Our very special thanks go to First Light Optics for their extremely generous donation of both a first prize and a second prize.
All proceeds go to the upkeep of the domes and telescopes at The Observatory Science Centre.
Tickets are JUST £2 each and are sold in books of 5. Just imagine winning one of these fantastic prizes for just £2! Better still increase your chances and purchase a book for just £10.
Tickets are being sold at The Observatory Science Centre but if you fancy winning one of these superb telescopes and are not planning to visit us then do just give us a call on 01323 832731.
Thank you in advance for supporting our charity
Charity number: 298542
With 8" aperture this easy to use Dobsonian telescope is an excellent choice for visual astronomy.
For many owners this telescope will provide a lifetime of observing.
Ursa Major 6" and 8" Dobsonian telescopes are fitted with GSO aluminised parabolic primary mirrors with minimum 93% reflectivity and a silicon-dioxide protective overcoat to ensure the surface remains bright for years to come.
Collimation knobs on the primary mirror cell provide easy collimation adjustment, without tools, and an integrated fan provides faster cooling.
This 8” model also features a surprisingly good CNC-machined (not cast metal) 2" Crayford focuser for smooth, accurate focusing and zero image shift.
Fully multicoated 1.25" 9mm and 25mm Plössl eyepieces are included so views will be clear and sharp, from the outset.
The Dobsonian base is delivered flat-packed and is easy to assemble.
Teflon pads in both axis provide smooth movement and tension can be adjusted to achieve just the right amount of resistance.
In Altitude a spring tension system prevents the telescope from moving during eyepiece changes.
With 6" aperture, a long f/8 focal ratio and only 22% secondary obstruction, this easy to use Dobsonian telescope is an excellent choice for observing the Moon and planets.
Ursa Major 6" and 8" Dobsonian telescopes are fitted with GSO aluminised parabolic primary mirrors with minimum 93% reflectivity and a silicon-dioxide protective overcoat to ensure the surface remains bright for years to come.
Collimation knobs on the primary mirror cell provide easy collimation adjustment, without tools.
This 6” model also features a surprisingly good CNC-machined (not cast metal) 1.25" Crayford focuser for smooth, accurate focusing and zero image shift.
Fully multicoated 1.25" 9mm and 25mm Plössl eyepieces are included so views will be clear and sharp, from the outset.
The Dobsonian base is delivered flat-packed and is easy to assemble.
Teflon pads in both axis provide smooth movement and tension can be adjusted to achieve just the right amount of resistance.
In Altitude a spring tension system prevents the telescope from moving during eyepiece changes.
Leave your name and telephone number on the stub of your ticket and if you are unable to collect the prize on the day we will send it to you as soon after the 4th September as possible. Alternatively if you are local then you can come along and pick up your prize in person.
