Sky-Watcher Stargate 500 SynScan Dobsonian

The Stargate Dobsonians represents the ultimate combination between light gathering, precision and portability for outstanding performance and resolution. The truss structure is compact, allowing for easy transportation while you’re in search of the perfect dark, pristine sky. The outstanding light gathering of the mirror and the superior resolution allow amazing journeys through the universe, offering spectacular observations of tangled gas filaments in nebulae, fine galaxy details and remarkable planet structures. Despite the size of the mirror, the telescope is easy to assemble following the step by step instructions and video.

To top it off, the Sky-Watcher Stargate is equipped with a 2″ Crayford dual speed focuser for smooth and precise focusing, and a focuser-locking screw.

User level

Intermediate to Professional

Features

  • Collapsible, transportable Dobsonian
  • View moon, planets, comets, stars, galaxies and nebulae
  • Truss tube with stiffening clamps
  • Borosilicate aluminised mirrors protected by quartz coating
  • Aluminium structure and base
  • Diffraction Limited Parabolic Mirror
  • Ultra Thin Secondary Mirror Support (only 2.50mm)
  • M42 Thread for DSLR Connection
  • Backed by 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warranty

Parabolic Primary Mirror

The most extraordinary feature of the Stargate is the technology used in the mirrors. They are made up of borosilicate glass that has a very low expansion coefficient, reducing the stresses caused by thermal gradients. The primary mirror uses a special lightweight technology. In fact, the mirror is extremely light and thin, but the glass ribs beneath minimise the glass deformation, thus allowing continuous high performance in all the telescope angulations. Moreover, the small thickness of the mirror allows a much quicker cooling time compared to the standard monolithic mirrors. The secondary mirror has a honeycomb structure that follows the concept of the primary mirror: lightweight, rigid and quick to cool down.

Both the mirrors are aluminised and in order to protect the reflective treatment over the years, the coatings are protected by a thin layer of quartz (silicon dioxide). This protection is needed as the mirrors are exposed to external elements due to their position in an open truss tube. Sky-Watcher is one of the few companies in the world that use this particular technology.

Computerized Synscan

The Stargate Go-To is equipped with the Sky-Watcher SynScan that has in it’s memory 42,900 objects! Once the telescope is aligned, thousands of objects will be visible with a touch of a button; planets, the entire Messier catalogue, bright and double stars and the IC, NGC, SAO catalogues. In addition to this, the Deep Sky Tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects so even the inexperienced astronomer can easily observe faint nebulae and galaxies.

The Freedom Find technology (dual-encoder) allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes, but without losing any of the pre-set alignment.

Model SWDOB500CGT
Optical Design Newtonian (parabolic primary mirror)
Aperture 508mm (20″)
Focal Length 2000mm
Focal Ratio f/3.9
Secondary mirror diameter 136mm
Obstruction 26.8%
Resolving Power 0.24″
Stellar Limit Magnitude 16.2
Highest Practical Magnification 1016X
Light gathering power (compared to the unaided eye) 5267X
Focuser 2″ Crayford dual speed with 1.25″ adaptor
Telescope Tube Weight 45.4kg
Telescope Mount Weight 29.8kg
Telescope Weight 75.2kg
  • Sky-Watcher Stargate 500 SynScan Dobsonian
  • SynScan hand controller with cables
  • 12V power cable with lighter socket plug
  • Finderscope 9X50 straight version
  • Eyepiece 2″ LET 28mm (71x) – apparent filed of view 56°
  • Eyepiece 1.25″ Super Plossl 10mm (200x) – apparent filed of view 52°
  • Eyepiece adapter from 2″ to 1.25″ with M42 thread
  • 2″ tube extension
  • Collimation Eyepiece
  • User Manual

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Sky-Watcher Stargate 500 20″ GOTO Dobsonian Telescope

SKU: SWDOB500CGT

$13,599.00

Call (03) 9042 2293 to check Availability

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✅ Stocked in Melbourne, Australia
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Next Shipment due July 2024

    Need Expert Advice?

    Visual Astronomy, Astrophotography, Microscopy and Macro Photography can be a little complicated sometimes as there are a lot of options. If you'd like to check something before you purchase just let us know and we'd be happy to help!

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    Sky-Watcher Stargate 500 20″ GOTO Dobsonian Telescope

    SKU: SWDOB500CGT

    $13,599.00

    Call (03) 9042 2293 to check Availability

    Next Shipment due July 2024

    Sky-Watcher Stargate 500 SynScan Dobsonian

    The Stargate Dobsonians represents the ultimate combination between light gathering, precision and portability for outstanding performance and resolution. The truss structure is compact, allowing for easy transportation while you’re in search of the perfect dark, pristine sky. The outstanding light gathering of the mirror and the superior resolution allow amazing journeys through the universe, offering spectacular observations of tangled gas filaments in nebulae, fine galaxy details and remarkable planet structures. Despite the size of the mirror, the telescope is easy to assemble following the step by step instructions and video.

    To top it off, the Sky-Watcher Stargate is equipped with a 2″ Crayford dual speed focuser for smooth and precise focusing, and a focuser-locking screw.

    User level

    Intermediate to Professional

    Features

    • Collapsible, transportable Dobsonian
    • View moon, planets, comets, stars, galaxies and nebulae
    • Truss tube with stiffening clamps
    • Borosilicate aluminised mirrors protected by quartz coating
    • Aluminium structure and base
    • Diffraction Limited Parabolic Mirror
    • Ultra Thin Secondary Mirror Support (only 2.50mm)
    • M42 Thread for DSLR Connection
    • Backed by 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warranty

    Parabolic Primary Mirror

    The most extraordinary feature of the Stargate is the technology used in the mirrors. They are made up of borosilicate glass that has a very low expansion coefficient, reducing the stresses caused by thermal gradients. The primary mirror uses a special lightweight technology. In fact, the mirror is extremely light and thin, but the glass ribs beneath minimise the glass deformation, thus allowing continuous high performance in all the telescope angulations. Moreover, the small thickness of the mirror allows a much quicker cooling time compared to the standard monolithic mirrors. The secondary mirror has a honeycomb structure that follows the concept of the primary mirror: lightweight, rigid and quick to cool down.

    Both the mirrors are aluminised and in order to protect the reflective treatment over the years, the coatings are protected by a thin layer of quartz (silicon dioxide). This protection is needed as the mirrors are exposed to external elements due to their position in an open truss tube. Sky-Watcher is one of the few companies in the world that use this particular technology.

    Computerized Synscan

    The Stargate Go-To is equipped with the Sky-Watcher SynScan that has in it’s memory 42,900 objects! Once the telescope is aligned, thousands of objects will be visible with a touch of a button; planets, the entire Messier catalogue, bright and double stars and the IC, NGC, SAO catalogues. In addition to this, the Deep Sky Tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects so even the inexperienced astronomer can easily observe faint nebulae and galaxies.

    The Freedom Find technology (dual-encoder) allows the telescope to be moved manually whenever the user wishes, but without losing any of the pre-set alignment.

    Model SWDOB500CGT
    Optical Design Newtonian (parabolic primary mirror)
    Aperture 508mm (20″)
    Focal Length 2000mm
    Focal Ratio f/3.9
    Secondary mirror diameter 136mm
    Obstruction 26.8%
    Resolving Power 0.24″
    Stellar Limit Magnitude 16.2
    Highest Practical Magnification 1016X
    Light gathering power (compared to the unaided eye) 5267X
    Focuser 2″ Crayford dual speed with 1.25″ adaptor
    Telescope Tube Weight 45.4kg
    Telescope Mount Weight 29.8kg
    Telescope Weight 75.2kg
    • Sky-Watcher Stargate 500 SynScan Dobsonian
    • SynScan hand controller with cables
    • 12V power cable with lighter socket plug
    • Finderscope 9X50 straight version
    • Eyepiece 2″ LET 28mm (71x) – apparent filed of view 56°
    • Eyepiece 1.25″ Super Plossl 10mm (200x) – apparent filed of view 52°
    • Eyepiece adapter from 2″ to 1.25″ with M42 thread
    • 2″ tube extension
    • Collimation Eyepiece
    • User Manual

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      Need Expert Advice?

      Visual Astronomy, Astrophotography, Microscopy and Macro Photography can be a little complicated sometimes as there are a lot of options. If you'd like to check something before you purchase just let us know and we'd be happy to help!

      Enquire now or call us (03) 9042 2293