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203mm aperture and 1200mm focal length allow you to reach deep into space for jaw-dropping images
The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use
Now includes an upgraded 2" Crayford-style focuser that accepts 1.25" and 2" eyepieces
Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, collimation cap, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software
Now includes a Bonus Accessory Pack with right-angle finder scope, LaserMate collimator and Deep Map

Our classic SkyQuest XT8 Dob isn't just good bang for the buck. It's a veritable explosion of telescope value. In a review of six 8" Dobsonian telescopes, Sky & Telescope (1/00) pronounced it the "best of the batch." Astronomy magazine (5/03) said it "brought easy enjoyment to deep-sky observing." We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

The classic XT8 combines powerful optics with the ultimate in mechanical simplicity and stability. It features a precision 8" (203mm) parabolic primary mirror, center-marked at the factory for precise collimation and mounted in a cast-aluminum support cell that provides maximum ventilation. The mirror pulls in 73% more light than a 6", enough to tease out dust lanes in nebulas, resolve the cores of prominent globular clusters, and reveal subtle structure in elusive galaxies.

You're in total control as you point the scope effortlessly to your target object anywhere in the sky. The 46"-long enameled steel tube glides on its sturdy Dobsonian base. A gentle push or pull on the navigation knob puts you right in the observing pocket.

The CorrecTension spring system applies just the right amount of friction on the altitude bearings to ensure proper tube balance.

The SkyQuest XT8 now features an upgraded 2" Crayford-style focuser that accepts both 1.25" and 2" accessories.

The XT8 comes with a host of great accessories. You get two 1.25" Sirius Plossl eyepieces, 25mm (48x) and 10mm (120x), and aluminum eyepiece rack, an Orion quick-collimation cap, and a snap-on dust cover. Now, for a limited time, when you buy the SkyQuest XT8 Classic, you'll receive a Bonus Accessory Pack with a 9x50 right-angle finder scope, LaserMate collimator and DeepMap star chart.

For the intrepid beginner to the veteran skygazer, the classic SkyQuest XT8 lives up to its billing by Astronomy magazine as a "work of art." Get this masterpiece now at its new lower price! One-year limited warranty

Tehnical Specifications :

Manufacturer	ORION Telescopes & Binoculars
Use	Astronomy
User Level	Level intermediate
Optical design	Reflector
Optical diameter	203mm
Focal length	1200mm
Focal ratio	5.9
Optics type	Parabolic
Glass material	soda lime plate
Eyepieces included	Sirius Plossl 10mm, 25mm
Magnification with included eyepieces	48x, 120x
Resolving power	0.57 arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification	30x
Highest useful magnification	300x
Limiting stellar magnitude	13,3
Optical quality	Diffreaction Limited
Finder scope	9x50mm
Secondary mirror obstruction	1.85 in.
Focuser	2" Crayford
Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter	24%
Mount style	Dobsonian
Astro-imaging capability	Simple moon shots
Tube material	Steel
Tripod material	Wood
Length of optical tube	44.5 in.
Weight, optical tube	20.3 lbs.
Weight, mount/tripod	34.0 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled	41.0 lbs.
Additional included accessories	Orion LaserMate Deluxe Collimator, DeepMap 600 star chart
Other features	CorrecTension system, Navigation knob, eyepiece rack, 2" Focuser, 1.25" eyepiece adapter
Warranty	One year