Celestron StarHopper Series
Product Details
The StarHopper from Celestron is a Dobsonian telescope availabe with 6, 8, 10 or 12 inch apertures. It is mounted on an Altazimuth mount with the eyepiece exiting the main tube to one side to aid in viewing the night sky.
All StarHoppers use BK-7 quality glass which is used in most refractor telescopes. Smooth motion of the telescope is enhanced by using a roller track bearing.
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- High Quality Dobsonian Reflector
- Built-in Fan (10 and 12 inch models only)
- Variable tension clutch system
- Accessory tray
- BK7 Primary Mirror
| 6 inch | 8 inch | 10 inch | 12 inch | |
| Optical Design | Dobsonian | Dobsonian | Dobsonian | Dobsonian |
| Aperture | 152.4 mm | 203.2 mm | 254 mm | 304.8 mm |
| Focal Length | 1219 mm | 1219 mm | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
| Focal Ratio | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4.92 |
| Magnification | 48.76 x | 48.76 x | 39.69 x | 46.88 x |
| Mount | Altazimuth | Altazimuth | Altazimuth | Altazimuth |
| Weight | 46 lb | 54 lb | 65 lb | 80 lb |
| Price | $342 | $462 | $715 | $1193 |
- Astromart review the 12 inch model
- 8 inch version gets reviewed at Excelsis