8" Dobsonian Telescope with Upgrades & Premium Accessories - AD8
Apertura
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The Apertura AD8 is a Dobsonian telescope with 8 inches of diffraction-limited optics, a focal ratio of f/5.9, and a focal length of 1200mm. The 8-inch parabolic mirror is figured to 1/12th wave and finished with an aluminum and silicon dioxide coating that delivers 93% reflectivity to ensure the brightest possible images. This telescope requires significantly less aftermarket shopping to get the most out of it and includes features that normally cost a lot to add on later, such as its cooling fan and dual-speed focuser. The package includes over $300 worth of accessories and upgrades that will make the Apertura AD8 ready to use and enjoy right out of the box.
Specifications
| Mirror Wave Quality | 1/12 wave |
| Finder Scope | 8x50 Right-Angle Image-Correct |
| Mirror Type | Parabolic |
| Mount type | Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth |
| Included Accessories | Laser collimator, 1.25-inch moon filter, 35mm extension tube, 1.25-inch to 2-inch adapter, 4-slot eyepiece tray, carrying case |
| Focal length | 1200 mm |
| Optical Tube Length | 46 mm |
| Focuser Type | 2-inch Dual-Speed Crayford |
| Cooling Fan | ✓ |
| Total Assembly Weight | 52 lb |
| Aperture | 8 mm |
| Mirror Reflectivity | 93% |
| Optical Tube Construction | Steel |
| Included Eyepieces | 30mm Super View 2-inch and 9mm Super Plossl 1.25-inch |
| Focal ratio | f/5.9 |
| Optical Tube Weight | 25 kg |
| Focuser Speed Ratio | 10:1 |
| Cooling Fan Power | 8 AA batteries |