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| Item | 08945 |
| Product Name | Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope |
| Best for viewing | Brighter deep sky |
| Best for imaging | Lunar & planetary |
| User level | Beginner |
| Optical design | Reflector |
| Optical diameter | 203mm |
| Focal length | 1200mm |
| Focal ratio | f/5.9 |
| Optics type | Parabolic |
| Glass material | Low thermal expansion borosilicate glass |
| Eyepieces | Sirius Plossl 25.0mm (1.25") |
| Magnification with included eyepieces | 48x |
| Resolving power | 0.57arc*sec |
| Lowest useful magnification | 29x |
| Highest useful magnification | 300x |
| Highest theoretical magnification | 406x |
| Limiting stellar magnitude | 14.2 |
| Optical quality | Diffraction limited |
| Finder scope | EZ Finder II |
| Focuser | 2" Crayford |
| Secondary mirror obstruction | 47mm |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter | 23% |
| Secondary mirror obstruction by area | 5% |
| Mirror coatings/over-coatings | Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide |
| Mount type | Dobsonian |
| Astro-imaging capability | Lunar & planetary |
| Computerized compatibility | Not compatible |
| Bearing material | PTFE and UHMW bearings |
| Tube material | Steel |
| Tripod material | Wood |
| Length of optical tube | 46.5 in. |
| Weight, optical tube | 20.3 lbs. |
| Weight, mount/tripod | 20.7 lbs. |
| Weight, fully assembled | 41.0 lbs. |
| Other features | CorrecTension system, 2" Focuser, 1.25" eyepiece adapter |
| Warranty | One year |
