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Orion Dynamo Pro 17Ah Rechargeable 12V DC Power Station
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  • A portable 17 amp-hour, 12V DC power supply to keep your powered gear running during long observing sessions
  • Field battery features two 12V cigarette lighter output ports (10 amps max.) plus 3V, 6V, and 9V male pin jack outputs to keep all your equipment powered
  • Fully rechargeable and includes 110V AC and 12V DC charging adapters (Three interchangeable power plug tips are included for international use)
  • Includes removable red flashlight, brilliant white LED spotlight, AM/FM radio, and more!
  • Also includes booster cables to jump-start a weak car battery and circuit breaker fuse for safe operation


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Item #  02307
Mfg Model #  02307

The only thing this feature-packed Orion Dynamo 12-volt rechargeable field battery doesn’t do is make toast! Our Dynamo Pro 17 Ah Rechargeable 12V DC Power Station is a conveniently portable power supply you can take with you into the field to power motorized GoTo telescopes, astrophotography cameras, powered astronomy accessories, and more. This 17 Ah (amp-hour) model works just like our popular Dynamo Pro 12 Ah field battery, but provides 40% more power storage!

The Dynamo Pro 17 is a portable DC power supply featuring two 12-volt "cigarette lighter" or auto-lighter style output ports (10 amps max.). The Orion Dynamo Pro 17 Ah enables you to power your astronomy gear during long observing and/or astrophotography sessions in the field. Additional 3V, 6V, and 9V male pin jack outputs are also built in to provide a variety of power voltages other than the two 12 volt output ports. The included wall-plug charging adapter features three interchangeable power plug tips for international use, so you can power your gear wherever dark starry skies take you. 

The Orion Dynamo Pro 17 Ah Rechargeable Power Station has a host of other handy features built-in, such as a removable red flashlight with 11’ cable and magnetic mount, a very bright white LED spotlight (ideal for picking up astronomy gear after a long observing session), an AM/FM radio, booster cables to jump-start a weak car battery, and a circuit breaker fuse to ensure safe operation.

With so many useful astronomy and general features, you’ll find the Dynamo Pro 17 Ah indispensable not only for observing sessions, but also around the house, yard,  and in vehicles for emergency situations.

The Orion Dynamo Pro 17 Ah Rechargeable Power Station weighs 16 lbs., 8 oz. Regular recharging is required for optimal use.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for 90 days from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-676-1343.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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Orion Dynamo Pro 17Ah Rechargeable 12V DC Power Station
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6 Keep your astronomy gear powered in the field during lengthy observing sessions with an Orion Dynamo Pro 17 Ah Rechargeable 12V DC Power Station. This 17 amp-hour Dynamo provides 40% more power storage than our 12 Ah model, and has a ton of extras.
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Worth the investment if you take care of it
PostedAugust 14, 2011
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Owned this product for:Less than 3 mos
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Went to Orion in Cupertino today. This power pack wasn't what I went for, but ended up leaving with it. Got it home, read the instructions (which could be written better with the first charge in mind), plugged it in and forgot about it for five hours, at which point it said it was totally charged. I crossed my fingers that the instructions didn't lead me astray and it didn't need to be charged for 24-48 hours like other deep-cycle batteries, and took it outside to make friends with the rest of the equipment. That was at 9 PM. I observed until 1:00 AM, so four hours. During that time I used the 3v/1A socket, both cigarette adapters (telescope mount and laptop), the red light, and the LED (holy cow bright) light (for clean-up and to annoy neighbors trying to sleep). I didn't try the radio yet. The charge held as expected for the total time. I thought this thing performed like a champ. Set-up was simple, as was clean-up. The included power adapters made my night so much easier too! And, the adapter fit within the unit so they don't get lost. I love not losing chords and cables. Good job on this one Orion.
It should be noted that if you don't follow instructions (like some of the other reviewers have noticed) and keep recharging this on a monthly basis, the battery will go flat in storage. Instructions must be followed.
Favorite viewing location:??Blue Canyon
Favorite object to observe:??Variable stars
Pros: easy to use, great included adapters!
Cons: first charge instructions are vague
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Orion Dynamo Pro 17Ah 12V DC Power Station
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I have two of these Power Stations and they work great. One is used for a Sirius Go-To Mount with a 8" SCT and 80mm Guide Scope piggyback. The other is used on a 10" SCT w/ultra wedge and 80mm Guide Scope. Very reliable for a night of observation. Tells you when it needs charged, getting low and full charge. Nice lights, good red lamp when needed and powerful white lamp when you are done for the night. Never any problems holding a charge. Just like any other piece of equipment, if you take care of it, it takes care of you. At one time I was running both of my larger scopes from just one power station with no problems except having power supply cords across the ground. Don't have that problem now. Most of my local fellow astronomers use the same type power station with no known problems. Will probably end up getting a third one soon.
Favorite viewing location:??Central Ohio
Favorite object to observe:??Saturn, Jupiter, deep space objects
Pros: easy to use, reliable, good value
Yes, I recommend this product!
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PostedMarch 17, 2012
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Owned this product for:Less than 3 mos
Used it several times and seems to live up to my expectations. Sturdy and reliable portable power source.
Pros: portable power source with lots of features
Cons: a little heavy
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Tons of Power
PostedFebruary 22, 2012
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Just brought this out on a 2 day stargazing trip. We spent a total of 10-15 hours looking at stars using my Celestron NexStar 8se, and the power stayed on the entire time. I strongly recommend this to anyone that goes on multi-day camping/stargazing trips. Plus, it doubles as an emergency power kit!
Favorite viewing location:??Corn Springs Campground
Favorite object to observe:??Whirlpool Galaxy
Pros: lasts for hours and hours, consistent power supply keeps goto accuracy great!, doubles as an emergency power kit, easy to carry and transport, attached red light very useful for setup.
Cons: very heavy, not as convenient as batteries for quick setup, red light very bright and not dimmable.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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