Celestron StarHopper Series

Celestron StarHopper

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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 inch8 inch10 inch12 inch
Optical DesignDobsonianDobsonianDobsonianDobsonian
Aperture152.4 mm203.2 mm254 mm304.8 mm
Focal Length1219 mm1219 mm1270 mm1500 mm
Focal Ratio8654.92
Magnification48.76 x48.76 x39.69 x46.88 x
MountAltazimuthAltazimuthAltazimuthAltazimuth
Weight46 lb54 lb65 lb80 lb
Price$342$462$715$1193