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The Milky Way never sets on an Obsession Telescope!
At Obsession we offer ten models to choose from. All are available in medium to large apertures in both our famous Classic design and the new Ultra Compacts. All utilize the best optics available anywhere at any price. Review the telescopes below and see why Obsessions are the most imitated telescopes on the market. More than 3,000 owners in 55 countries will agree, with an Obsession telescope you'll have a lifetime of observing fun.
"Obsession telescopes are still the standard by which all other Dobsonain-style Newtonians are judged."
Star Ware by Phil Harrington
12.5" f/5 Classic$5,995
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The Obsession 12.5 f/5 is a premium telescope for observers that want the best of all worlds. Crisp images at f/5 so no coma corrector needed. Super compact size that can be hauled in any car. Ease of use second to none. Full thickness primary for perfect images. Curved spider for views like an apochromat. Fully compatible with the powerful Argo Navis digital setting circles. Fast set up with no ladder needed. Nearly everyone can observe with their feet on the ground! In fact, sit down astronomy is possible for nearly half the sky. Ideal for star parties, public viewing events, schools, or anyone that wants a premium telescope. Views better than anything on the market of similar aperture. Best of all it's an Obsession with our famous quality and design at a fantastic price.
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15" f/4 Classic$7,495
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Now everyone can own a piece of the dream. The Obsession 15" has the same quality and award winning design as our other telescopes at a really great price. Four times the light gathering power of an 8 inch scope so you get much bigger and brighter images. With an Obsession 15" you can really see the universe. Easy to set up and use, the eyepiece height is always less than 5½ feet off the ground. Most observers won't even need to use a ladder! Wheelbarrow handles included at no extra charge.
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15" f/4 UC$7,495
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The Obsession 15" UC (Ultra Compact) is the ultimate compact scope for the discriminating enthusiast who wants big aperture in a small package. There are no short cuts in construction or performance. The Obsession 15" UC features the same quality craftsmanship and award winning design as found on our renown 20, 25, 30 and 36 inch telescopes.
The Obsession 15" f/4 UC includes the Feathertouch focuser, Telrad, external light baffle, and counterweight kit.
~ Cloudy Nights, Reader's Choice Gear of the Year 2008 ~
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18" f/4 Classic$8,495
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The Obsession 18" is the ultimate compact scope for the discriminating enthusiast who wants big aperture in a small package. There are no short cuts in construction or performance. The Obsession 18" features the same quality craftsmanship and award winning design as found on our renown 20", 25", 30" and 36 inch telescopes. A small step ladder is required when the scope is pointed near the zenith but most observing will be done with your feet on the ground. We've done our homework - the 18" is easy to set up and a joy to use. Fantastic deep sky and planetary images. One look and you'll re-learn what it means to be excited about astronomy.
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18" f/4 UC $8,495
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The Obsession 18" UC (Ultra Compact) is the ultimate compact scope for the discriminating enthusiast who wants big aperture in a small package. There are no short cuts in construction or performance. The Obsession 18" UC features the same quality craftsmanship and award winning design as found on our renown 20, 25, 30 and 36 inch telescopes. A small step ladder is required when the scope is pointed near the zenith but most observing will be done with your feet on the ground. We've done our homework - the 18 is easy to set up and a joy to use. Fantastic deep sky and planetary images. One look and you'll re-learn what it means to be excited about astronomy.
The Obsession 18" f/4.2 UC includes the Feathertouch focuser, Telrad, external light baffle, and counterweight kit.
~ Cloudy Nights, Reader's Choice Top Ten Finalist 2007 ~
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20" f/4 Classic$10,495
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This is truly big aperture. Thousands of deep sky objects will tempt you. In fact, nearly everything in Uranometria 2000 is within your grasp! The Obsession 20" is the scope that in 1989 revolutionized the Dobsonian. Our user friendly design, craftsmanship second to none, one person set up and super smooth operation have since made Obsession the standard by which all other Dobsonians are compared. The 20" is the ultimate blend of cost, ease of use, and visual impact. If you want an instrument that will provide you with a lifetime of celestial enjoyment, the Obsession 20" is it. It's simply the telescope of choice for deep sky enthusiasts.
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22" f/4 UC $11,495
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The NEW 22" f/4.2 UC is a revolutionary design. It is a large aperture telescope that collapses into a very small package. If you have limited hauling or storage capacity, then this is the scope for you.
Our revolutionary Virtual Mirror Box (VMB) is the foundation of the UC design. It is a welded steel framework made from NC laser cut steel. It provides four main functions. It provides the primary mirror cell, the altitude bearings, the connection points for the truss poles, and a retainer for the wheelbarrow handles. To keep it as ultra compact as possible, the side bearing portion is foldable to reduce the height of the VMB by half.
Same premium optics, same enhanced coatings, f/4.2 focal ratio and similar design to the popular 15 and 18 inch Ultra Compacts.
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