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Apertura AD10 10" Dobsonian
Ten inches of 'wait, I can see the spiral arms.'
around $899
Same simple push-to Dobsonian idea as the AD8, with noticeably more light grasp. Galaxies stop being smudges and start showing structure. It's bigger and heavier — be honest with yourself about your car and your stairs — but for deep-sky obsession per dollar, this is the next rung up.
Where to buy
High Point Scientific
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Why we like it
- 10-inch aperture resolves globular clusters and spiral structure
- Most light per dollar at this size
- Dead simple — no power, no setup fuss
Keep in mind
- Big and heavy — a two-person carry to the car
- Needs a large vehicle and storage space
- Collimation needed now and then
Specs
Optics
| Aperture | 254 mm (10 in) |
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| Focal length | 1250 mm (f/4.9) |
| Optical design | Newtonian reflector |
Mount & tracking
| Mount | Dobsonian (alt-azimuth) |
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Details
| Focuser | 2-inch dual-speed Crayford |
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