{"product_id":"omegon-advanced-dobson-n-254-1250-telescope","title":"Omegon Advanced Dobson N 254\/1250 Telescope","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOmegon Advanced Dobson N 254\/1250\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful 10-inch Dobsonian for serious visual astronomy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nTreat your eyes to a new view of the Universe. The Omegon Advanced Dobson N 254\/1250 combines a large 254mm aperture with simple, intuitive Dobsonian operation, giving you impressive views of the Moon, planets, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nEven at higher magnifications, the smooth-moving rockerbox makes it easy to position the telescope and follow objects as they move across the night sky.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe advantages at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e254mm aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e – powerful light gathering for deep-sky observing, including faint nebulae and galaxies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1250mm focal length and f\/5 optics\u003c\/strong\u003e – a versatile combination for planetary and deep-sky observing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality parabolic primary mirror\u003c\/strong\u003e for sharp, detailed views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Crayford focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e for smooth focusing and compatibility with 2\" accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDobsonian rockerbox\u003c\/strong\u003e for simple and intuitive manual operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriction balancing system\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to cope with heavier eyepieces and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for both beginners and experienced visual observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Dobson-telescope-Advanced-N-254-1250.jpg?v=1787660922\" alt=\"Omegon Advanced Dobson N 254\/1250 telescope\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e254mm aperture – explore deeper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAperture makes an enormous difference when observing the night sky. With a 254mm primary mirror, this telescope gathers substantially more light than smaller beginner instruments, opening up a much wider range of celestial objects.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Moon reveals intricate crater structures and mountain ranges. Jupiter can show atmospheric bands and its major moons, while Saturn's magnificent ring system becomes a striking sight.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUnder darker skies, the large aperture really comes into its own. Globular clusters, planetary nebulae, emission nebulae and galaxies become rewarding observing targets.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Dobson-telescope-Advanced-N-254-1250_1.jpg?v=1787660922\" alt=\"Omegon Advanced 254\/1250 Dobsonian telescope\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParabolic primary mirror\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nGood optics are at the heart of every telescope. The Omegon Advanced 254\/1250 uses a parabolic primary mirror designed to produce sharp, high-contrast views.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe combination of a 254mm aperture and 1250mm focal length gives the telescope an \u003cstrong\u003ef\/5 focal ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly versatile for visual astronomy.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth Dobsonian movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA Dobsonian mount keeps telescope operation refreshingly straightforward. Rather than dealing with complicated alignment procedures, simply move the telescope in altitude and azimuth until your target is in view.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe large 143mm polyamide altitude bearings and Teflon azimuth pads allow the telescope to move smoothly, making manual tracking much easier when observing at higher magnifications.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Dobson-telescope-Advanced-N-254-1250_4.jpg?v=1787660922\" alt=\"Omegon Dobsonian rockerbox and telescope\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFriction system for heavier accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLarge eyepieces and other accessories can alter the balance of a Dobsonian telescope. Omegon's friction system is designed to compensate for this.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA central adjustment allows the telescope's movement to be balanced to suit the accessories fitted, helping maintain smooth and controlled movement.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Dobson-telescope-Advanced-N-254-1250_3.jpg?v=1787660923\" alt=\"Omegon Advanced Dobsonian telescope detail\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2\" Crayford focuser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe telescope is equipped with a \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch Crayford focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing smooth and precise focusing while allowing the use of larger 2\" astronomical accessories.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis gives you considerable flexibility when expanding your eyepiece collection, particularly if you want to use wide-field 2\" eyepieces for sweeping views of star fields and extended deep-sky objects.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Dobson-telescope-Advanced-N-254-1250_5.jpg?v=1787660922\" alt=\"Omegon Advanced Dobson focuser detail\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded with the telescope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmegon Advanced Dobsonian telescope with 254mm parabolic primary mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDobsonian rockerbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\" Crayford focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25mm eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10mm eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Dobson-telescope-Advanced-N-254-1250_7.jpg?v=1787660922\" alt=\"Omegon Advanced 10 inch Dobsonian telescope\" 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tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoon \u0026amp; planets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNebulae \u0026amp; galaxies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstrophotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly with an appropriate certified solar filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for advanced users\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for observatories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Dobson-telescope-Advanced-N-254-1250_2.jpg?v=1787660923\" alt=\"Omegon Advanced N 254\/1250 telescope\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Dobson-telescope-Advanced-N-254-1250_6.jpg?v=1787660922\" alt=\"Omegon Advanced Dobsonian telescope 254mm\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nNeed help assembling or using your Omegon Advanced Dobsonian? The manufacturer's instruction manual covers the Advanced Dobsonian range, including the 254mm model.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/47638_1_EN_Instruction_Manual_REV_A.pdf?v=1787661091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 20px;background:#111;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e\nView \/ Download Instruction Manual (PDF)\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omegon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55639976313208,"sku":null,"price":899.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Dobson-telescope-Advanced-N-254-1250.jpg?v=1787660922","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/omegon-advanced-dobson-n-254-1250-telescope","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}