Premium Ultra Light GoTo Series
The ultimate 24" GoTo Dobsonian. Massive light-gathering power with the state-of-the-art OnStep GoTo controller for effortless object finding. WiFi, Bluetooth, and smart hand controller built in. All in a portable 77 kg package with folding ALT bearing.
f/3.3: $12,500 USD
Deposit (50% of base system)
Aperture
610mm (24")
Focal Ratio
f/3.3
Mirror
Sandwich
Weight
~77 kg / 170 lbs
The lightweight sandwich mirror design cools dramatically faster than solid mirrors, minimizing thermal gradients and eliminating a major source of image distortion. Unlike fan-based cooling, this passive design achieves rapid and stable thermal equilibrium naturally — without introducing vibration.
One of the primary limitations in large-aperture telescopes is "mirror seeing" — turbulence caused by temperature differences between the mirror and the surrounding air. In changing conditions, a thick solid mirror may never fully reach equilibrium, preventing it from achieving its full optical performance. The sandwich mirror design minimizes this effect, allowing the system to reach optimal performance quickly and consistently, delivering sharper and more stable views without the need for active cooling.
State-of-the-art GoTo system with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. Supports Sky Safari, Stellarium, ASCOM, and INDI drivers. Smart Hand Controller with ~30,000 objects. Advanced 1-9 star alignment, telescope encoders, and sidereal/lunar/solar tracking rates.
96% enhanced reflective coatings on both primary and secondary mirrors with precision-controlled dielectric layers. Maximum light throughput for bright, contrast-rich images on deep-sky targets.
Optimized 18-point flotation system with both sling and 90-degree pivoting lateral supports. Three-point rod-end collimation is completely independent from lateral support, eliminating the potato-chip astigmatism found in simpler designs. Housed in a real mirror box for safe transport.
CNC-machined 6063-T6 aluminum alloy truss tubes, structural steel mirror cell, and aluminum alloy OTA and mount structure. 8 rigid truss tubes and folding ALT bearing for extreme portability. Finished with environmentally friendly black powder coating.
| Optical Design | Reflector |
| Optical Diameter | 609.6mm (24") |
| Focal Length | ~2012mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/3.3 |
| Eyepiece Height at Zenith | 1955mm (~77") |
| Optics Type | Parabolic |
| GoTo Controller | OnStep with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth |
| Optical Quality | Diffraction limited++ (Strehl 0.95+, 1/10 lambda PV secondary) |
| Focuser | 2" dual-speed linear bearing Crayford |
| Secondary Obstruction | 127mm / 20.8% diameter / 4.3% area |
| Mirror Coatings | 96% Enhanced on both primary and secondary |
| Tube Material | 6063-T6 Aluminum Alloy, structural steel mirror cell |
| Optical Tube Length | ~2000mm (79") |
| Weight (Tube) | 61 kg |
| Weight (Assembled) | ~77 kg (~170 lbs) |
| Power Supply | 12-15V 2A, 5.5-2.1mm center positive |
| Dawes Limit | 0.19 arcsec |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.23 arcsec |
| Limiting Magnitude | 16.4 |
| Max Magnification | 1200x |
| Accessories | 8x50 Finder, Shroud, Wheelbarrow, Cushioned Grips (optional) |
| Other Features | Sling lateral support, push-pull brass knob collimation |
WiFi 802.11n with built-in web interface accessible from any browser. Bluetooth 4.2 classic support. Direct wireless support for Sky Safari and Stellarium. iOS and Android Virtual Handpad apps.
INDI drivers for CdC, KStars, and Ekos. ASCOM drivers with IP and Serial support under the LX200 protocol. Smart Hand Controller with ~30,000 objects for standalone operation.
Advanced 1-9 star alignment. Sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking rates. Telescope encoders for extra pointing accuracy. Park/unpark function, spiral search, and Real Time Clock. Slewing rates up to 4 degrees per second.
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No fan needed — our sandwich mirror reaches thermal equilibrium without one.
| Country | Regular (US$) |
|---|---|
| US | 1750 |
| Others | 1750 |
* Shipped via FedEx, the exact cost depends on your specific address.