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Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian (480 x 203mm) Telescope

 
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Key Features
  • Optical Design: Newtonians
  • Optical Diameter: 203 mm
  • Finderscope: Optical
  • Focal Length: 1200 mm
  • Max Useful Magnification: x 480
  • Mount Type: Altazimuth
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This remarkable scope combines powerful 203mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the optional IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe!
 
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Simplicity, Quality, and Performance [Update 6/24/07]

Date of Review:  Oct 5, 2001
The Bottom Line: A fantastic deal for a first telescope. It's got the performance, the price is right, and it's built to last. The XT8 is a classic design for learning the sky.
Review: The Orion XT8 Dobsonian Telescope shows what standing the test of time is all about. Except for minor modifications, these telescopes have remained unchanged since they were introduced, and have been standing up to use. Some have been all the...
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  5.0

by: Pirich
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Well made, great optics, beautiful...
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Orion Skyquest Intelliscope XT8

Date of Review:  Jun 9, 2005
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this telescope for the beginner. It affords the aperature needed to view Deep Sky Objects as well as planets.
Review: , as many have always had an interest in astronomy. But this past year, I was talking to a co-worker and we got on the topic. He explained how a couple of years back when Tasco's Miami facililty was leaving town how he had purchased a couple of gun...
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  5.0

by: jdlopez
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Large Aperature, Sturdy Mount, Ease of...
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Lack of tracking, Mount can't be set up...
 

Excellent value for such a powerful and versitile scope

Date of Review:  Aug 8, 2007
The Bottom Line: Excellent overall mid level telescope with an excellent price. If you are looking for a step up from a beginner scope, you can't go wrong with this.
Review: I purchased this scope used on Ebay several months ago. I've had half a dozen viewing sessions with it and I am absolutely delighted with this scope in nearly every way!

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by: davebenham
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN 9986

Key Features
Optical Design   Newtonians
Optical Diameter 203 mm
Finderscope   Optical
Focal Length 1200 mm
Max Useful Magnification x 480
Mount Type   Altazimuth
Motorized No

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UPC 410000065433
Product ID 20743273
 
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Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
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 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, and FREE Starry Night astronomy software Big-aperture optics + point-and-view ease of use = out-of-this-world value
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SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
An 8" (203mm) parabolic primary mirror that reaches deep into space to serve up jaw-dropping images of the planets, nebulas, clusters, and galaxies. The Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian features a sleek, innovative design and an 8" mirror that will let you see galaxies far, far away! The Orion SkyQuest XT8 includes a 2" Crayford-style focuser with 1.25" adapter, a 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, and a EZ Finder II finderscope.This version of the Orion SkyQuest XT8 does not have the ability to "find" objects for you. If you want this feature, take a look at the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Intelliscope Dobsonian!
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