Tabletop Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

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Sky-Watcher Heritage 130 Tabletop Dobsonian

A sturdy 130mm reflector on a simple rotating base that shows craters, planets and brighter nebulae.

Why it makes a great gift

Big light-gathering mirror at a fair price, with no complicated mount to learn.

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