
| Accessories | |
| Eyepieces | 25mm and 10mm SUPER eyepiece (1.25″) |
| Collimation eyepiece | Yes |
| Included finder | Red Dot |
| Mounting Hardware | Dobsonian |
| Additional Accessories | None |
| Manual | Yes |
| Case | No |
| Shipping Weight | 21 pounds |
| Shipping Dimensions (Box 1 / Box) | 25″x17″x17″ |
| Observational Info | |
| Dawes Limit | 0.77 |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.93 |
| Limiting Magnitude | 13.36 |
| Minimum Magnification | 21x |
| Maximum Magnification | 295x |
| Magnification with included eyepieces | 30x (25mm)/75x (10mm) |
| Light Gather (compared to next size down) | 44% (Compared to Heritage 130mm telescope) |
| Intended use | Visual |
Prompt shipping and expert packing
Our long-standing partnership with UPS FedEx DHL and other international carriers gives us the ability to provide a range of shipping services. Our warehouse staff are trained to package your goods exactly as per the specifications we offer. Prior to shipping the goods are carefully inspected and secured. We ship to hundreds of thousands of customers every day across different countries. This is a testament to our dedication to being the largest online retailer globally. The distribution centers and warehouses distribution are situated in Europe and the USA.
Orders that include more than one item are given processing time according to each item.
We will inspect each and every one of the items before sending. The majority of orders are shipped within 48 hrs. It is expected that delivery will take between three and seven days.
Returns
We do not manage the stock at our factory and warehouse. The actual inventory may fluctuate at any time. Be aware that it is possible that your order will become unavailable even after you have placed the order.
Our policy runs for a period of 30 days. If you have passed 30 days without a trace since the purchase however, we're unable to give you a return or exchange.
The item must not be in use and must be in the original packaging. It must also be returned in its original packaging.
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