Orion SkyView Pro 8 GoTo Reflector Telescope
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The Orion SkyView Pro 8 GoTo allows you to view deep sky objects and planets in fine detail. 8" reflector optics gather more light than 6" reflector telescopes. The computerized GoTo will find over 42,000 celestial objects at the push of a button.
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    • Our 8" reflector telescope and SkyView Pro equatorial mount with GoTo control automatically locates targets from its computerized database of over 42,000 celestial objects
    • Big 8" aperture parabolic mirror and 1000mm focal length (f/4.9) reflector telescope with 2" Crayford focuser is ideal for viewing deep-space objects
    • The GoTo system will even take you on a guided sky tour or show you the best sights of the month!
    • Sturdy SkyView Pro equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod for excellent stability and smooth control
    • Includes 8x40 finder scope, 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepieces, telescope tube rings, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!

    A popular classic is now easier to use than ever before. With the Orion SkyView Pro 8 GoTo Reflector Telescope and its computerized GoTo system, pushing a button or two is all it takes to swing the optical system automatically to any one of over 42,000 celestial wonders. Dual internal stepper motors slew the telescope at up to 3.4° per second right to your target, placing it directly in the eyepiece's field of view. Using the intuitive menus on the hand controller, you will see more incredible celestial sights than you ever dreamed possible. The GoTo system will even take you on a guided sky tour or show you the best sights of the month! A simple two-star or three-star initial alignment is all that's needed to begin easy, accurate GoTo operation!

    The Orion SkyView Pro 8 Reflector has long been admired for outstanding optics and a rock-solid mount. The telescope features an 8" (203mm) parabolic primary mirror, which gives you a whopping 73% more light grasp than a 6" scope. And more light means brighter, sharper images. You can go way beyond the Messier catalog with this telescope! And for the moon and planets, the SkyView Pro 8's 1000mm focal length (f/4.9) gives you the ability to resolve fine detail at high power.

    Other features include an upgraded 2" Crayford focuser with a 1.25" adapter and focus lock knob, an 8x40 finder scope, and two Sirius Plössl telescope eyepieces (25mm and 10mm). It even has a center mark on the primary mirror for easy collimation! The stalwart SkyView Pro equatorial mount and steel tube tripod provide a stable platform that's so smooth you'll think the telescope is floating on air.

    The GoTo system consists of a computerized hand controller and two stepper motors that attach to the SkyView Pro telescope mount. With intuitive menus and easy-to-use pushbutton controls, the GoTo system allows you to locate and track any computerized object in its database including the entire Messier and NGC catalogs. You can use the GoTo controller to take a guided tour of the night sky or to pinpoint celestial highlights for the month. The GoTo system requires an external 12-volt power source.

    For owners of the SkyView Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount whose version of the GoTo hand controller is 3.0 or greater, the GoTo hand controller's firmware can be updated over the internet.

    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 800-447-1001.

    Warning

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

    Product Support

    Visit our product support section for instruction manuals and more

  • In The Box

    Orion SkyView Pro 8" with Crayford Reflector Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
    25mm Orion Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
    10mm Orion Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
    Orion2" - 1.25" eyepiece adapter
    Tripod
    Orion equatorial mount
    Computerized hand controller
    8x40 finder scope
    Finder scope bracket with O-ring
    Collimation cap
    Camera adapter
    Tube rings
    Tube ring mounting plate
    Counterweights
    Counterweight shaft
    Tripod accessory tray
    Slow-motion control knobs
    Dust cap
    R.A. axis rear cover
    Declination GoTo motor assembly
    R.A. GoTo motor assembly
    12V DC power cable
    Computer interface cable (RS-232)
    Brass gears with 2mm socket-head set screws
    Motor control box
    Motor control box bracket
    GoTo hand controller cable
    GoTo hand controller bracket
    Motor Cable (13")
    Motor Cable (27")
    Declination motor cover
    Right ascension motor cover
    Right ascension motor attachment screw
    Declination motor attachment screw
    Phillips screw (10mm)
    Phillips screws (8mm)
    flat washers
    lock washer
    4mm hex key
    2mm hex key
    Phillips-head screwdriver
    Starry Night special edition software

  • Important Shipping Information

    Orders received by 1pm Eastern Standard Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

    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: $80.00
    3 Day Delivery: $229.00
    2 Day Delivery: $229.00
    Next Day Delivery: $279.00

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