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Orion 40th Anniversary SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian Telescope
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  • Limited Edition 8" Dobsonian loaded with a great set of accessories
  • Attractive metallic silver optical tube sets this XT8 apart
  • Includes 25mm, 17mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl eyepieces and a Shorty 2x Barlow for six different magnification choices
  • Also includes a MoonMap 260, EZ Finder II sight, quick-collimation cap and more
  • Celebrate Orion's 40th Anniversary in style!


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Item #  09702

Celebrate the holiday season and Orion's 40th Anniversary all at once with this limited edition 8" Dobsonian! With a unique silver telescope tube and a deluxe set of extra accessories, the 40th Anniversary SkyQuest XT8 Dob is sure to stand out at star parties and dark sky sites.

The attractive silver telescope holds an 8" (203mm) diameter parabolic primary mirror mounted in a rugged, cast-aluminum support cell. The 1200mm focal length (f/5.9) XT8 mirror provides clear and crisp views of night sky targets at moderate to high magnifications. Enhanced-reflectivity mirror coatings boost the 40th Anniversary XT8 Dobsonian's mirror to 94% reflectivity, transmitting as much light as possible to the eyepiece for nice, bright views.

The limited-edition, 40th Anniversary XT8 Dob comes with a great assortment of extra accessories compared to its XT8 Classic counterpart. 25mm, 17mm, and 10mm Sirius Plössl eyepieces and a Shorty 2x Barlow lens provide six different viewing magnifications to enjoy right out of the box. The 25mm eyepiece provides 48x views, while the 17mm ocular yields 70.5x, and the 10mm raises magnification to 120x. With the Shorty 2x Barlow, the included oculars provide 96x, 141x, and 240x views, respectively. Use the EZ Finder II reflex sight to easily aim the limited-edition XT8. An included MoonMap 260 makes it easy to identify interesting lunar features you can explore with the telescope. A quick collimation cap is also included to help with periodic optical alignment adjustments.

Like our immensely popular XT8 Classic Dob, this limited-edition XT8 telescope tube attaches to its low-profile Dobsonian base via the Orion CorrecTension Friction Optimization system, which utilizes heavy-duty springs to both securely couple the tube to the base, and keep the telescope in constant balance to avoid drifting during observations.

The telescope's 2" Crayford focuser comes with a removable 1.25" adapter to accept both 1.25" and 2" eyepieces and accessories. The focuser's Crayford design ensures focus adjustments are smooth, accurate, and delightfully free of backlash.

Meets or exceeds all California State Environmental Quality & Safety Regulations (CARB 93120 Phase 2 Compliant).
 

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-676-1343.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Optical design
    Reflector
  • Optical diameter
    203mm
  • Focal length
    1200mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/5.9
  • Optics type
    Parabolic
  • Glass material
    Low thermal expansion borosilicate glass
  • Eyepieces
    Sirius Plossl 25.0mm,Super Plossl 17.0mm (1.25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    48x, 70x
  • Resolving power
    0.57arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    29x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    406x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    14.2
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    EZ Finder II
  • Focuser
    2" Crayford
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    47mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    23%
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    5%
  • Mirror coatings/over-coatings
    Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
  • Mount type
    Dobsonian
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar & planetary
  • Computerized compatibility
    Not compatible
  • Bearing material
    PTFE and UHMW bearings
  • Tube material
    Steel
  • Tripod material
    Wood
  • Length of optical tube
    46.5 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    20.3 lbs.
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    20.7 lbs.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    41.0 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    moon map, shorty barlow, 25mm plossl, 17mm plossl, 10mm plossl, collimation cap
  • Other features
    CorrecTension system, 2" Focuser, 1.25" eyepiece adapter
  • Warranty
    One year

Orion 40th Anniversary SkyQuest XT8  Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
25mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
17mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
10mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens (1.25")
Orion MoonMap 260
EZ Finder II reflex sight
Collimation cap
Dust cap
2" Crayford-style focuser
2"-to-1.25" telescope eyepiece adapter
Spring coils
Pull loops
Nylon spacers
1/4" washers
Phillips-head screws
Screws with round knob attached
Left panel
Right panel
Front brace
Top base plate
Ground base plate
Base assembly screws
Hex key
Plastic feet
Feet attachment wood screws
Self-adhesive rubber bumper
Large hex-head bolt
3/8" washers
3/8" lock nut
Nylon spacer
T-nut
Handle
Socket-head cap screws
5/16" washers
5/16" nuts
Hex key
Starry Night SE astronomy software digital download insert

 

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A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $0.00
Standard Delivery to Canada: $40.00
3 Day Delivery: $194.00
2 Day Delivery: $194.00
Next Day Delivery: $240.00

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