The value-packed SkyQuest XT10g Eclipse Kit comes with everything you need for an unforgettable eclipse-watching experience. A perfect choice for the August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, this Eclipse Kit includes the Orion SkyQuest XT10g GoTo Dobsonian Reflector Telescope, a Full Aperture Glass Solar Filter for the telescope, a 5-pack of Orion Solar Eclipse Safe Viewers, and the Orion 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Guide.

The included SkyQuest XT10g combines GoTo pointing convenience with excellent portability and an amazingly affordable price. It features a 254mm (10") aperture, 1200mm focal-length parabolic mirror (f/4.7) made from low-thermal-expansion optical glass. Enhanced reflectivity (94%) aluminum mirror coatings yield bright, high-definition images. The 10" primary mirror is center-marked to make precise alignment of the optics (collimation) easier to achieve. The reflector telescope's open mirror cell design facilitates efficient cooling of the mirror to ambient temperature.

Thanks to its computerized GoTo system, pointing the XT10G Dobsonian towards even the most elusive of NGC curiosities is as easy as pushing a button or two on the included GoTo hand controller following a simple alignment procedure. High-torque servo motors guided by two pairs of high-resolution encoders then slew the telescope right to your object of interest - any of over 42,000 objects in the GoTo controller's database. No more nudging the telescope tube continuously to keep the object from drifting out of the field of view, either. The XT10g automatically tracks the object's motion, keeping it centered in the eyepiece while you savor the view. What's more, the closed-loop electronics of the XT10g let you aim the telescope manually - or endure the accidental bump - without losing orientation for accurate, automated GoTo pointing!

12.13" ID Orion Full Aperture Glass Solar Filter

Attach this Full Aperture Glass Solar Filter to the SkyQuest XT10g GoTo Dobsonian telescope to enjoy completely safe views of the Sun. Orion glass solar filters provide better contrast than mylar filters, displaying the Sun in a natural yellow-orange color. The glass filter elements are machine-polished and triple-coated with an advanced nickel-chromium stainless steel alloy for a scratch-resistant surface. The filter passes only a fraction of the incoming light, rejecting harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation. Each Orion telescope solar filter includes three equidistant thumbscrews, 4x 1/16" thick adhesive foam tabs, and 4x 1/8" thick adhesive foam tabs for customized friction fit to your telescope. A tight press fit is required for safe solar viewing.

Are you "totality" ready?

We're already excited about the August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse! Events like eclipses certainly don't happen every day, and it's even rarer for the path of totality to be in our own backyard, or just a road trip away. If you want the best views of this rare event, you're in luck! Orion carries a full assortment of glass and safety film solar filters for telescopes and binoculars. We're your one-stop Solar Eclipse shop!

Orion Solar Eclipse Safe Viewers, 5-Pack

Each Orion Solar Eclipse Safe Viewer features solar polymer film for safe direct viewing of the Sun. The solar film filters out 100% of harmful ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths of light, and they block 99.999% of intense visible light for a relaxing, comfortable and completely safe view of the Sun and the August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. Since five viewers are included, you can safely share this rare eclipse experience with friends and family so no one feels left out!

Orion 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Guide

The detailed Orion 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Guide is packed with useful hints and viewing tips written by eclipse enthusiast Stephen James O'meara to help you enjoy this rare spectacle from beginning to end. From first contact through totality and fourth contact, this guide explains everything you need to know and describes what to look for so you can understand and appreciate this awe-inspiring event.

Enjoy computerized object location and motorized tracking with the SkyQuest XT10g GoTo Dob.

The sturdy base of the XT10g GoTo Dobsonian comes with both altitude and azimuth motors pre-installed for fast and easy assembly. Once aligned, the fully motorized XT10g will locate, center, and track any of the more than 42,000 celestial objects within its computerized database. Closed-loop GoTo electronics allow manual aiming of the telescope without losing GoTo alignment so you can save power and observe efficiently.

CAUTION: Never look at the Sun, either directly or through a telescope, without a professionally made protective solar filter installed that completely covers the front of the instrument, or permanent eye damage could result. Before using any telescope for solar observing, make sure to install all dustcaps or other protective covers on all optical components such as finder scopes to keep sunlight from passing through them. Always install protective caps on all optical instruments if left out during daylight hours.

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year 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.

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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