What can you see with Orion SkyQuest XT8?
The sophisticated optic mechanism will let you see most of the planets in the solar system including Jupiter, Saturn and the Mars. The Orion Skyquest XT8 has an 8 inch aperture which lets you see even the distant galaxies, nebulas as well as star clusters.
How much does the Orion XT8 weigh?
The Limited Edition XT8 reflector optical tube weighs 20.3 lbs., while the 19″ diameter Dobsonian base tips the scales at 20.7 lbs.
How heavy is an 8 inch Dobsonian telescope?
24.25 lbs.
Is the Traditional 8” Dobsonian Telescope Portable? The telescope is heavy with the optical tube weighing in at 24.25 lbs. The mount is made completely of particleboard which is where a lot of the additional weight will come in.
What is the focal length of Orion XT8?
1200mm
Orion SkyQuest XT8 Specs
| Best for viewing | Brighter deep sky |
|---|---|
| Optical design | Reflector |
| Optical diameter | 203mm |
| Focal length | 1200mm |
| Focal ratio | f/5.9 |
Is an 8-inch Dobsonian telescope worth it?
Yes. The 8inch is a kind of best choice. A dobson is suitable for: Visual observation of galaxies, nebulas, star clusters, planets, double stars, but DO NOT expect to see images in the eyepiece as you see on the internet.
How much does an Orion telescope cost?
Compare with similar items
| This item Orion 8944 SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope | Orion StarBlast II 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39999 | $21999 |
| Sold By | Orion Telescopes & Binoculars | Orion Telescopes & Binoculars |
| Aperture Modes | 150mm-200mm | 100mm-150mm |
| Magnification Minimum | 21.00x | 16.00x |
What is a Dobsonian mount?
A Dobsonian telescope is an altazimuth-mounted Newtonian telescope design popularized by John Dobson in 1965 and credited with vastly increasing the size of telescopes available to amateur astronomers. The design is optimized for observing faint, deep-sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies.
How good is an 8 inch Dobsonian telescope?
The 8” Dob is a Dobsonian at its core, so it has the makings of an excellent deep space viewing telescope. Its large optical diameter provides great value as it’s large enough to get that wide field of view and great detail without killing it in weight, handleability, and price.
