Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 16″ – 406/1830 Dobson

The flagship: sixteen inch visual high-end

The Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 16-inch is the largest telescope in the Skyline family. The 406 mm parabolic mirror gathers 3,364 times more light than the naked eye: the realm where faint galaxies reveal structure, emission nebulae show filaments, and globular clusters sparkle down to their core. Primary mirror cooling and an 8×40 optical finder are standard.

Be honest about the size

A full 16-inch tube is a substantial instrument that requires a permanent location or a trailer setup; those who travel frequently should choose the Retractable model or the GSO 16-inch Truss. The 25 mm and 10 mm Plössl eyepieces provide 73x and 183x magnification; on paper, magnifications up to about 812x are feasible, but in practice, what really matters is what you see at each magnification that you wouldn’t see with smaller mirrors.

For whom yes, for whom no

Recommended for the dedicated deep-sky observer with dark skies and space, who visually seeks the maximum. Not for the beginner; start with 8 or 10 inches and grow with experience.

What's in the box?

• Optical tube 406/1830 with parabolic mirror
• Wooden Dobsonian mount
• Plössl eyepieces 25 mm and 10 mm (1.25 inch)
• 8x40 optical viewfinder
• Main mirror cooling

Featured accessories

• A 2-inch moon filter (50%) makes moon observations comfortable with this mirror size.

Unsure about the right size? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you choose. Also check out all Dobson telescopes in our assortment.