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The Apertura 8" f/4 Imaging Newtonian OTA is a fast, lightweight reflector optimized for wide-field astrophotography with its 800mm focal length and f/4 focal ratio enabling rapid photon collection for deep-sky imaging. Built with diffraction-limited parabolic optics, a rolled steel tube, and featuring a dual-speed 2" Crayford focuser with linear bearings, this OTA delivers sharp high-contrast views while maintaining portability at just 18 lbs. The integrated cooling fan accelerates thermal equilibration for faster imaging sessions, and tool-free collimation knobs simplify setup in the field. Ideal for DSLR and dedicated astronomy camera imaging of extended nebulae and galaxies, the scope includes tube rings with Vixen-style dovetail, 50mm finderscope bracket, and covers mounting to a wide variety of equatorial mounts.
| Cooling Fan | ✓ |
| Collimation Knobs | 6 push/pull |
| Focuser Magnification | 10 |
| Primary Mirror | Center-spotted parabolic |
| Tube Diameter | 9 mm |
| Dovetail Type | Vixen-style |
| Tube Length | 32 mm |
| Included Finderscope | 8x50 straight-through |
| Aperture | 203 mm |
| Weight | 18 lb |
| Tube Material | Rolled steel |
| Focal length | 800 mm |
| Focuser Type | Dual-speed 2 inch Crayford |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Focal ratio | f/4 |
| Cooling Fan Power | 8 AA batteries |