{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-350mm-dobsonian-mount-acceots-tubes-upto-385mm-dia","title":"Orion Optics UK 350mm Dobsonian Mount","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccommodates large Newtonian optical tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for 350mm class telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts tube diameters up to 385mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Dobsonian alt-azimuth design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a stable, ground-based platform\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 350mm Dobsonian Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orion Optics UK 350mm Dobsonian Mount provides a robust, ground-based alt-azimuth platform specifically built for large Newtonian optical tubes. This mount is engineered to accept tubes with an outer diameter of up to 385mm, making it the ideal base for a powerful 350mm-class instrument.\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 Solid Foundation for Tubes up to 385mm in Diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dobsonian mount is designed to carry the significant weight and length of a large-aperture Newtonian telescope. With a cradle that accepts optical tubes up to 385mm in diameter, it provides the necessary stability for high-magnification viewing of planets and deep-sky objects, ensuring vibrations quickly dampen for a steady image.\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 Point-and-View Control for 350mm Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to the Dobsonian design philosophy, this mount offers simple and intuitive \"point-and-view\" operation. The smooth motions in both altitude and azimuth allow you to glide a 350mm telescope across the night sky, manually tracking everything from the Moon's craters to faint galaxies with ease and precision, free from the complexity of electronic controllers.\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 telescopes will the Orion Optics UK 350mm Dobsonian Mount support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mount is designed for 350mm (approximately 14-inch) Newtonian telescopes. It can physically accommodate any optical tube with an outer diameter up to 385mm, providing a secure and stable base for instruments in this aperture class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Orion Optics UK 350mm Dobsonian Mount suitable for a beginner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the simple design is excellent for beginners and seasoned astronomers alike. A Dobsonian mount is operated by hand, which is the most intuitive way to explore the night sky. There is no need for polar alignment, power supplies, or computers; you simply point the telescope where you want to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Orion Optics UK 350mm Mount provide smooth motion for tracking objects like Jupiter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDobsonian mounts like this one from Orion Optics UK utilize low-friction bearing surfaces for both altitude (up-down) and azimuth (left-right) movements. This allows you to make fine, controlled adjustments with gentle hand pressure to keep planets like Jupiter or Saturn centered in the eyepiece, even at high magnifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Orion Optics UK 350mm Dobsonian Mount for astrophotography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mount is designed for visual astronomy. While you can take short exposures of the Moon and bright planets (a technique called \"lucky imaging\"), its alt-azimuth design is not suitable for long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography. For that, an equatorial mount that tracks the rotation of the Earth is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat assembly is required for the Orion Optics UK 350mm Dobsonian Mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDobsonian mounts are typically shipped flat-packed and require some assembly. This usually involves basic hand tools to assemble the rocker box and ground board. Once constructed, placing your optical tube in the cradle is a straightforward process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill I need to add counterweights to my 350mm telescope with this mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper balance is crucial for a Dobsonian. While the mount is built for a 350mm-class OTA, the final balance will depend on your specific combination of finder scope, eyepiece, and other accessories. If the tube is front-heavy or back-heavy, you may need to add small counterweights or adjust the tube's position in its rings to achieve smooth, effortless motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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":52942581530909,"sku":"OOUK-350MM-DOBSONIAN-MOUNT-ACCEOTS-TUBES","price":1159.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-250mm-Dobsonian-Mount-2_739ee44d-8f1c-4490-8939-4afd374ed2c3.jpg?v=1789608095","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/orion-optics-uk-350mm-dobsonian-mount-acceots-tubes-upto-385mm-dia","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}