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Skywatcher 8-inch Dobsonian Telescope

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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; } } Due to its simplicity, the Dobsonian mounted telescope is popular among amateur astronomers and telescope makers. This telescope is simple to operate, as long as stablisation of the optical tube is achieved, it can remain in its desired position to view an object and maintain its position even when the mount is rotated. This 8'' Dobsonian has a large aperture (203mm), the aperture is the factor for a telescope's light gathering power, the greater the aperture the brighter/clearer the view, which means a bright image delivery is easily achieved. This telescope has excellent wide field and deep-sky exploration properties due to its high levels of magnification, making this model an ideal choice for its cost Full Specifications Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) Optical Design Newtonian Aperture 200mm (8-inch) Focal Length 1200mm Focal Ratio f/6.0 Included Eyepiece Super 10mm (120x), Super 25mm (48x Magnification) Finderscope 6x30 Focuser 2" Crayford with 1.25" Adapter Highest Useful Magnification 400x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12.9  Mount Mount Type Dobsonian Warranty 5 Year Warranty   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.  
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RRP $899.99 RRP OUR PRICE $749.95

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    Due to its simplicity, the Dobsonian mounted telescope is popular among amateur astronomers and telescope makers. This telescope is simple to operate, as long as stablisation of the optical tube is achieved, it can remain in its desired position to view an object and maintain its position even when the mount is rotated.

    This 8'' Dobsonian has a large aperture (203mm), the aperture is the factor for a telescope's light gathering power, the greater the aperture the brighter/clearer the view, which means a bright image delivery is easily achieved. This telescope has excellent wide field and deep-sky exploration properties due to its high levels of magnification, making this model an ideal choice for its cost

    Full Specifications

    Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
    Optical Design Newtonian
    Aperture 200mm (8-inch)
    Focal Length 1200mm
    Focal Ratio f/6.0
    Included Eyepiece Super 10mm (120x), Super 25mm (48x Magnification)
    Finderscope 6x30
    Focuser 2" Crayford with 1.25" Adapter
    Highest Useful Magnification 400x
    Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12.9
     Mount
    Mount Type Dobsonian
    Warranty 5 Year Warranty

     

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    Celestron Omni 2x Barlow Lens Celestron Omni 2x Barlow Lens
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    saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s saxon Push Guide Smartphone Adapter
    Replace the stock finderscope with a Push Guide Smartphone Adapter to help you navigate the sky using planetarium guidance apps such as StarWalk 2.
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    saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit
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    saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s
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    saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s saxon Push Guide Smartphone Adapter
    Replace the stock finderscope with a Push Guide Smartphone Adapter to help you navigate the sky with your smartphone.
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    Keep your telescope and lenses in top shape by cleaning them of any dust and debris.
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    More Information
    Optical DesignNewtonian Reflector
    Aperture203mm
    Focal Length1200mm
    Focal Ratio5.9
    Highest Magnification406x
    Mount TypeDobsonian mount
    Eyepiece 1Super 10mm
    Eyepiece 2Super 25mm
    Finderscope Make9x50
    Tube Length112cm
    Electronic Hand ControlNo
    Motor DriveNo
    Warranty Information5 Years
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