Anyone with a Skywatcher 14 Inch NON Goto Dob

[DJ N]

Hi there,

Going back to visual and was thinking of going with the Skywatcher 14" dob without the Sysnscan Goto and adding Argo Navis as a means of locating objects ("back to basics" push to).

Just looking for feedback to how much the base weighs. From doing some on-line research it seems the tube/OTA comes in at 23.5kg, but there does not seem to be any details regarding the base. The 14 inch appeals to me as I can dismantle the base for transportation in a car, whereas at home, it can sit fully assembled on a cart/trolley....... as well as the advantage of a 1.36x light gain over the 12.

Thanks,

Daniel

[gary]

Hi Daniel,

According to this web site (https://www.astronomics.com/14-f46-telescoping-truss-tube-dobsonian_p20115.aspx) -

OTA – secondary mirror cage, truss tubes, and primary mirror tub – 24.1 kg.
Rocker box - 36.4 kg.
Total weight - 60.5 kg.

The same web site goes on to say -





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[DJ N]

Thanks Gary.... pretty heavy base, more than I thought actually.

Cheers,

Daniel

[AG Hybrid]

50% more weight for 2" more aperture....damn!