Stellafane 10 Inch F4.5 Dobsonian

 


Link to Instructions for setup, collimation, and general use


Summary:



Parts List for SAS Telescope:

Moon filter

Yellow-green #11

Orion Skyblock

Orion Ultrablock


Large accessory case with folding legs, opens into a table

Orion LaserMate collimator


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