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8-inch Dobsonian Reflector

Explore Scientific

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The Explore Scientific 8-inch Dobsonian Reflector is a versatile Newtonian reflector featuring a 208mm parabolic primary mirror and fast f/5.9 focal ratio designed for both deep-sky observation and astrophotography. With its 1219mm focal length, this telescope excels at capturing bright, wide-field views of nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters while delivering crisp detail of the Moon and planets. The smooth Dobsonian mount is easy to operate for all experience levels and features a spring tension system to maintain optical tube balance, while the 2-inch Crayford focuser with 1.25-inch adapter provides compatibility with a wide range of eyepieces and accessories.

Specifications

Focal ratio f/5.9
Mount type Dobsonian Alt-Azimuth
Optical Tube Weight 19 kg
Included Eyepiece 25mm Plossl
Base Weight 18.7 kg
Magnification with Included Eyepiece 49
Primary Mirror Diameter 208 in
Focuser Size 2 in
Mirror Type Parabolic
Focal length 1219 mm
Focuser Type Crayford

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