Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
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The Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian telescope will open up the night sky for your entire family to discover. With excellent light grasp, point-and-view ease of use, and an array of helpful included accessories, the SkyQuest XT8 istruly one of the best beginner telescope values on the market today.The XT8's big 8" (205mm) parabolic primary mirror collects 78% more light than a 6" mirror, so you get greater ability to discern dust lanes in nebulas, resolvethe cores of prominent globular star clusters, and to reveal some of the more subtle structures in faint galaxies. The 1219mm focal length (f/5.9) XT8 mirror delivers clear and crisp views at moderate to high magnifications on clear nights with goodseeing conditions. Jupiter's cloud bands and the Moon's cratered surface come alive with vivid detail in the XT8's field of view.The SkyQuest XT8 features a 2" Crayford focuser, which allows use of optional 2" eyepieces. An included 2"-to-1.25" step-down adapter accommodates 1.25" eyepieces, such as the 25mm Plossl that comes with the telescope. It provides a significant 49xmagnifying power.The XT8's 45"-long enameled steel optical tube glides with silky smoothness on the sturdy Dobsonian base. You just grasp the front of the tube and point it toward your target using simple up-down and left-right motions. The "red dot" (LED) finder scopemakes it easy to find your target object and center it in the telescope's eyepiece.You also get three additional accessories to enhance your viewing experience: Orion's MoonMap 260, DeepMap 600, and a smartphone photo adapter for taking pictures through the telescope's eyepiece. A terrific value.A great telescope with the optical strength to please serious beginners and veteran skygazers alike, the Orion XT8 will provide years of astronomical adventure for you and your whole family.Meets or exceeds all California State Environmental Quality and Safety Regulations (CARB 93120 Phase 2 Compliant).
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