{"product_id":"skywatcher-skyliner-250px-flextube-10-inch-dobsonian-telescope","title":"Skywatcher Skyliner-250PX FlexTube 10 inch Dobsonian Telescope 10157","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSky-Watcher Skyliner 250P FlexTube™ Dobsonian Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e254mm (10\") f\/1200 Collapsible Parabolic Dobsonian Telescope with Low-Expansion Borosilicate Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher Skyliner 250P FlexTube™ is a high-performance 10-inch Dobsonian telescope designed to deliver exceptional deep-sky and planetary views while offering a practical, collapsible design for easier transport and storage. Built around a large 254mm parabolic primary mirror, it combines serious light-gathering power with Sky-Watcher’s innovative FlexTube™ truss system for improved usability without sacrificing optical quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for advanced amateur astronomers and experienced observers, it provides impressive aperture performance in a more manageable, space-efficient form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePowerful 254mm Parabolic Optics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the Skyliner 250P is a precision-engineered optical system designed for maximum clarity and light throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey optical features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e254mm (10\") parabolic primary mirror\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1200mm focal length (f\/5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiffraction-limited optical performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-expansion borosilicate glass construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94% reflective RAQ™ aluminium quartz coatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivers extremely bright, high-contrast views of faint deep-sky objects and planetary detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnhanced Light-Gathering Capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a large 10-inch aperture, the 250P offers a significant step up in observational power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56% more light gathering than a 200mm telescope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional performance on galaxies, nebulae, and clusters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong planetary resolution and lunar detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, immersive wide-field viewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true “light bucket” for serious visual astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexTube™ Collapsible Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patented FlexTube™ system improves portability without requiring full disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollapsible truss-tube structure with rigid support poles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo tools or time-consuming assembly required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintains collimation when extended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple height positions including binoviewer setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact storage when retracted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombines large aperture performance with improved practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStable Dobsonian Mount System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for smooth manual tracking and simple operation, the Dobsonian base provides intuitive control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlt-azimuth rocker box mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-friction azimuth and altitude bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth manual “push-to” tracking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable tension control handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated accessory tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast setup with no alignment or electronics required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Precision Optical Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to deliver sharp, contrast-rich images across a wide range of targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecisely figured parabolic primary mirror\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced spherical aberration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-thin 0.5mm secondary support vanes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal diffraction spikes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-reflectivity multi-layer RAQ™ coatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsures consistently sharp and detailed views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThermal Stability \u0026amp; 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