--- product_id: 49928815 title: "Dobson Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Telescope" brand: "orion" price: "R7470" currency: ZAR in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49928815-dobson-orion-skyquest-xt10i-intelliscope-telescope store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 14,000+ celestial objects 254mm aperture Stable wooden base Dobson Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Telescope **Brand:** orion **Price:** R7470 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌠 Unlock the Universe: Your Gateway to the Stars! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dobson Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Telescope by orion - **How much does it cost?** R7470 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49928815-dobson-orion-skyquest-xt10i-intelliscope-telescope) ## Best For - orion enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted orion brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Explore the Cosmos:** Navigate effortlessly to over 14,000 celestial wonders with the IntelliScope location system. - • **User-Friendly Design:** Point, observe, and immerse yourself in the universe with this intuitive 'push-to' telescope. - • **Complete Stargazing Kit:** Includes essential accessories like a 51mm Crayford focuser, multiple eyepieces, and Starry Night software for an enhanced experience. - • **Stability Meets Precision:** Enjoy a perfectly balanced telescope with a robust wooden base and CorrecTension adjustment knobs. - • **Brilliant Light Collection:** Experience stunning views with a massive 254mm aperture that captures the beauty of nebulae, galaxies, and more. ## Overview The Dobson Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Telescope is a high-performance telescope designed for both novice and experienced astronomers. With its impressive 254mm aperture and IntelliScope system, it allows users to easily locate and observe over 14,000 celestial objects. The telescope features a stable wooden base, manual focus, and comes equipped with essential accessories, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to explore the night sky. ## Description This remarkable telescope combines powerful 254mm diameter reflector optics with all the simplicity of the "point and observe" method. And thanks to the computerized pointing racket that came with the telescope, even the beginning astronomer is able to spot the location of more than 14,000 celestial wonders, carefully classified in the IntelliScope database. It's like having a personal guide to show you the Universe! The optical tube houses a 10" (254mm) parabolic mirror and sits on its state-of-the-art Dobson base, equipped with a Spring-free CorrecTension friction control system to ensure continuous movement and ensure the perfect balance of the tube at all times. ## Features - This intelligent "push-to" Dobson telescope can lead you to over 14,000 asters with its included IntelliScope location system. - Its large 254mm aperture collects plenty of light for brilliant views of nebulaes, galaxies and star clusters and close-up studies of the moon and planets. - The stable stand provided by the wooden base of the Dobson telescope and CorrecTension adjustment knobs maintain the balance of the telescope's optical tube in all positions. - Easy to use 'point and observe' type of the Dobson telescope and its IntelliScope system give a perfect telescope for a lifetime - It includes a 51mm Crayford focusing system, two Sirius Plossl eyepieces in 32mm (25mm and 10mm), a 9x50 right-angle image finder, an eyepiece holder tablet, a collimation and Starry Night software ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Package Dimensions L x W x H | 69.3 x 64.8 x 13.7 centimetres | | Package Weight | 14.24 Kilograms | | Brand | Orion | | Objective Lens Diameter | 254 Millimetres | | Part number | 10019 | | Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount | | Focus type | Manual Focus | | Aperture Modes | over-200mm | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Orion - **Eye piece lens description:** Plossl - **Objective lens diameter:** 254 Millimetres - **Telescope mount description:** Altazimuth Mount - **Focus type:** Manual Focus - **Finderscope:** optical - **Lens coating description:** Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide - **Focal length description:** 1270 millimeters - **Field of view:** 1.02 Degrees - **Zoom ratio:** 8.1-25.4 ## Images ![Dobson Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Telescope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lWZ+gJUJL.jpg) ![Dobson Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Telescope - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712tXxvCTgL.jpg) ![Dobson Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Telescope - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IC3QYWWUL.jpg) ![Dobson Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Telescope - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ty0cYgrGL.jpg) ![Dobson Orion SkyQuest XT10i IntelliScope Telescope - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61n4ZHMxD9L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: So it 'goes to' but doesn't track, therefore assume has no equatorial mount and as such would not be suitable for astrophotographers?** A: No it only push to you'd need go to equatorial mount **Q: Can I Upgrade to dual focus** A: Yes you can upgrade the focuser on this scope just shop around to see what suites you, a good upgrades is a moonlight focuser FLO sell the upgrade kit **Q: Why is the packaging for xt10i lighter and smaller than xt8i?** A: might be it comes in two packs? **Q: does it track objects in the sky for long periods of time?** A: No. It doesn't track. You it's a 'push to' not 'go to'. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49928815-dobson-orion-skyquest-xt10i-intelliscope-telescope](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49928815-dobson-orion-skyquest-xt10i-intelliscope-telescope) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*