Do you like the mighty performance of Dobson scopes, ease of use and also the space saving and ease of transport? If so, then we recommend the SkyWatcher Flex 400/1800 Dobson binoculars, which are extremely space-saving - both in transport and storage - thanks to their unique folding design. Of particular note is that it can be folded down to its transport size without disassembly - the length of the tube ready for use is 168.5 centimetres (the length of the tube when folded is just over a metre longer at just 107 centimetres!)
Impressive optics with ease of use
Dobson scopes are characterized by simple construction, ease of use and powerful performance. The SkyWatcher Flex 400/1800 Dobson telescope's observatory-sized 40-centimeter diameter optics gather 80% more light than its 30-centimeter diameter counterpart. This, of course, is reflected in the "list"of objects that can be seen in the telescope. The star clusters can be broken down into small stars, and the spiral arms of quite a few galaxies are easily recognisable. Many interstellar clouds of gas and dust almost look as they do in photographs.
The SkyWatcher Flex 400/1800 Dobson telescope features an extremely precisely machined main body of premium quality, with minimum diffraction limits, and is made of low thermal expansion Pyrex material. In addition, it is supported at nine points by the manufacturer to ensure greater stability for the optical element that is the "heart" of the telescope. The telescope can reveal objects fainter than 16 magnitude under a sufficiently dark sky.
It's also excellent for observing the Moon and the planets - on a still or clear night it shows fantastic detail of the surface of our celestial companion, while in Saturn's ring system it can even reveal the Encke's Rift. It is also a precise, high-quality instrument for studying close binary stars.
Precise mechanics, rich features
The SkyWatcher Flex 400/1800 Dobson--'s Teflon pads provide precise glide bearing, and the adjustable brake system keeps the scope balanced at all times. Of course, the premium scope comes with a precision 2" Crayford eyepiece. The 2" mount allows for a vast field of view - the mount also comes with a 1.25" adapter, so you can use eyepieces of this diameter with the scope. The binoculars come richly equipped: with the standard 25 and 10 mm eyepieces, you can achieve 72x and 180x magnification, with the 9x50 viewfinder also standard.