{"product_id":"explore-scientific-10-f-5-truss-tube-dobsonian-telescope-ota-dob1045","title":"Explore Scientific 10-Inch f\/5 Truss-Tube Dobsonian OTA — Portable Telescope Tube for Beginner and Intermediate Deep-Sky Observers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious deep-sky telescope that you can actually take anywhere. The Explore Scientific 10\" f\/5 Truss-Tube Dobsonian OTA packs a 254mm parabolic mirror into a design that breaks down for transport without tools. That mirror gathers dramatically more light than smaller beginner scopes — enough to pull in faint galaxies, globular clusters, and detailed nebulae even under average suburban skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the OTA-only version, built for observers who want the premium dual-speed focuser and mirror cooling fans over the accessory-kit DOB1045C. The dual-speed 2\" rack-and-pinion focuser is a meaningful upgrade — precise fine-focus control that makes a real difference at high magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll see:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalaxies — Andromeda, Whirlpool (M51), Sombrero, and hundreds of Messier and NGC targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNebulae — Orion Nebula in vivid structural detail, Ring Nebula, Lagoon, and fainter objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobular clusters like M13 and M22, individual stars resolving across the face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanets — Saturn's rings with Cassini Division, Jupiter's cloud bands, Mars surface features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Moon — craters, rilles, and mountain ranges in extraordinary detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\" f\/5 truss-tube Dobsonian OTA — 254mm parabolic mirror in collapsible truss design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-speed 2\" rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25\" adapter — precise fine-focus control without slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual primary-mirror fans — accelerate cool-down time for sharper views sooner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-dot finder — fast target acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollimation tool — for maintaining mirror alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight baffle — reduces stray light for better contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the OTA (optical tube assembly) only — no rocker box or eyepieces are included. You'll need a compatible Dobsonian rocker box and at least one eyepiece to observe. If you want a complete ready-to-use kit, see the DOB1045C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e254mm (10\") parabolic mirror — reaches magnitude 14.7 objects under dark skies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,270mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/5 — fast and bright for wide, detailed deep-sky fields\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewtonian reflector (Dobsonian OTA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-speed 2\" rack-and-pinion with 1.25\" adapter — precise control at high magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror Cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual primary-mirror fans — faster thermal equilibration for sharper stars sooner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyepiece Height at Zenith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~119 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSerious aperture in a transport-friendly design — one of the best aperture-per-dollar telescopes available for deep-sky observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44618085695522,"sku":"ES-DOB1045-01","price":1089.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6968\/5282\/files\/dob1045-00_full_hot_product_2016_1024x1024_56497ae4-fde3-45c0-8508-cb65ca5c0a38.jpg?v=1781318246","url":"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/en-ca\/products\/explore-scientific-10-f-5-truss-tube-dobsonian-telescope-ota-dob1045","provider":"Telescope Wolves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}