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Platforms A well-made Dobsonian telescope is an excellent observing machine. It features unmatched stability and smoothness of motion. Plus, it is eminently compact and transportable. However, the Dobsonian has one major drawback - no motor drive. You have to push it around to follow what you're viewing. This can get to be a hassle. Set a Dobsonian on an Equatorial Platform and experience instant motorized tracking! Wherever you point, you're tracking - smoothly, precisely - without losing stability, ease of operation or portability. A Dobsonian mounted on an EQUATORIAL PLATFORM becomes the ultimate user-friendly telescope. Perfect for High-Power Drawing, Classes, Star-Parties, Group Viewing, Astrophotography and CCD Imaging. |
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These new SpicaEyes Telescopes combine solid All-Aluminum construction with a new GoTo drive system that integrates a Slip Clutch on both axes for full-time manual and motorized slew control. |
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Ford of The San Francisco East Bay recently brought his new 24" f3.25
SlipStream SpicaEyes Telescope to the Golden State Star Party near Mt. Shasta.
The mirror for this telescope was made by Lockwood Custom Optics. We had
3 great nights of excellent transparency. The telescope drew a lot of interest
during the day and a bevy of viewers at night. Here
are Chris's comments about the Telescope, including some images he took
using the Telescope with his new Canon 60Da camera. |
A 30" f3.3 SlipStream Telescope with Kennedy mirror and our new Gray Hammertone finish. Click here to see a PDF article about this amazing telescope in the Sept/Oct. 2010 issue of Astronomy Technology Today. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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You can find objects fast by using the included Argo Navis computer. The telescope will automatically slew, or you can move it by hand. Once you find your target, the telescope will track it for you, keeping it centered in the field of view. The integrated SlipStream clutches allow you to move the scope at any time by hand or with the motorized slew control, with no levers to disengage. These SpicaEyes Aluminum Telescopes are also available with Integrated Aluminum Platforms for superior imaging capability. |
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