{"product_id":"stellalyra-16-f-4-5-dobsonian","title":"StellaLyra 16\" f\/4.5 Dobsonian","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dcs-sl16{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;color:#243445;font:inherit;line-height:1.7;text-align:left;overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.dcs-sl16 *{box-sizing:border-box}.dcs-sl16 h2,.dcs-sl16 h3{color:#091725;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left}\n.dcs-sl16 h2{font-size:clamp(25px,3vw,34px);margin:0 0 18px}.dcs-sl16 h3{font-size:23px;margin:0 0 16px}\n.dcs-sl16 p{margin:0 0 16px}.dcs-sl16 figure{margin:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e5e9;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}\n.dcs-sl16 img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:600px;margin:auto;object-fit:contain}\n.dcs-sl16 .sl16-feature,.dcs-sl16 .sl16-intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,280px),1fr));gap:clamp(20px,4vw,40px);align-items:center;margin:0 0 38px}\n.dcs-sl16 .sl16-intro{padding:24px;background:#091725;border-top:4px solid #c89524;border-radius:12px}\n.dcs-sl16 .sl16-intro h2,.dcs-sl16 .sl16-intro p{color:#fff!important}\n.dcs-sl16 .sl16-label{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}\n.dcs-sl16 .sl16-panel{background:#f3f5f7;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;margin:0 0 32px}\n.dcs-sl16 ul{padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 16px}.dcs-sl16 li{margin-bottom:8px}\n.dcs-sl16 table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;table-layout:fixed;margin:16px 0 28px;font-size:15px}\n.dcs-sl16 th,.dcs-sl16 td{padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e8;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;white-space:normal}\n.dcs-sl16 th{background:#f3f5f7;color:#091725}.dcs-sl16 th[scope=row]{width:42%}\n.dcs-sl16 details{border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e8;padding:16px 0}.dcs-sl16 summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#091725}.dcs-sl16 details p{margin:12px 0 0}\n.dcs-sl16 .sl16-note{border-left:3px solid #c89524;padding:14px 18px;background:#fff8e8;margin:28px 0}\n.dcs-sl16 .sl16-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:24px 0}.dcs-sl16 .sl16-links a{padding:12px 18px;border-radius:6px;background:#c89524;color:#091725!important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none!important;min-height:44px}\n.dcs-sl16 .sl16-links a:last-child{background:#f0f3f6}.dcs-sl16 a:focus-visible,.dcs-sl16 summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #2874aa;outline-offset:4px}\n@media(max-width:600px){.dcs-sl16 .sl16-intro,.dcs-sl16 .sl16-panel{padding:18px}.dcs-sl16 th,.dcs-sl16 td{padding:9px 7px;font-size:14px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-sl16\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sl16-label\"\u003eStellaLyra · 16-inch f\/4.5 Truss Dobsonian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA telescope for nights built around observing.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StellaLyra 16-inch brings a 406mm parabolic mirror to a dismantlable carbon-fibre truss structure. It is a substantial aperture upgrade for experienced visual observers who want to explore faint objects and spend longer studying the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it when you can plan the transport, assembly and observing space that a large telescope deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/stellalyra-16-f45-dobsonian.jpg?v=1789723026\" alt=\"Complete StellaLyra 16-inch carbon-fibre truss Dobsonian telescope\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should choose the 16-inch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou already enjoy finding objects, understand mirror alignment and want a telescope around which to plan dedicated observing sessions. Access to a dark site makes the investment in aperture especially worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a considered step into larger equipment. Confirm the handling arrangements, storage route and comfortable eyepiece access before ordering; a truss structure breaks down for transport, but the individual components still need careful handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/stellalyra-16-inch-detail-1.jpg?v=1789758995\" alt=\"Carbon-fibre truss poles and lower mirror box of the StellaLyra 16-inch Dobsonian\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge aperture in a structure that comes apart.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix carbon-fibre poles connect the lower mirror box to the upper secondary cage. The separate components make packing more flexible than a single full-length tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild an assembly routine in daylight before your first observing trip. Allow a clean, level working area, keep the optics covered while practical and check alignment once assembled. Measure your vehicle and storage space rather than assuming every component will fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/stellalyra-16-inch-detail-3.jpg?v=1789759028\" alt=\"View through the StellaLyra 16-inch truss structure towards the primary mirror\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGive faint objects the time they deserve.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA larger mirror gives you more light to work with. Let that encourage slower observing: revisit a galaxy’s shape, compare different magnifications on a cluster and look for subtle changes in a nebula’s brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky darkness and transparency still matter. Shield your eyes from nearby lighting, allow dark adaptation and expect delicate visual detail rather than the colours of a long-exposure photograph. Recording a few observations helps you notice how much the view changes between nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/stellalyra-16-inch-detail-2.jpg?v=1789759011\" alt=\"StellaLyra 16-inch upper cage with right-angle finder and dual-speed focuser\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind the field. Refine the view.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8×50 right-angle correct-image finder supplies an upright aiming view. The 2-inch Crayford focuser provides 10:1 fine adjustment and accepts 1.25-inch eyepieces through the included adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlign the finder before the session, then centre your target at low power. At higher magnifications, focus deliberately and wait for the air to steady. Constant adjustment cannot remove atmospheric shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/stellalyra-16-inch-detail-4.jpg?v=1789759045\" alt=\"StellaLyra 16-inch adjustable altitude bearing and balance scale\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement you control by hand.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable altitude tension and balance let you tune the movement to your eyepiece setup. The base rotates horizontally while the telescope tilts vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is manual observing, with no GoTo or motorised tracking. Practise gentle nudges at low power; close-up views need more frequent corrections. A stable, comfortable stance is particularly valuable when following an object for a long look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/stellalyra-16-inch-detail-5.jpg?v=1789759064\" alt=\"StellaLyra 16-inch rear mirror cell, collimation controls and cooling fan\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrepare the mirror before judging the detail.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear cooling fan helps the primary mirror approach outdoor temperature. A battery holder is included; batteries are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up ahead of your planned high-power work and check collimation after assembly. Collimation is the alignment of the mirrors, and a suitable tool is an essential part of your setup routine. Begin with wider views while the telescope settles, then increase power when conditions support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo supplied eyepieces with different roles.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eEyepiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eStarting point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm 2-inch SuperView\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinding targets and wider views\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9mm 1.25-inch Plössl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller detail in steady conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnifications are rounded from the 1829mm focal length. The gap between these views makes an intermediate eyepiece a useful later consideration. Choose it around your preferred targets rather than buying solely for the highest possible power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded in the package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary mirror box, secondary cage and six carbon-fibre truss poles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDobsonian base, supplied flat-pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8×50 right-angle correct-image finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30mm SuperView and 9mm Plössl eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch to 1.25-inch adapter and 35mm focus extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling fan and battery holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo separate telescope mount is required. Plan for a collimation tool, fan batteries and appropriate observing access. Ask us to check compatibility before choosing additional accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruss Newtonian \/ manual Dobsonian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e406mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal length \/ ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1829mm \/ f\/4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStructure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror box, six carbon-fibre poles and upper cage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocuser\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-inch dual-speed Crayford\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan delivery and handling.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published packed sizes are useful for planning delivery space. They are shipping measurements, not the dimensions or weights of the unpacked components. Contact us to confirm component weights and assembled eyepiece height if either will determine whether this telescope is suitable for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePacked size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary mirror box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 × 64 × 78cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary cage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 × 61 × 31cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 × 93 × 20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore moving to a 16-inch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it a suitable first telescope?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to someone already comfortable with visual astronomy and mirror alignment. Handling and assembly are significant parts of ownership. If you are starting out, discuss your observing plans with us before choosing this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it replace a deep-sky imaging setup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This manual Dobsonian is primarily a visual instrument and does not track the sky for long exposures. Choose a system designed around tracking and camera compatibility if photography is your main aim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it from a light-polluted garden?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright targets remain worthwhile, but aperture does not remove skyglow. Faint-object observing benefits greatly from darker surroundings. Consider whether your normal observing site will make good use of this telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock and delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailability reflects supplier stock and may change. Contact Dark Clear Skies to confirm dispatch timing and discuss delivery arrangements before planning around a particular date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sl16-links\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stellalyra\"\u003eExplore the StellaLyra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:contact@darkclearskies.co.uk?subject=StellaLyra%2016-inch%20Dobsonian\"\u003eDiscuss the 16-inch with DCS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"StellaLyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55665182835064,"sku":"stellalyra_16_f4.5_dob","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/stellalyra-16-f45-dobsonian.jpg?v=1789723026","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/stellalyra-16-f-4-5-dobsonian","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}