NEW StellaLyra Dobsonian Telescopes

[FLO]

These new (to the UK) StellaLyra Dobsonian telescopes are designed and manufactured to a very high standard by Guan Sheng Optical (GSO) in Taiwan.

Considering their price, performance, design and specification, we believe they are the BEST Dobsonian telescopes on the market 🙂 

Photos below show the StellaLyra 12" Dobsonian.

6", 8", 10" & 16" models are also available. 

 

 

[RobertI]

Well done FLO, yet more great scopes to add to your already “Stella” lineup. 👍

[FLO]

StellaLyra 16" Dobsonian.

The largest in the range 🙂 

 

[johninderby]

Now how about one of the low cost push to upgrades to go along with the scopes.

https://astro-gadget.net/gadgets/control-of-telescopes/dobsondream4-gso-dsc-push-to-kit-for-dobson-gso-delux-orion-skyline

[FLO]

4 minutes ago, johninderby said:

Now how about one of the low cost push to upgrades to go along with the scopes.

Watch this space.... 😉

[johninderby]

Just now, FLO said:

Watch this space.... 😉

I just knew you were going to write that. 😁

[FLO]

The StellaLyra 6" Dobsonian is the smallest in the series and most affordable. 

Though less glamorous than its sisters (we have focused on traditional design and affordability) it still features an f8 parabolic mirror set with only 22% secondary obstruction and a CNC-machined Crayford focuser with brass compression ring. So it performs very well where it matters. 

We predict around Christmas time this will be the bestseller. 

 

[John]

Nice range of dobs at good prices

Good to see an RACI finder on the 8 inch and upwards models

 

[Pixies]

Looking at the specs, these look incredible value!

One question, @FLO, how do their focusers behave with a DSLR trying to achieve focus? 

[Sunshine]

These look great, especially the 16" with what look like carbon fibre truss tubes (most likely faux) to keep price down of course but, they look sleek and refined.

[johninderby]

10 minutes ago, Pixies said:

Looking at the specs, these look incredible value!

One question, @FLO, how do their focusers behave with a DSLR trying to achieve focus? 

The GSO focusers are OK for visual but might struggle a bit with the weight of a DSLR.

[Barry-W-Fenner]

Great looking range!

A small error in the 6" model description.

152mm (5") optical aperture

[FLO]

On 09/08/2021 at 23:08, Pixies said:

Looking at the specs, these look incredible value!

One question, @FLO, how do their focusers behave with a DSLR trying to achieve focus? 

When properly tensioned the 2" Crayford focusers will carry most DSLR cameras without slipping but it is important to note Dobsonian telescopes are designed primarily for visual astronomy. Telescopes designed for astrophotography tend to have R&P focusers (compared to Crayford focusers, most comparable R&P focusers lack finesse but have higher load bearing capacity). 

All StellaLyra Dobsonians have black anodised CNC-machined (not cast metal) focusers. Even the most affordable 6" model. The 2" focusers fitted to larger models also have 1:10 dual-speed focus mechanisms. 

HTH

[FLO]

2 hours ago, Barry-W-Fenner said:

Great looking range!

A small error in the 6" model description.

152mm (5") optical aperture

Oops 🙃

Typo has been corrected. 

Thank-you 🙂

[JeremyS]

1 minute ago, FLO said:

Oops 🙃

Typo has been corrected. 

Thank-you 🙂

Similar one in the 12 inch (not that I’m looking 🤣) where 300 mm = 8 inches

[FLO]

2 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

Similar one in the 12 inch (not that I’m looking 🤣) where 300 mm = 8 inches

Eek! That one is corrected too 🙂 

If you notice any others please say.  

[Barry-W-Fenner]

4 minutes ago, FLO said:

Eek! That one is corrected too 🙂 

If you notice any others please say.  

Only if @jeremys and i get a discount  😆😆😆

[FLO]

No discounts but every telescope includes our eternal gratitude, free of charge 🤗

Steve

[Barry-W-Fenner]

7 minutes ago, FLO said:

No discounts but every telescope includes our eternal gratitude, free of charge 🤗

Steve

That will do nicely Steve 😀

[omo]

2 hours ago, FLO said:

No discounts but every telescope includes our eternal gratitude, free of charge 🤗

Steve

I will have some of that thank you

12" Ordered

[JeremyS]

52 minutes ago, omo said:

I will have some of that thank you

12" Ordered

Review please 😊👍🏻

[FLO]

14 hours ago, Sunshine said:

These look great, especially the 16" with what look like carbon fibre truss tubes (most likely faux) to keep price down of course but, they look sleek and refined.

They are genuine carbon-fibre 🙂

[Barry-W-Fenner]

34 minutes ago, FLO said:

They are genuine carbon-fibre 🙂

I assumed they were genuine Carbon as there is quite an uplift in price over the 12" -  I must say the weave looks beautiful on the 16" ! A very nice set of trusses indeed!

[Sunshine]

8 hours ago, FLO said:

They are genuine carbon-fibre 🙂

Will these be available in North America? Local shops rather than shipped from UK, I mean.

Edited August 10, 2021 by Sunshine

[johninderby]

As they are made by GSO it should be possible for some retailer in North America to order similar spec scopes.