Sky-Watcher 16" Dobsonian Collapsible (WiFi)
Sky-Watcher 16" Dobsonian Collapsible (WiFi)
( Sky-Watcher SWDOB400CGT)
- Australian Sky-Watcher Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
- 16" Dobsonian
- Collapsible
- Wi-Fi GoTo
- Parabolic Mirror
Overview
The Sky-Watcher 16" Collapsible Dobsonian telescope is a high-performance, large-aperture instrument designed for serious amateur astronomers. Its massive 16-inch primary mirror allows exceptional light-gathering, making faint deep-sky objects like distant galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters clearly visible. The parabolic primary mirror provides sharp, high-contrast images with a resolving power of 0.30 arcseconds, ensuring excellent detail even at high magnifications. This Go-To computerized Dobsonian model features Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling automated object locating and tracking. Its collapsible design offers portability without compromising stability, making it ideal for both backyard observing and remote stargazing sessions, delivering professional-level astronomical experiences to enthusiasts.
Key Features:
Massive 16" Aperture
The telescope features a 16-inch primary mirror, enabling exceptional light-gathering and clear, detailed views of deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
Included Eyepieces & Finderscope
Comes with 20mm (low) and 10mm (high) magnification eyepieces and a 9×50 finderscope for versatile observing and easy object location.
Go-To Computerised Mount
Equipped with a computerized Go-To mount for automated object locating and tracking, simplifying navigation across the night sky.
Collapsible & Compatible
Collapsible tube design for portability and 2-inch eyepiece compatibility; backed by a 5-year Australian warranty for reliability.
Skywatcher Telescopes - The Company
In late 1999 the Skywatcher brand was born in Canada. Today Skywatcher is recognised as being one of the world's largest telescope suppliers. With a mission statement like the following, it is no wonder they are one of the world's biggest brands for night gazing.
'We believe that beginners’ first scopes should be not only affordable, but also of the highest quality. Looking through a telescope for the first time is a magical moment and we believe in magic! We're called “Sky-Watcher”: our desire is to see the world-wide community of sky watchers grow, until, one day, every person in the world can be a part of our community!
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 406mm (16") |
| Focal Length | 1800mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.4 |
| Secondary Mirror Diameter | 102.0mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 25.1% |
| Resolving Power | 0.30" |
| Stellar Limit Magnitude | 15.8 |
| Highest Practical Magnification | 812x |
| Light Gathering Power | 3364x (compared to naked eye) |
| Focuser | 2" Crayford with 1.25" Adapter |
| Included Eyepiece | 10mm (180x), 25mm (72x) |
| Finderscope | 9x50 |
| Optical Tube Length | 1071mm–1685mm |
| Telescope Tube Weight | 30kg |
| Mount Type | GOTO Dobsonian Mount |
| WiFi Capable | Yes - Built-in |
| Slew Speeds | 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 200x, 400x, 600x, 800x, 1000x |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, Solar |
| Tracking Modes | AZ |
| Power Requirements | 10 to 15V 1A, 2.1mm Plug (Center positive) |
| Motor Drive | DC Servo |
| Alignment Procedures | Brightest-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment |
| Computerised Hand Controller | Yes |
| Database | 42,900+ objects |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
- 1 x Sky-Watcher 16" Dobsonian Collapsible (WiFi)
Peace of Mind Purchase Guarantee
This product is supplied via Sky-Watcher Australia and enjoys the FULL benefits of the 'Genuine Sky-Watcher Australian Warranty'. (You may also be entitled to other consumer warranties as provided by the Australian Consumer Guarantee and these entitlements are not limited by this warranty). In the event that this product should fail please contact our service department or you can speak with Sky-Watcher Australia directly.
We are a FULLY AUTHORISED Australian retailer for Sky-Watcher Australia.
Disclaimer
Due to differing operating costs associated with selling products via different marketplaces, our pricing may vary.

















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