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Apertura AD6 Dobsonian 6" Telescope with Accessories

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SKU: APT-AD6
$549.95 $449.95

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An Ultra-Portable 6" Dobsonian That Doesn't Compromise Quality or Features!

The brand-new Apertura AD6 introduces "ultra-portablilty" to the Apertura Dobsonian line. The build quality is, without exception, top-of-the-mark and will continue to impress as you progress through your amateur astronomy journey. Offering all the needed accessories out of the box, you can immediately get started viewing from your backyard or dark-sky location.

The Apertura AD6 comes equipped with a diffraction limited 6" primary mirror made in Taiwan. The altitude and azimuth (up/down and left/right) movements of the Dobsonian base are incredibly intuitive and make searching the night sky with the included 6x30 optical finder a real treat. With the included 9mm 0.39-deg. Plossl eyepiece and 25mm 1.08-deg. Plossl eyepiece you'll be able to view the wonders of our solar system and distant deep sky objects out of the box. You will no longer be looking at the moon in full, but rather in detailed sections as you pan its rocky surface with the 9mm Plossl. Through this eyepiece, the planet Saturn reveals its incredible rings. The Trapezium Cluster within the Orion Nebula can be easily resolved under light-polluted skies while its indistinguishable wisps of dust and gas are visible under darker skies when using the 25mm Plossl. Small enough to pack into a sedan, you can travel with your Apertura AD6 to dark skies knowing that portability doesn't sacrifice performance.

What Does Our Team Think?
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  • "The Apertura AD6 is the smallest of the Apertura AD series of dobsonians, but the best thing about the scope is arguably the size! Setting aside the other awesome features such as its build quality, the size of the AD6 allows you to carry the OTA and base outside and have the entire setup assembled in minutes. The rings of Saturn look awesome through this scope and the nice widefield eyepieces are perfect when viewing Orion or the Pleiades. I’ve used all four of the Apertura Dobsonians from the 6” up to the 12” and the 6” sits in the corner closest to my back door. Bringing it out for a quick view of the lunar surface is always a treat. You can't go wrong with this 6” Apertura dobsonian, especially if you are looking for your first telescope."
- Teagan G., High Point Scientific Gear Expert

Incredible Optics with Incredible Features

Out of the box you have everything you need to get started with your Apertura AD6 Dobsonian Telescope. Ease of use, balance adjustment, extremely smooth alt-azimuth movements, and high contrast views are just a few things that this incredible system offers.

Premium Optics for Premium Views
The Apertura AD6 reflects quality from its base to its optics. The 93% reflective mirror is finished with an aluminum and silicon-dioxide coating providing the viewer with the brightest possible views through the eyepiece. Along with peak reflectivity, you'll be witness to high contrast views of open clusters with tack-sharp stars--a combination not possible without Apertura-quality optics. The large thumbscrews on the primary mirror cell allow for simple collimation adjustment and perfect optical alignment. This is key for getting the most out of your Apertura Dobsonian. An Apertura laser collimator makes this collimation process doable in just a couple of minutes.

Built for the Beginner, by Seasoned Amateur Astronomers
The smooth alt-az movement of the optical tube and base lends itself to the quality of construction and to the quality of the altitude and azimuth bearings. The 6x30 optical finder scope pairs exceptionally well with this smooth movement making locating objects even easier. Once you arrive at your object, the dual-speed focuser allows for precise focus adjustments--perfect for fighting atmospheric turbulence when viewing planets and star clusters. Also included are a 9mm and 25mm Plossl eyepiece for viewing objects in the solar system and deep space objects respectively. If you ever want to upgrade your eyepiece for an even more immersive deep sky visual experience, the Apertura AD6 allows the use of 2" eyepieces as well. These types of views are unmatched. As you progress through your visual astronomy journey you will grow to appreciate the smooth movement and ease of use that the AD6 offers - something our team considers a top priority for a beginner Dobsonian.

Ecosystem of Accessories (Sold Separately)
Apertura is committed to improving your experience with its incredible ecosystem of available accessories for the AD6. The optional Super Wide Angle (SWA) eyepieces will completely transform the way you look at the night sky. With a 70-degree field of view, the 2" and 1.25" options will provide you with an amazingly immersive and comfortable viewing experience. The optional Apertura 2x Barlow effectively doubles the amount of 1.25" eyepieces that you own. A 2x Barlow is a perfect way to transform your 9mm Plossl into a powerful 4.5mm eyepiece with a magnification of 267x. This is the highest recommended magnification for the AD6 and is great for those rare, perfect nights of seeing. If you want to increase the portability of the Apertura AD6 even further, the AD8 case is a great fit for the AD6 optical tube and the optional Apertura Roll Easy Kit allows you keep your Dob permanently set up in your garage, ready to roll to your driveway on any given clear night!

Apertura Absolute Warranty
The Apertura Absolute Warranty provides two years of coverage against product defects. After the initial two-year warranty expires, this product qualifies for Apertura's Three-Year Accident Replacement Program. In addition, the Apertura Absolute Warranty is transferrable! Download a copy of the Apertura Absolute Warranty for more information on this program, how to make a claim, and why it is important to keep your original receipt and the product's original boxes & packaging!