How to Use Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope - Orion Telescopes
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- Perhaps the best beginner Dobsonian reflector telescope you can buy - big 6" aperture at an amazing price.
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Built around a big, 150mm diameter parabolic primary mirror, the XT6 Classic Dobsonian collects nearly 80% more light than a 4.5" reflector telescope, rendering brighter views of the cosmos with greater detail noticeable when viewing deep-sky objects such as open and globular star clusters, nebulas, and brighter distant galaxies. With a long focal length of 1200mm and resultant focal ratio of f/8, the XT6 Classic Dobsonian performs especially well at planetary and lunar observation. Brighter planets such as Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars show an impressive amount of detail when viewed through the XT6 Classic. Jupiter's four brightest moons are easily visible surrounding the Jovian giant, and its cloud band "stripes" display nicely. If timing and good seeing conditions permit, you can even glimpse Jupiter's Great Red Spot (which has become more of a beige color in recent years) through the XT6 Classic Dobsonian reflector telescope. Saturn's stunning rings are quite a sight when looking through the SkyQuest XT6 Classic, with clear evenings providing views of the Cassini division between the rings, and even of Saturn's gigantic moon, Titan. When Mars cooperates with a clear atmosphere free of dust-storms, the XT6 Classic Dobsonian and its winning combination of aperture and focal length will yield great views of Martian surface markings and polar icecaps.
The Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian also includes a quick collimation cap for easy mirror alignment, and dust caps for the reflector telescope tube and focuser.
The big XT6 Classic is surprisingly easy to transport thanks to its uncomplicated design, even though many people refer to Dobsonian telescopes as "cannons" due to their relatively large size. The XT6 consists of two main components: the 6" reflector telescope optical tube and the stable Dobsonian base. Simply place the 13.5 lb. wooden base down where you want to observe, and then place the 20.9 lb. reflector optical tube assembly onto the base and secure in-place with the CorrecTension springs on both side of the telescope tube. That's it! Alternatively, the XT6 can be carried as one, 34.4 lb. unit. With the tube securely attached to the base with the CorrecTension springs, simply lift the assembled XT6 Classic carefully using the base handle.
This video provides an overview of how to use our SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope.
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Hello! My first telescope was your Orion SpaceProbe II. I have only really been able to see the moon with it, but I’d like a nice upgrade. Is the XT6 a good choice?
Yes
It’s great! I have it and love it so far. My first scope.
Can you connect a photography camera to the eye piece to capture pictures? If not are there any other telescopes that are similar to this one that could do so, thanks.
Certainly, you can find adapters for mobile phones to almost any telescope eyepieces.
I'm really interested in viewing objects like galaxies and nebulae. Is the XT6 a good choice for its price range? Should I just invest in the XT8 for the added cost? Is there a good competitor at the same price ranges?
If you can afford the xt8 go for it. I decided to go for the xt6 due to lack of space at home otherwise I would have got the xt8 but they say xt6 is decent for viewing planets, galaxies and nebulas. I have not been delivered the telescope yet but I have been doing plenty of research on orion dobsonians and according to people they are probably the best choices for amateurs or beginners. They are affordable and perfect for visual astronomy
I have a reflector and the secondary mirror is in my field of view. How can I get it out of the way? Is it suppose to be there?
Hi Connor,
Yes, the secondary mirror is in the middle of the tube, above the primary mirror. It's supposed to be there and will not work without this mirror in place. Since the primary mirror is a sphere or parabola, you get a fully formed image at the focus point of the telescope, and will not see the secondary mirror in the view. All it does is take away a little of the light from the primary, but does not show up in the image.
If you de-focus a star so it's very fat, you will see the shape of the secondary in the out-of-focus star image, but that's out of focus - simple refocus until the star is a point, and the secondary image goes away.
Thanks
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
Is this telescope suitable for very light polluted cities like Singapore? If not do you have any suggestions? I am using a 70mm aperture 700mm focal length refractor right now and it is not powerful enough to see mars at 140x magnification(sad) all I see is a red dot, still excited though!!
Hello, so I bought an option telescope/2nd hand. I aligned the finder with the scope. However, when I try to look at the moon, I can't see it. Once in a while, it's so blurry, zooming in and out doesn't help. Is the scope broke?
Hi there. There are a lot of possible reasons why that might be the case. You could have collimation problems or a problem with the focuser. If it's an Orion telescope, contact us and we can try to assist. You can reach us one of the following ways:
Phone: 1-800-447-1001
Email: support@telescope.com
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@@oriontelescopes it's an orion scope. Thank you for the response
sounds like needs collimation
How can Indian costumers purchase this ?? I want from original and verified site only...
Hello Ken is it possible to mount this scope on an EQ mount ? and not just a EQ platform, or is there a way to motorize it ?
Hi Kenneth,
Yes, you could take the tube off the dob base, get some #7375 182mm tube rings, and attach to the #9829 SkyView Pro mount (or any mount larger than the SkyView Pro. If you use the longer #7385 13" dovetail bar, you can even leave the side bearings attached to the tube - they'll just sit between both tube rings, so you can swap back and forth between the EQ mount and the Dobsonian mount.
There is no way to motorize the dob base, but the SVP mount can be outfitted with either simple dual-axis motors, or a full go-to system. The bigger Sirius and Atlas mounts come included with a full go-to.
Thanks!
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
Are you guys still in business after closing the store?
Just bought this exact model with an extra eye piece and blue carrying case from the pawn shop here in town. Do I need a manual and this nightwatch book and some red laser? We just got rid of 7 various telescopes we've collected over the years and the German equatorial mounts too. Starting fresh. Thanks!
You don't necessarily need the Nightwatch book or the laser collimator, they just help enhance your overall experience. The collimator helps to make the collimation (alignment) process easier. As for the instruction manual, that's always a good thing to have and you can find it here on our website along with collimating instructions and a how-to video guide:
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If you decide you want to try the laser collimator, you can find it here on our site:
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do u guys have an direct retailer in india
I just ordered this scope! very excited.
How is it? I just ordered one!
@@ahyote4936 Dang! I wanted an 8 inch, but thats WAYY too much for me. I'm ordering this one next week
I was wondering should I buy XT6 or 4.5
@@youeclipseall go with the 6" IF you have the space for it. It's not to much trouble moving around, I take it from my living room to just outside But i DOES fit in my hatchback just fine. If you are limited with space (no pun intended) than there is nothing wrong with the 4.5
Are there any bags/cases for this?
I want this telescope
hi, I'm from Australia and I'm thinking about buying this telescope. my only question is, do you guys ship to Australia?
I have this same telescope and I’ve noticed that the Barlow makes it very difficult to see through. I wonder why.
Setting mines up now
Would this mount work in rough terrain outdoors. It looks like a nice fit for backyard, but how about in the middle of the jungle or a mountain.
zenerd Hi zenerd,
There are three "feet" on the bottom of the round baseboard, so it will work on terrain that isn't perfectly flat. Most any surface like grass, gravel, or dirt will work fine.
Thanks
-Ken
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oriontelescopes Thanks!
hey, can you attach a Nikon DSLR to this?
Hi Voxel,
With a 5205 Nikon T-ring, and a #5340 Universal Camera Adapter, yes you can attach the nikon and shoot through the eyepiece. However, since the mount doesn't track, you'll be limited to short exposures of the moon and possibly some planets if you can keep the exposure very short.
Thanks
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
How do your find the dot?
I love the telescope, but the manual is not very good. The photography of everything that is black on black is not very helpful in assembly.
Hi John, thanks for the feedback. We're there any images in particular that you found unhelpful? Feedback like this is great because it helps us improve our manuals so that they can be as clear as possible.
Den muß man nicht kaufen,da lieber gleich den 203/1200
Any help with a decent camera to use for this?
Price?
Around $300
How do you turn on the EZ Finder?
How heavy is this to transport? Also, could it be transported on its side, for instance, if I were to transport it in a car trunk?
Hi there. The XT6 Classic here weighs 34.4 LBS fully assembled, but a great feature is that the optical tube comes off the Dob base very easily so you can transport the 2 items separately. You can definitely lay the tube down on its side and you could use blankets or other similar materials to help stabilize it during transport.
Do you guys ship to Australia
I get confused with remarks such as "you can see the rings of saturn."
I have a Coleman astrowatch 700×76 and am looking for an upgrade. But verbiage seems to stay the same in all videos.
This seems awful short what can I use to increase the height as it’s very large and short.
An ideal way to use this Skyquest XT6 would be to also use something like our Dob Pod. This accessory can raise the height of your eyepiece by about 1 ft (12 inches) for more comfortable viewing. Another great suggestion is to use a small chair or stool for yourself as well.
Put it on a box. Alternatively, dig a trench and stand in it. Or do both if you’re really, really tall. Or you know, bend over and give yourself a hernia.
how to order
You can place an order for the XT6 Classic, or any of our products, right here on our website:
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If you're in the United States or Canada you can also order by phone:
1-800-447-1001
Or in the EU:
00-1-831-763-7000
If not for the lad speaking way to quickly with his presentation thank goodness for the manual . Any i wanted to see this because i really enjoy looking at the night sky and what can be raveling so this may be the one.. Again thank goodness for the manual ..
Hi there, would this be a good telescope for a 16-year-old looking to get his first proper telescope? Would you recommend it over an equatorial reflector? Thanks
Hi Daniel,
Yes, this would make a perfect first telescope, as it is a nice aperture, and you won't outgrow it like you might with a smaller telescope that can't do as much. As for dob vs. EQ, if you goal is to just look at the night sky, dobs are perfect and you get the most aperture for the money (aperture is by far the most important thing when picking a telescope).
If you wanted to take some pictures, then you would need something on an EQ mount, but for the same price, you'd end up with a little smaller telescope which wouldn't work as well visually. So my opinion is that you've definitely picked the right scope if you want to use it visually.
Thanks!
-Ken
Orion Telescopes
cheers!