{"id":30773,"date":"2025-10-11T13:36:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T11:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=30773"},"modified":"2026-07-18T13:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T11:50:38","slug":"explore-scientific-305-1525-dobson-ultra-light-gen-ii","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/explore-scientific-305-1525-dobson-ultra-light-gen-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Scientific 305\/1525 Dobson Ultra Light Gen II"},"content":{"rendered":"

Twelve inches that fit in the trunk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Explore Scientific Dobson 305\/1525 Ultra Light Gen II<\/strong> is designed for serious visual observers. The 305 mm primary mirror captures 44 percent more light than the 254 mm model: fainter nebulae, galaxies, and globular clusters become significantly more visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gen II: stiffer, lighter, faster to assemble<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The all-metal truss construction is stiffer and lighter than classic wooden Dobsons. The modular design assembles in minutes and packs away just as quickly: the secondary mirror cage, truss tubes, and altitude wheels all fit inside the aluminum rocker box. The parabolic BK7 mirror rests in a modern 9-point cell with front collimation, and two fans quickly bring it to ambient temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be honest about the size<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Twelve inches is a commitment: expect around 25 kg total and a permanent spot in the car. If you're undecided between the 254 and the 305, and the telescope will mostly be in the garden, then the 254 is the more manageable all-rounder. If you regularly drive to dark skies, the extra aperture will pay off immediately. The practical working magnification is around 250x to 350x.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n