All of my other telescopes I bought used, needing some level of restoration and this was my first time buying a telescope brand new. YOU ARE HERE >> HOME | EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC | ES 16" Truss Dob Telescope. We tested their Generation II 16-inch option, which has been upgraded recently to improve its mechanics. Page 1 User Manual Explore Scientific Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescopes DANGER! EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 16" Dobsonian - [ IMPORTED ON ORDER] D=406 / F=1826mm 2nd Generation Truss Tube 'Ultra Light' Dobsonian Telescope: 2,10,000 + 18% GST [ click to enlarge] [ click … Page 2 of 2 - Explore Scientific 16 truss tube dobsonian purchase issues [Resolved] - posted in Reflectors: I have no idea why the telescope showed up from Amazon in the condition it did. This 16-inch truss tube offering from Explore Scientific is shipped in one box, with the rocker and mirror box pre-assembled and the other components ready to fit together by way of thumbscrews. Never use a telescope for solar observing without a special filter! While many commercial Dobsonians use rolled steel tubes and wooden rocker boxes, for this instrument they have been constructed from aluminium. Aperture: 16" (406mm), Series: Explore Scientific Dobs, Type: Dobsonian Telescopes Providing photos is a GREAT way to speed the process along. Immediate permanent damage to your eyes will occur as soon as you are pointing the telescope at or near the sun. The … When a customer has a problem with an Explore Scientific product, please immediately contact us so we can take care of the problem. Page 1 of 2 - Explore Scientific 16 truss tube dobsonian purchase issues [Resolved] - posted in Reflectors: I bought an Explore Scientific 16 truss tube dob brand new on Amazon- shipped and sold by Explore Scientific- during their Memorial Day sale promotion. Explore Scientific took the telescope and maintained the original design concepts but refined the design for a high quality truss tube Dobsonian telescope that won't break the bank. Explore Scientific produces a range of elegant lightweight truss tube Dobsonian reflectors with mirrors ranging in diameter from 10-inch, to a whopping 20-inch. Top Rated Gear: Explore Scientific 16" 4.6mm f/4.5 Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope MFR: DOB1645-00. This 16" Explore Scientific Dobsonian telescope features an ultra-lightweight truss tube design.