Printed instructions are provided (you can also download them here), but while they state assembly takes about thirty minutes, you’ll most likely find that it’s closer to two hours.įor starters, there’s a lot to unpack and assemble – the telescope tube, the components of the base (in a separate box) and the finder – not to mention a lot of tools and screws – and you’ll need to take everything out of their plastic bags before you begin.
Essentially, the dot has a tendency to obscure the very star you’re trying to target.Īgain, like the eyepieces, the finder is merely meant to get you started, and a replacement (such as the highly-rated Telrad) is relatively inexpensive. The reason for this is because the dot (a red beam of light projected onto the finder’s lens) is typically too large and bright to make targeting stars easy. These are inexpensive and can be a little problematic to use. It’s a similar story with the finderscope, as you’ll find the scope comes with the standard “red dot” finder. The eyepieces supplied with a scope are only meant to get you started – they’re more like freebies than anything – so you’ll want to invest in some better quality eyepieces, if you haven’t already. This is a 25mm Kellner, which will produce a magnification of 47x, but it isn’t the best quality (and you’ll need a much higher magnification to properly observe the planets.) Unlike many manufacturers, Orion will only provide you with one eyepiece to get you started. Unfortunately, it’s not quite the same story with the supplied eyepiece and finderscope. Both feel as though they could withstand a knock or two and remain unscathed from the experience. You can therefore rest easy in knowing that the components of both the scope and the base are both sturdy and solid. With nearly fifty years in business, Orion aren’t a flash-in-the-pan company, and the SkyQuest Dobsonians didn’t become a flagship product by being shoddily constructed.
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Instruction sheet, plus the relevant parts and tools for assembly.When it comes to astronomical equipment, it seems reasonable to assume that most people would like to have their new kit arrive safely and intact, rather than have it shipped in a pretty box, and Orion have obviously chosen the former option.īesides the telescope and base, you’ll also find the following inside: Open the boxes and you’ll find another plain brown box in each, and its these two boxes that contain the telescope and accessories. The shipping boxes are sturdy and should do a good job of protecting your scope while in transit. (You may even need to enlist the help of a second person to get the boxes inside, but on the plus side, the dimensions and weight of the packaging should be enough to deter any porch pirates you may have sailing through your neighborhood!) This being the case, it will probably come as no surprise to learn that it’s delivered in two separate boxes one for the scope, and another for the base. When you also consider its weight – almost 12 pounds for the scope and another 19 for the base – it soon becomes apparent you’ve got a pretty hefty tool in your hands. The optical tube measures 44 inches in length, while its base is another 29, and when fully assembled and pointed directly overhead, the entire assembly stands nearly 53 inches tall. The XT6 (and its larger variants) is not a small scope. Bartlett About the Orion XT6 Dobsonian Telescope Packaging & Accessories Easy-to-use scope for budding astronomers.Īll Photos Credit: Richard J.
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