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Saxon 8 Dobsonian Telescope -8 inch

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@media screen and (max-width: 600px) { .mobile-hide { display: none !important; } } @media screen and (min-width: 601px) { .desktop-hide { display: none !important; } } All hail the stable and solid Dobsonian mount! The Saxon 8" Dobsonian Telescope -8 inch designed with a huge diameter tube and heavy base, makes deep sky observations easy and extremely productive. Dobsonians are known in the telescope world to be one of the simplest and most functional in gathering light. It's no wonder a Dobsonian stays with an astronomy enthusiast for a good many years - due to its minimal mechanical parts, it is difficult to break down!    Features 203mm aperture 1200mm focal length (F/5.9) Dobsonian Mount Comes with Plossl Eyepieces and 9x50 Finderscope   The best part about the Saxon 8" Dobsonian Telescope -8 inch is looking through its single element glass to find your images crisp and detailed. With an 8" Dobsonian you can expect to see a few nebulae, some planets, and in detail the moon. The "paraboloidol" primary mirror of this tube eliminates sperical aberration while a four-arm secondary mirror bracket reduces diffraction spikes and light loss. With this proper construction, the 8" Dob tube is well sealed to gather maximal light while producing high resolution images  In addition, this model includes a 2" focuser with a 1.25" adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size. With the Saxon 8" Dobsonian Telescope -8 inch you get a 10mm and 25mm 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece.  Tension Control HandleThis Saxon Dob is fitted with a Tension Control Handle (US Patent #6,940,642), to provide a tension adjuster so that users can easily turns to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboard of the mount. Telescopes then need not be balanced in order to stay in position. A tension adjuster also allows the optical tube to stay in position although the tube can still be moved when prompted.  The Saxon 8" Dobsonian Telescope -8 inch is covered by a 5-Year Warranty. Weight: 19kg (Fully assembled)   Recommended Accessories saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3sCapture images through your telescope on your smartphone using the ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s. Perfect for getting started with astrophotography! Celestron Omni 2x Barlow LensDouble the magnification of your telescope with a barlow lens. Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. Don't go without it! saxon Push Guide Smartphone AdapterReplace the stock finderscope with a Push Guide Smartphone Adapter to help you navigate the sky using planetarium guidance apps such as StarWalk 2. saxon Optical Lens Cleaning KitKeep your telescope and lenses in top shape by cleaning them of any dust and debris. saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3sCapture images through your telescope on your smartphone! Celestron Omni 2x Barlow LensDouble the magnification of your telescope! Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. saxon Push Guide Smartphone AdapterReplace the stock finderscope with a Push Guide Smartphone Adapter to help you navigate the sky with your smartphone. saxon Optical Lens Cleaning KitKeep your telescope and lenses in top shape by cleaning them of any dust and debris. About saxon - High Quality Optics The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well though out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation. Product Code: 239108
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    All hail the stable and solid Dobsonian mount! The Saxon 8" Dobsonian Telescope -8 inch designed with a huge diameter tube and heavy base, makes deep sky observations easy and extremely productive. Dobsonians are known in the telescope world to be one of the simplest and most functional in gathering light. It's no wonder a Dobsonian stays with an astronomy enthusiast for a good many years - due to its minimal mechanical parts, it is difficult to break down! 

     

    Features

    • 203mm aperture
    • 1200mm focal length (F/5.9)
    • Dobsonian Mount
    • Comes with Plossl Eyepieces and 9x50 Finderscope

     

    The best part about the Saxon 8" Dobsonian Telescope -8 inch is looking through its single element glass to find your images crisp and detailed. With an 8" Dobsonian you can expect to see a few nebulae, some planets, and in detail the moon. The "paraboloidol" primary mirror of this tube eliminates sperical aberration while a four-arm secondary mirror bracket reduces diffraction spikes and light loss. With this proper construction, the 8" Dob tube is well sealed to gather maximal light while producing high resolution images 

    In addition, this model includes a 2" focuser with a 1.25" adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size. With the Saxon 8" Dobsonian Telescope -8 inch you get a 10mm and 25mm 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece. 

    Tension Control Handle
    This Saxon Dob is fitted with a Tension Control Handle (US Patent #6,940,642), to provide a tension adjuster so that users can easily turns to add or reduce tension, thereby increasing or decreasing the friction between the optical tube and the sideboard of the mount. Telescopes then need not be balanced in order to stay in position. A tension adjuster also allows the optical tube to stay in position although the tube can still be moved when prompted. 

    The Saxon 8" Dobsonian Telescope -8 inch is covered by a 5-Year Warranty. 

    Weight: 19kg (Fully assembled)

     

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    About saxon - High Quality Optics

    The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well though out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation.

    Product Code: 239108

    More Information
    Optical DesignNewtonian Reflector
    Aperture203mm
    Focal Length1200mm
    Focal Ratio5.9
    Highest Magnification406x
    Mount TypeDobsonian mount
    Dovetail TypeVixen
    Eyepiece 1Plossl 25mm
    Eyepiece 2Plossl 10mm
    Finderscope Make9x50
    Tube Length20.5 x 112cm
    Electronic Hand ControlNo
    Motor DriveNo
    Warranty Information5 Years Limited Warranty
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