Sky-Watcher Dobsonian 16 Inch Synscan Go-To

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  • @starsnstuff842
    @starsnstuff842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've had mine for about 18 months now and have had no problems with it. The two star alignment is easier if you fit a Telrad finder in addition to the optical finder but once set up it tracks well and usually finds objects even within a 10mm eyepiece giving a power of 180X.
    All the equipment is there to do DSLR photography out of the box(apart for the M42 converter ring) and with my Canon 1100D have imaged stars down to about 15th magnitude without serious trailing.Its allowed me to produce some lovely images of a wide range of deep sky objects and doubles like Rigel.
    Admittedly it does make a bit of noise when slewing at full speed but because of its decoder system this is seldom necessary. The mount is virtually silent when tracking.
    A shroud is highly recommended as it affords protection from dew and falling eyepieces,but annoyingly these are quite expensive for some reason.
    Its a lovely scope for the price I only wish there was more clear night in my area.

    • @starsnstuff842
      @starsnstuff842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eclipse369. HI Eclipse,
      I have downloaded images of Venus,Neptune with Triton and deep sky objects on the Stargazers Lounge Forum using DSLR .
      Obviously the images are not as good as ones taken taken with proper astro imagers but if you would like to see whats possible with this scope and a DSLR look at the Deep Sky Imaging section of the forum for the most recent (several pages in by now)username Les.

    • @Mandragara
      @Mandragara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you able to move it around by yourself? I'd like to get one but I'd be putting it in my car :)

    • @starsnstuff842
      @starsnstuff842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mandragara HI There,
      My scope is permenantly set up in a sliding roof observatory,Im afraid the 16" Flextube is far too heavy and cumbersom for regular transportation.
      I think that would go for the 14" as well.The 12" is probably about managable but I would personally recommend you restrict yourself to the 10" in your circumstances.
      It would be far better to go for a smaller aparture than miss observing opertunities because of setup difficulties.
      Good luck.
      Les.

    • @Mandragara
      @Mandragara 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@starsnstuff842 Cheers! So what's the issue with transporting lager scopes? Is it just the weight? Or do they damage themselves under their own weight easily?
      I can easily lift 30-40 kgs above my head so when I see tube weights of like 25 kgs, it doesn't seem so bad, or am I just naive?

    • @vancedburner8052
      @vancedburner8052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mandragara It's the size more than the weight. I have a 10 inch tube dobsonian, (non goto) and while it is easily within my ability to carry the weight of it, it makes it challenging when the points to lift it are near the centre, meaning that you are holding the weight far out in front of you. Try holding a weight equivalent to that out in front of you, you'll find it's much harder than lifting it up close to your body. But also, I don't own this scope, I'm just guessing from my 10" experience

  • @PetraKann
    @PetraKann 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    A 16" mirror will collect about 78% more light than a 12" mirror (presenter said 35%). Relative Light collection is related to the ratio [Di^2/Do^2] where Di and Do are the diameters of the two mirrors being compared.

    • @grohuskochris
      @grohuskochris 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙌🤓

    • @grohuskochris
      @grohuskochris 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what if we wanna try to find intelligent civilizations with it, do we then use the Drake equation: N = R*fpneflfifcL? 🤓🙌😂😁

    • @projectnemesi5950
      @projectnemesi5950 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The additional light lets you cut down on exposure times in astrophotography. What is more important for pure observing is the aperture size and magnification of your overall system. A larger aperture size will create a smaller PSF (for the ideal lens/mirror its an airy disk PSF). Higher magnification zooms in on those PSF. Your eye can not really take long exposure to gather more light, so you want to maximize what your eye can do in this instance, and its increase magnification and lower PSF size (increase resolution).

    • @ilyablayvas9362
      @ilyablayvas9362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      was going to write exactly this thing. it's 16^2/12^2 = 16/9

    • @PetraKann
      @PetraKann 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ilyablayvas9362 that was 2 years ago

  • @buck_maize111
    @buck_maize111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    My god that is a beautiful thing!
    Very clearly spoken presenter. You've earned my subscription

  • @fnersch3367
    @fnersch3367 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great demo. Thanks for sharing your little stairstep unit. At our starparties (Griffith Observatory) we can get 10,000 to 25,000 people for just one evening viewing; this device would be invaluable. Love all your videos.

  • @blakenorman4822
    @blakenorman4822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ive been setting this up and taking it down on my own couple times a month now for almost a year, It definitely monster, walking around with that tube puts a lot of stress on my elbow joints, i can feel it pretty good on my weak arm

  • @Swedeonamotorcycle
    @Swedeonamotorcycle 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is a great scope had mine for a while but have only been able to use it once so far due to clouds, wind and fullmoon... I made handles like on a wheelbarrel and that makes it easy to roll in and out from the garage or even to my neighbour if i want to.. Exellent scope.

    • @Swedeonamotorcycle
      @Swedeonamotorcycle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually sold it last year.. I did'nt use it enough.. I had No problems with it at..

  • @SABUTAY71
    @SABUTAY71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, I bought this telescope. Would you make a detailed video of how it is set up. From start to finish.

  • @winterstellar
    @winterstellar 12 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I can see my telescope in the room there. I love Sky Watchers, they're cheap but good quality:)

  • @grzesznypl
    @grzesznypl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HUGE mistake at around 4:13 ...16" mirror will collect 77.7% more light then 12" mirror not 35% as it is mentioned in the video. This is misleading, serious advertising error that may discourage potential buyer to make a purchase if buyer will not cross reference that info with other source. The mistake of that magnitude should have been mentioned in the description of the video.

  • @paulestherhaworth2699
    @paulestherhaworth2699 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you're in the UK, try First Light Optics or Rother Valley Optics - either of these should be able to get it. The UK importer is Optical Vision Limited.

  • @keeplookingup911
    @keeplookingup911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    16" dobsonian goto telescope is a dream. 🤓

    • @td6935
      @td6935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have it hahah its freaking amazing

    • @VidadelCosmos
      @VidadelCosmos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@td6935 do You recommend it?

    • @td6935
      @td6935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VidadelCosmos Well if you have the money ofcourse but there is alsova 14 inch if you want to save a bit 😅

    • @avt_astro206
      @avt_astro206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Skywtacher 20 inch Stargate Dob is indeed a Dream Model !!

    • @CrazyAsian1
      @CrazyAsian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@avt_astro206 but it wouldn't be as portable

  • @OldCurmudgeon3DP
    @OldCurmudgeon3DP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw at least 1 of the smaller mirror scopes mounted on an EQ. I know some types have issues w/ the mirror support and can't be converted to EQ. Guessing this brand isn't hampered by that?

    • @Fractalite
      @Fractalite 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It uses a conical centre supported mirror so should be ok in an EQ but would need a better truss.

  • @khmphotoart3491
    @khmphotoart3491 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good evening
    I intend to buy a Dobson 16" synscan goto in Europe.
    So I have these questions.
    1) How tall is the collapsed system in total?
    2) Is the position of the focuser in the upper ring modifiable, ie to position it on the opposite side?
    3) Does the power and precision of the motors on the two axes allow me to do high resolution planetary photography with good precision (tracking) and reliability?
    Thanks a lot for the answer
    Karl-Heinz Macek
    Venice (Italy)

  • @xris64
    @xris64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello there. I have a question. Not about the 16 dob( there is nothing left unanswered from this great review) but for that truss tube behind it on the eq mount. I have the 10 inch truss tube dob from skywatcher. I was wondering if i can mount it like the one you have there on an eq mount? Would it balance on declination? What aperture is the one i see in the video?if it doesn't balance could i lower the truss tubes to the middle position and extend the camera 10cm from the focuser? Please help me because i can't buy an eq mount and a second scope for astrophotography at the same time. Would the neq 6 skywatcher manage it?

  • @gunnarjensen5910
    @gunnarjensen5910 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And you can adjust the length of the focal lenth to acquire prime focus photography or observational focus, without using various types of adapter tubes ?

    • @jeffsaffron5647
      @jeffsaffron5647 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, focal length is determined by the curvature of the primary mirror. If you don't extend tube all the way some of the light will miss the secondary mirror.

  • @claireaaa1
    @claireaaa1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely scope! I am quite new to this but are there more constellations, stars and nebulae in the southern hemisphere? Are there any images taken with this scope to be seen here on the net?
    Will the mirror surface degrade with time?

    • @fnersch3367
      @fnersch3367 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Taken care of, this telescope will last for many years. Cover the optical surfaces at all times when not in use.

    • @merrilllangs
      @merrilllangs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Idk. Idk. Yes.

  • @alfa0mega74
    @alfa0mega74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am not an astrophotographer and dont wanna be, I just wanna point out and see the galaxies live with my own eyes. Is this the one for me? price is irrelevent, I just want to see them with my own eyes
    please answer

  • @rakeshmehra3657
    @rakeshmehra3657 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you use celestron starsense align skywatcher version on this

  • @TANGOCHARLIE7377
    @TANGOCHARLIE7377 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your videos on various models and about astronomy in general. They have been very informative and helpful. Tom Brooksville, FL

  • @gunnarjensen5910
    @gunnarjensen5910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you see any colors with this size watching with the eyes only, not camera ??

    • @detectiveamevirus8
      @detectiveamevirus8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mmmm if no light pollution or extreme no light pollution yup maybe small detail colour see

  • @fernando7948
    @fernando7948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much ia the skywatcher 16' teleskop now.

  • @Min_3256
    @Min_3256 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey. Can you tell me what is the difference between goto AZ and goto collapsible telescope for your this model. And which is best?

  • @gbm4169
    @gbm4169 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought one of these with non go to mount and can’t wait for it to be delivered. Would really love some advice on good bino viewer to go with it. Thanks 🙏🏻

    • @RideAcrossTheRiver
      @RideAcrossTheRiver ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you in Europe?

    • @LukasGorni
      @LukasGorni 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where did you buy it without a go to mount???

  • @fernando7948
    @fernando7948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Id you may know how much the price bro per unit ?

  • @brilloestelar1
    @brilloestelar1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Sir.
    I would like to update the motor controller of my DOB Goto 14" SynScan.
    My dobson telescope has a built-in Wi-Fi module, therefore the proper loader is:
    Windows program: Motor Controller Firmware Loader - WiFi, Version 1.79
    But, I don't know what is the proper firmware for updating the motor controllers. There are several files on the Motor controllers page, but any of them talk about my DOB Goto 14" SynScan.
    Please, could you tell me what is the proper firmware?
    Thanks in advance

  • @gunnarjensen5910
    @gunnarjensen5910 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How good does it perform at tracking ? Is it possible to take decent pictures or videos with this telescope ??

  • @TANGOCHARLIE7377
    @TANGOCHARLIE7377 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What would be the eyepiece height of the same model but 10 " size instead?

    • @GerardsCorner
      @GerardsCorner 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      4ft or 1.2m high pointing straight up. I sit down on a chair to look through mine most of the time.
      The optical tube assy on it's own weighs 15Kg which is heavy enough for most people, including me. The stand is considerably lighter. Both fit easily into a small car too. Please note the 8"-12" models only have course focusing, not fine as well. I get great sharp images from my 10" scope, even with modest eyepieces. Just make sure you collimate it properly to start with and then you only need to re-collimate each setup by tweaking the extension arms when you open it up as these are what go out of alignment between viewings, not the mirrors! It saves you a lot of time on each set up. I apologize if I have over answered you. Cheers.

  • @playerazzipetruchio3727
    @playerazzipetruchio3727 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good quality scope. The base can be disassembled to make it easier to transport. The finder scope is straight through, and is inconvenient. The focuser, as he said is smooth, but it takes some adjusting. Use the extender tube. Sorry to see that both eyepieces are 1.25", it would have been nice to get a 2.0" This is a BIG scope, do NOT move it by yourself. You will likely need a ladder to work with it. And don't forget that open truss. You will need to add some poles or rods and place a cloth to absorb stray light.

  • @davidhart9106
    @davidhart9106 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where can I find this telescope for sale?
    I've looked all over, and don't find this same scope available anywhere.

    • @paulestherhaworth2699
      @paulestherhaworth2699 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      See my post above - meant to reply to you, not post a new thread!

    • @davidhart9106
      @davidhart9106 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Paul & Esther Haworth Thanks, but not in the UK.
      Found it on Amazon... thanks ; )
      Decided to go with the Orion XX16g anyway.

    • @paulestherhaworth2699
      @paulestherhaworth2699 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very interested to know how you get on with that; I'm weighing up between those two scopes at the moment.

  • @gunnarjensen5910
    @gunnarjensen5910 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can a really big aperture on an Alt-AZ compete with a quality Eq with low aperture ? Imaging deep sky and some short exposures of the planets, stacked. Combined with video'recordings..I have been told that the only way to photograph the distant planets is by using video and selecting the very few frames of clear images ? Then the only question remains how big should a deep sky OTA have to be to get good pictures of the most popular nebulaes, clusters and maybe double stars. A big bright Dobsonian might be the only way to look at the night sky with the naked eyes and Only seeing colors above 12 inch aperture ?? Should I get a 9.25, 11 or 14 inch SCT for photographing ? Or 16 to 20 inch for visualization ?? I was hoping maybe a 9.25 or an 11 inch SCT would be enough for any type of CCD or DSLR photographing ???

  • @gunnarjensen5910
    @gunnarjensen5910 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    With timelapses and computer-stacking would it be possible to take decent pictures of faint objects with this Dob ???

  • @gowdsake7103
    @gowdsake7103 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thats one f ing BIG scope

  • @andrewmarek8715
    @andrewmarek8715 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A 16 telescope look very impressive haw much does it cost.Thanks

  • @Exalerion
    @Exalerion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would it (or Syncscan Go-To in general) be able to track the ISS passing over?

    • @starsnstuff842
      @starsnstuff842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No.

    • @johnzxr
      @johnzxr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, the tracking compensates for the Earths rotation, not following low-earth orbit objects

  • @kindasport
    @kindasport ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, what a tube :) I actually never managed the SkyWatcher Go-to work well or simply do alignment.

  • @astrosheepy3906
    @astrosheepy3906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is it possible to do deepsky astrophotography with this scope or do you need an EQ mount for that?

    • @FisTheDucc
      @FisTheDucc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sure its possible: th-cam.com/video/ddnKuKy8qCA/w-d-xo.html
      i will try it in 1 month for myself:D

    • @donaldkasper8346
      @donaldkasper8346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only competent way to track is with an EQ mount.

  • @Skokauckas762x54R
    @Skokauckas762x54R 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Now THAT is a YARD CANNON! My lord...makes my LX90 look like a toy...lol

    • @Atlas-Geo-Tours
      @Atlas-Geo-Tours 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Skokauckas 0

    • @JasperJanssen
      @JasperJanssen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your LX90 might make a decent finderscope.

    • @starsnstuff842
      @starsnstuff842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JasperJanssen That's a bit cruel. ;)

  • @octapc
    @octapc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If size matters where is your 20"?

  • @Kulumuli
    @Kulumuli 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Obviousli, it's best to have a shed for this. But I Wonder if you need to think of other Things in a Northern Place. I live in Norway, and you can get from summer to Winter about 50 degrees celsius variation, and 30 below freezing in the Winter, when conditions are best for observations here. Can this Equipment stand the Cold if left at a cabin on a mountain in a shed when temperatures hit 30 below freezing?

    • @dankahraman354
      @dankahraman354 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Canada: -40C in the winter in most places to +35C in the summer. That's a 75C swing.

  • @gunnarjensen5910
    @gunnarjensen5910 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I pulled the primary mirror from my 12 inch do and tried to clean it. No luck. Seems mat or oxidised. Can I use a metal polish to make it shine again or do I have to get it to an expert to re-coat it ??

    • @grzesznypl
      @grzesznypl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Metal polish will completely destroy mirror, that's not how you make it shiny. Likely your mirror is old. Mirror must be recoated every 10-12 years more or less, if not you running into possibility of damaging surface. Telescopes cost a lot of money and you really need to learn more about your hardware. Good luck!

  • @williams6334
    @williams6334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had my 8" GSO dob for about 11 years and have decided to upgrade recently, and something with a GOTO. I was really toying around with the idea of an SCT but in reality my heart remains with the dob and aperture. I'm not really gunning for astrophotography or anything like that and I'm a fiend for 2" eyepieces...plus I'm more a visual observer.
    You're making me consider a 16" over a 12"....you bastard :P

    • @T.K.9
      @T.K.9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I originally wanted a 10" skywatcher skyliner. Then I found a nice 12" StellaLyra Dob. AND THEN the beastly 16"... How I wish I had extra cash. I will have to settle with the 12" 😅

    • @williams6334
      @williams6334 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@T.K.9 😄❤

  • @gunnarjensen5910
    @gunnarjensen5910 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if there exist rotating image sensors compatible with this type of telescope like you can get on the bigger PlaneWave telescopes..??? Eliminating the need for an Eq. mount ??

    • @Fractalite
      @Fractalite 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes check the Falcon Rotator .

  • @ChristianSegonne
    @ChristianSegonne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    pity that it is not in french, car this telescope dobson attracts me a lot :-)

  • @mircogiomi5981
    @mircogiomi5981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! I have the same telescope (but the 12" version) and I've always had this doubt: have I to remove the white foam (about 5 mm tick) between the fix round base and the mobile round base? I have the feeling that it makes the telescope rotate badly but I have not found written anywhere that needs to be removed. Many thanks in advance!

    • @LJKMagic
      @LJKMagic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no i dont think you do movement starting from the 10" it starts to get stiff so i dont think it will change much if you remove it

    • @mircogiomi5981
      @mircogiomi5981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LJKMagic Thank you. The Italian distributor just answered me. The white foam is a sort of dust cover therefore it should not be removed.

  • @palosnes3147
    @palosnes3147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Missread synscan as sky can. It makes kinda sence since it is basically just a big can you point at the sky

  •  8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this telescope mirroring the view?

  • @carper1325
    @carper1325 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi there sorry i dont know yer name this is colin i sold my 16 inch meade a few years back not enough time . but now have some more time on my hands. just a few questions what is the base like on this has it go legs . well feet . is it best located on cement . can i take it that u have to collimate every time out . and is a collimator a must . some say the cheshire is better than a laser ,any thoughts on that. i would be using for planetary imaging and general observing which webcam??col ,.

  • @dylanslater83
    @dylanslater83 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much difference does it make to how you can view planets and stars compared to something more standard like an ED80 ? Will things appear bigger or is it more about light and clarity?

    • @T.K.9
      @T.K.9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Much higher practical zoom.
      And from a 12" to 16", the difference DSO's looks even brighter.
      Its the ultimate Light Bucket.

  • @kdanagger6894
    @kdanagger6894 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The three parallel tube design is cool for collapse-ability, but the lack of rigidity is a *huge* drawback. You need to keep the upper cage as light as possible, and keep all component weights up there as light as possible. Not easy to do since most everyone will he using heavy ultra-wide field eyepieces. When moving the telescope through it's altitude range the flex in the upper end causes significant shifts in pointing accuracy - and more importantly - major shifts in collimation. A three tube parallel truss design demands very beefy tubes. The tubes used in this scope are simply *not* up to the task.

    • @mrdoofa9357
      @mrdoofa9357 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      K Danagger Have you actually used one? I have and found the system very rigid and troublefree in use.

    • @Jayrage
      @Jayrage 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrdoofa9357 Seems to be pretty specific issues if they have not used one.

    • @mrdoofa9357
      @mrdoofa9357 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jayrage I’ve owned both the 12” and 16” versions and had no issues with either of them.

  • @billhaleyrock2471
    @billhaleyrock2471 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    da geht der himmel auf.ein tolles teleskop zu einen guten preis

  • @MultiFilder
    @MultiFilder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to buy the control of a sky watcher flextube 400P, I have it spoiled

  • @148bus
    @148bus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about the price???

    • @detectiveamevirus8
      @detectiveamevirus8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Around 1,3k dollar or 1,5 dollar

    • @mrdoofa9357
      @mrdoofa9357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      About £2,300 which is incredible value for a 16” go to system.

    • @HollomanUFOLanding
      @HollomanUFOLanding 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@detectiveamevirus8 You're about $2000 out

    • @detectiveamevirus8
      @detectiveamevirus8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HollomanUFOLanding bruh

  • @gunnarjensen5910
    @gunnarjensen5910 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I am really into astronomy, should I sacrifice aperture for eq-goto-tracking and smaller aperture for taking long exposures ?

    • @stargazer2042
      @stargazer2042 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go-to does not rotate the tube with the slew. For shorter exposures that is not an issue.

  • @craven1749
    @craven1749 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a black diamond 200/1000 and i cant seem to see Saturn or mars Venus through it is that sound normal?? what telescope would you have to get so that you can see mars Saturn Venus etc clearly or as clearly as possible , or can you get a eye piece for the black diamond that works for those planets?

    • @Hasarengazfix
      @Hasarengazfix 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I can see them in my 130/650, so maybe your finderscope is not aligned, or your telescope is not well collimated. In a 200/1000, you should see details on saturn rings easily. Venus is not a big deal, it doesnt show much detail, just a brown yellow ball

    • @stargazer2042
      @stargazer2042 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any scope, even a 60mm, will show them.

  • @alfgit8784
    @alfgit8784 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. *Skyliner* 400P? Oops! I was hoping to see the rocker box being collapsed. Oh well. I notice there doesn't appear to be a centre spot on the primary. I would have thought that was essential because these collapsing telescopes need to be collimated every time you set them up. Also, how does a 16" mirror only provide 35% more light gathering power than a 12" mirror? Not taking into account secondary obstruction because I don't have the data to do so, a 16" mirror is 77.77% larger in area than a 12", so the extra light gathering power should be of approximately the same order. I have dual-encoders on another one of my mounts and it really is a fantastic feature, but while this does seem like a very nice scope, I think if I would have to use a step anyway I would probably get a 20" and make it really worthwhile.

    • @mrdoofa9357
      @mrdoofa9357 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It does have a centre mark to aid collimation although despite the flextube name and how it works they hold collimation surprisingly well and the whole thing is very rigid in use. The presenter here made an error with the light gathering power, a 16” will collect 78% more light than a 12”.

  • @donaldkasper8346
    @donaldkasper8346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You put a digital camera in the eyepiece.

  • @arcticssr
    @arcticssr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to capture ISS and Planets with this beast

    • @titidiz6343
      @titidiz6343 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No way you can capture the ISS, it's far too quick.telescopes can only move at the speed of celestial bodies like planets or stars for tracking,which is very slow.trying it manually is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack

  • @VitalityMassage
    @VitalityMassage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've saved enough (for next years taxes) to buy one of these... they're only $3655. Do you think I should go for it and just say "fuck uncle Sam"? I've even got enough for $1000 worth of accessories as well!

    • @CORZER0
      @CORZER0 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why not? Uncle Sam doesn't give a fuck about you!

    • @piggypiggypig1746
      @piggypiggypig1746 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, I'm in the same position. Ready to hand over the £££ to the inland Revenue....or ? xD

  • @ogdemigod
    @ogdemigod 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i live on the 3rd floor.. *CRY*

  • @marvellousmarv
    @marvellousmarv 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I please have one of them 8'' dobsonians? I'm struggling to buy one and there's a few of them just chilling probably collecting dust...

  • @mainmchoonjoismeayaahoon8922
    @mainmchoonjoismeayaahoon8922 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pls sell in India also

  • @abigailsockeye1586
    @abigailsockeye1586 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Figures the black one would be the 16 incher.

  • @RideAcrossTheRiver
    @RideAcrossTheRiver ปีที่แล้ว

    Ten years on ... the manual version is kept off the North American market.

    • @LukasGorni
      @LukasGorni ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't find the manual version in Canada either

  • @Mezase
    @Mezase 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Skywatcher's Big Black Celescope

  • @jandemian8415
    @jandemian8415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    its my dream as well i have 200x1000 skywatcher

  • @gunnarjensen5910
    @gunnarjensen5910 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anyone can take 10 to 20 second exposures with ordinary camera-tripods without tracking, with minimum star-trails ..

  • @ابراهيمالعنزي-ط1و
    @ابراهيمالعنزي-ط1و 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    With these a large telescope you can see an aliens dancing in crazy party ... Any way .. how much is these monster i wanna buy it ..

  • @chill_factorclips
    @chill_factorclips ปีที่แล้ว

    Can i have a free one please

  • @patrickzhao9072
    @patrickzhao9072 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy huge

  • @Karl-P
    @Karl-P ปีที่แล้ว

    $4k in early 2023

  • @mitchrockwell5114
    @mitchrockwell5114 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Narcissism is a very common problem nowadays...

  • @grohuskochris
    @grohuskochris 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video needs pauses with graphics to headline each point of the content in segments. this is too much gobblety gook garbled info. im a published amateur astronomer.

    • @FatterTony
      @FatterTony 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why don't you make a better video then...
      Ungrateful AF
      Who cares if you're published? It doesn't justify your righteous critique.

  • @wannahockaloogiewannahocka1040
    @wannahockaloogiewannahocka1040 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheap flexi crap , used one at a star party , it really was terrible. The goto has no power in the gearing at all, dew is a big problem, felt like I would break it at any second. Oh and it is very noisy indeed .

    • @mrdoofa9357
      @mrdoofa9357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wannahockaloogie wannahockaloogie You are talking out of your bum hole!!! I’ve had both the 12” and 16” versions of this scope and had absolutely no problems with either. They are very quiet too, especially compared with an LX200 which really are noisy.

  • @rolandgallone6513
    @rolandgallone6513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not the best by far!! Save your money!

  • @joeforth630
    @joeforth630 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boring. That guy really likes to hear himself talk.

    • @meruldhiman1565
      @meruldhiman1565 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      U are idiot if u call it boring

    • @mrdoofa9357
      @mrdoofa9357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don’t watch it then.