Zhumell Dobsonian 10 in. (600 x 254mm) Telescope

Pros: Great extras (collimeter, fan), great value, fast shipping, great scope.
Cons: You need to print the directions from www.zhumell.com

This is a 10" (254 mm) Dobsonian mounted reflector from Zhumell - a company in Minnesota that used to be known for binoculars - but I think that these scopes will change that. It has a 1250 mm focal length, and a ratio of F/4.92. The reported limiting ...

Pros: -Teflon Base (greater mobility)
-1.25" / 2" eyepiece converter
-Cooling fan
-Laser (helps with the mirror collimation)
Cons: -70 lbs. (sometimes heavy to carry)
-mirror misalignment (can sometimes become misaligned)

              The 10" Zhumell Dobsonian telescope is a great telescope that gives the user the ability to explore the many vast and distant celestial objects of the universe, right from their very...

Pros: Quality components, easy assembly, breathtaking views.
Cons: Heavy to move around.

This telescope was a step up from a 70mm refractor for me and my family. It was very easy to assemble (less than 1 hour total) and easy to collimate. The quality of the components appears to be great. The views I have had thus far have been outstanding. I am very pleased with the purchase.