5 REASONS To Buy a 6" Skywatcher Virtuoso Gti

5 REASONS To Buy a 6" Skywatcher Heritage 150p Virtuoso Gti Telescope. The best beginner telescope, similar to the AWB Onesky but with a goto feature, essential to find and TRACK the objects in the sky, allowing Astrophotography and EAA.
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[@DobsonianPower]

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[@AnotherAmateurAstronomer]

The very best thing about this telescope is the weight. Very light. Good for elder, feeble folk. The first Dobsonian I have found that ti not too heavy.

[@hart316]

Can you engage and disengage the GoTo clutch so you can use the it manually? I want to get this, but would like to use manually on occasions and not relying on app for control.

[@DobsonianPower]

Hello. Yes you can! And actually it's one of the advantages of this telescope

[@mustang5132]

Not sure if this has been said, but an even better combination is the telescope on the manual tabletop dobsonian mount paired with the AZ-GTI. You can nicely fit it on a tripod and it’s a much smaller package travel with. You can also use the AZ-GTI for tracking photography and turn it into EQ mode

[@DobsonianPower]

It's also a nice combo, more expensive though.

[@mustang5132]

@@DobsonianPower only if you get it with the tripod and extension. But I think it’s definitely worth it. Much easier to use than putting it on the floor or finding a table

[@simonhardwick1168]

It's great I tested mine for the first time last night but as like you weather was a problem but I got to see a bit of mars and Jupiter if only for a couple of minutes. Why does yours have a big 6 on the side is there different version mine did not come with the big 6 sticker?

[@DobsonianPower]

That's just a sticker i bought. Congrats for your new telescope!!

[@ScreenPrintR]

Nice. Great job explaining everything to us novices. Thank you, and great videos.

[@DobsonianPower]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@pl00st]

Thanks for the nice video. I was looking for the Sky-Watcher Flextube 200p, but couldn´t find much about that 8 inch version... is it because it is not recommended or just is it the higher price spot?

[@DobsonianPower]

Does it have goto?

[@pl00st]

@@DobsonianPoweryes, sorry, forgot to mention, it should be the Goto Version

[@DobsonianPower]

@@pl00st ah, that one is better than the 6". Go for it!

[@quasar9058]

This is really a good telescope.

[@DobsonianPower]

[@phoebelala]

Great video, yesterday I bought the 127 mm Maksutov that Skywatcher sell with this mount. I only did this because I wanted the Mak for portability and in the UK, there is no stock of the OTA on its own. The mount is still in the box but I will for sure use it. Many thanks for your beautiful images.

[@DobsonianPower]

Enjoy it 👍

[@timbudd1018]

Thanks! We got one for Christmas. Any chance you can do a colimation video for this model?

[@DobsonianPower]

maybe in the future. Please look at the instruction manual, they have there the explanation. Use the collimation cap and then tight very well the locking knobs, it's easy, you'll see

[@douglascolby2908]

I'm researching buying my 2nd scope and this one is wicked awesome. I wonder, though, is it reliable? Does it always work and usually not fail, as far as the go-to goes?

[@DobsonianPower]

I'm very happy with it

[@jiribartak2547]

How much the tube only weights please? I cant find that parameter anywhere...

[@DobsonianPower]

4kg

[@anaximandrosIT]

I just got informed that mine will be delayed until January! :( But I'm looking forward to receive it to enjoy of the sky also when I don't have much time to take outside the 12" or when the weather is not so good and it isn't worth to put out the 12". We have to be able to dedicate to the observation of the universe every instant we can do it! And the Virtuoso will be a big help! :)

[@DobsonianPower]

It's an excellent complement to the 12 inch.

[@PillarsOfCreationakaPillarbhai]

Did you receive it ? They are saying it'll be available by April

[@anaximandrosIT]

Yes, but I bought it months ago, they already sent mine, at the moment it's stuck in canarian customs, it is supposed to be delivered next week 🤞🏼

[@marcusholmqvist9236]

Great video! Do you think it will be possible to either attach a small DLSR to this or perhaps using the dovetail rail to attach a DSLR and use it for some DSLR EAA?

[@DobsonianPower]

In the focuser it's possible depending on the weight, but risky because if it's too heavy it will bend. However, to piggyback stuff it's possible and i just did it adding a small rig to mine for solar with 2 cameras. It can handle very well.

[@petelopez5826]

Do you have problems with glare coming from the sides of the extended part of scope and with dew building up on the mirror? I’m shopping for my first telescope. Thanks

[@DobsonianPower]

No i don't. But i made all mods to make sure it stay well protected

[@MarkosPlaneSpot]

So should i buy this as my first telescope? It seems perfect and i has a afordable price, my main goal is to see planets, nebulas, galaxies, stars (i will buy a filter for Sun). Anyways... should i buy it? Edit: i live in a small city with no air polution and it is very clear at night and there is a small quantity of light.

[@romionthefly5191]

Hi. I‘d like to buy the equipment you show in this video. Unfortunately your Link has so much equipment, I really don‘t know what to chose. I am from Germany and like your channel and videos very much. Thanks and clear sky, Roman

[@DobsonianPower]

Hi. It's the section that has the links for the focuser upgrade. Above the video of that upgrade.

[@hunter133official]

I think i'd rather buy a solid tube because of the focuser and the durability. Rack-and-pinion 2" vs Helical 1.25" I kind of want the Virtuoso GTi mount though. GoTo functionality can't be beat.

[@CiaranMal1]

Would you recommend this over an 8” Dob as first and possibly a keeper scope for father and 5 year old son

[@DobsonianPower]

If portability is not important and if possible, i would recommend an 8" Go-to instead. If possible...$$$

[@CiaranMal1]

@@DobsonianPower could push to 8” dob with out go to.

[@DobsonianPower]

@@CiaranMal1 yes but if later you want to take pictures you'll need tracking. Think in that. The 6" has it all

[@jmendez584]

Very impressive pictures! What camera did you use with the telescope?

[@DobsonianPower]

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[@jackg7225]

I’m trying to get into this area but it’s not so easy. I don’t have a goto telescope maybe I need this one. I’m experimenting with my 8” dobsonian and the moon and planets move so fast. I was able to get a little bit of the moon but I haven’t figured out the sharp cap settings, Jupiter moves out of the frame so fast and it’s just a blob so far,

[@DobsonianPower]

Are you on Europe? An eq platform would solve that and you can keep your 8" which is better

[@jackg7225]

@@DobsonianPower I looked last year when I saw yours but I thought it ran over $2000 for one. My xt8 only cost me $450

[@DobsonianPower]

@@jackg7225 on Europe there are cheaper options

[@arturo1990]

where can I buy that shroud ASTROART for this telescope? Thanks.,

[@DobsonianPower]

All in dobsonianpower.com

[@arturo1990]

@@DobsonianPoweri don’t see the shroud listed 🤔

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

A friend bought one of these and the only issues I have with it are too much plastic and the focuser. If it had a decent focuser and a solid tube or metal parts where they are important I'd be interested. I am hoping these mounts become available separately.

[@DobsonianPower]

For $400 and the results i got i can't complaint.

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

@@DobsonianPower Does the collimation change between uses? My friend's focuser seemed a bit coarse and not too smooth. If we get some clear skies, I hope to have a look through it. I may eventually get one just for the mount.

[@DobsonianPower]

@@cattaraugustonawanda4426 may change. Has to be checked before observations. You need to hack the focuser kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaSvm4p8h954nqs

[@SONICBOOM-117]

Hey hope this comment finds you well. May I ask, what are you using to power your 6 gti? I need a power bank that’s portable.

[@DobsonianPower]

@@SONICBOOM-117 here. Works great with any telescope amzn.to/47mCdRb?AMZN%F0%9F%8C%8DMini%20UPS%20power%20supply%20i%20use%20in%20all%20Dobsonian%20Telescopes&

[@SONICBOOM-117]

@@DobsonianPower shanqiu very much 😁

[@DobsonianPower]

ask whenever you need 😊

[@SONICBOOM-117]

@@DobsonianPower I definitely will have a question or two soon. Big thanks my friend. ☀️ is king!!!!

[@SONICBOOM-117]

@@DobsonianPower tiago, hope all is well. Looking forward to your live stream again. I have a question, how did you mount your ups power bank to your GTI 6? Velcro? Seems pretty heavy for velcro lol thanks 🙏

[@sjpp71]

Looks like a really nice scope. The only thing I would like it to be better is the focuser, I understand is helical, made of plastic. Apart from that I'm sure is a good and simple scope. Additionally, the GoTo AltAz mount in my opinion is good value as you could also use it with other small telescope. That's another point to its favor. Nice video, better luck with the weather next time :)

[@DobsonianPower]

👍👍

[@gavinrobinson6908]

In your opinion Tiago, what are the best eyepieces for viewing purposes, that you have used with this telescope?

[@DobsonianPower]

I use a 25mm with a 5x barlow to get 5mm. I would buy something around 5mm because you need magnification in that large field

[@gavinrobinson6908]

@@DobsonianPower thank you so much, I currently have a gold band svbony 20mm and 6mm and was looking to get 1 higher end eyepiece, I currently don’t have a Barlow though, do you think that is a must have?

[@DobsonianPower]

@@gavinrobinson6908 i think you'll be fine with the 6mm to go deeper. Maybe an explore scientific in the future is a good upgrade. A 2x barlow with the 20mm will give you a 10mm. It's one more eyepiece and the barlow can be used in the future with others. But i would first upgrade to a high mag eyepiece from ES. A 4.7mm maybe

[@gavinrobinson6908]

@@DobsonianPower I will look into the 4.7! I appreciate the quick replies, love your videos!

[@wc5723]

Thanks to your videos and reviews I have ordered one of these with the 150p OTA. Since you have used this set up (the table top model) do you think it would work with a C6 SCT OTA or would that be too heavy? I will use either or both scopes with my ZWO ASI224 camera so not too heavy. What do you think?

[@DobsonianPower]

Should work but i don't know the threshold

[@mustang5132]

Does this mount not have WiFi connection like the AZ-GTI?

[@DobsonianPower]

Yes

[@bubble3438]

I regret that I didn't buy this one instead of my "original" Heritage 150P with no motor. Do you know any goto mount that would be good for my telescope? Maybe it would be more worrh to upgrade to a Nexstar? Been interested in planetary images.

[@DobsonianPower]

I would buy the new one and gift someone with the old one for Christmas 🎄

[@bubble3438]

@@DobsonianPower I like that idea!

[@mustang5132]

Yes! Buy an AZ-GTI. I made this combination instead of buying the virtuoso version and it’s fantastic. One of the best beginner set ups you can get. I even use the mount for photography and have just now changed it to EQ mode

[@lapua9828]

I'm having the same regret, I'm thinking about buying the original virtuoso, with the Synscan adapter. Comes with a small maksutov, and as far as I can tell the mount is virtually the same

[@DobsonianPower]

@@lapua9828 there's a maksutov and also a newtonian version

[@crystallily9437]

Your 12inch scope is amazing

[@DobsonianPower]

It's a very powerful telescope indeed 👍👍

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for sharing. Too bad you got the rain. 🙁

[@DobsonianPower]

thanks Ron. Next time will be better, hopefully

[@Cevher7382]

Man, can you explain that why the stars have 6 light beams did you observe? Normally, if your telescope is with a circle primary mirror, the stars must to have 4 light beams.

[@DobsonianPower]

because this scope has only 3 spider vanes

[@chrisg9602]

I'm getting the.150 gti

[@DobsonianPower]

It's a good purchase, congrats 👍