{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-300mm-dobsonian-mount-acceots-tubes-upto-236mm-dia","title":"Orion Optics UK 300mm Dobsonian Mount","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Optical Tubes up to 236mm in Diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a Stable, Vibration-Free Platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for High-Magnification Visual Observing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Orion Optics UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrion Optics UK 300mm Dobsonian Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orion Optics UK 300mm Dobsonian Mount provides a robust, intuitive foundation for high-resolution visual astronomy, specifically engineered to support optical tubes with a diameter up to 236mm. This mount brings the celebrated stability of the Dobsonian design to observers who demand a simple, solid platform that gets out of the way of the view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Stable Foundation for Telescopes up to 236mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mount is purpose-built to carry high-quality optical tubes with an outer diameter up to 236mm, making it an ideal match for many 8-inch Newtonian reflectors and other mid-sized instruments. The rigid structure is designed by Orion Optics UK to provide the vibration-dampening support necessary to take advantage of their world-class optics, ensuring that high-magnification views of planets and double stars are steady and sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntuitive Alt-Azimuth Control: The Visual Observer's Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Dobsonian mount is the epitome of functional simplicity. Instead of complex polar alignment and counterweights, you get immediate, intuitive \"point-and-look\" control. This alt-azimuth design is perfect for sweeping the Milky Way at low power or manually tracking Jupiter's moons at high power, connecting you directly to the motion of the night sky. While this design is the pinnacle for visual use, it is not suitable for the long-exposure astrophotography that requires an equatorial mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat size telescope does the Orion Optics UK 300mm Dobsonian Mount support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the \"300mm\" in the product name, which may refer to a dimension of the base, this mount is designed to accept telescope tubes with a maximum outer diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e236mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it a perfect fit for most 8-inch (203mm) Newtonian telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Orion Optics UK 300mm Mount suitable for astrophotography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic alt-azimuth Dobsonian mount, which is designed for \u003cstrong\u003evisual astronomy\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not track the sky in an arc to compensate for Earth's rotation. Therefore, it is not suitable for long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography. It can, however, be used for short exposures of the Moon and bright planets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does this mount provide smooth motion for tracking planets like Saturn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-built Dobsonian mount relies on low-friction bearing surfaces to achieve smooth, controllable movements in both altitude (up-down) and azimuth (left-right). This allows you to manually nudge the telescope along at high magnification to keep an object like Saturn or the Moon centered in the eyepiece with minimal vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use an Orion Optics UK 8\" f\/6 Newtonian on this 300mm mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, most likely. An 8-inch (203mm) Newtonian typically has a tube diameter well within the \u003cstrong\u003e236mm\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum capacity of this mount. This pairing would create a superb, high-quality instrument for visual deep-sky and planetary observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat materials is the 300mm Dobsonian Mount made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile specific materials are not listed, Orion Optics UK products are known for their robust construction. Dobsonian mounts are typically made from durable wood composites like birch plywood or MDF, chosen for their excellent vibration-damping properties and rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Orion Optics UK 300mm mount require assembly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like most Dobsonian mounts, it is typically shipped flat-packed and requires assembly. This usually involves simple hand tools and can be completed by following the included instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccepts telescope tubes up to 236mm in diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/orion-optics-uk-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orion Optics UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942577434909,"sku":"OOUK-300MM-DOBSONIAN-MOUNT-ACCEOTS-TUBES","price":753.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-250mm-Dobsonian-Mount-1_a3b363e5-ff01-4642-bd07-fb5962828079.jpg?v=1789608061","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/orion-optics-uk-300mm-dobsonian-mount-acceots-tubes-upto-236mm-dia","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}