Orion 8" f/4.0 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector 9527

Orion 8" f/4.0 Newtonian Astrograph Refl

Big Performance, Small Price!

High quality astrophotography with short exposure times Best for photography but a fine visual scope as well Compact (28", 16 lbs.), portable, easy to use Affordably priced, even with recommended coma corrector Includes dual-speed 2" Linear-bearing Crayford focuser which will not shift with heavy equipment attached Smooth, precise focusing without vibration Superior camera support, even with mid-size mount High-quality BK-7 glass optics with enhanced reflectivity coatings (>91% reflectivity) 8x50 finder scope, hinged tube rings, and cooling accelerator fan included

In keeping with our philosophy of offering great astrophotographic gear at affordable prices, we're pleased to introduce our 8" f/4.0 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector. For wide field, deep- space imaging performance, this telescope has few rivals. Its big 8" aperture and fast f/4.0 focal ratio allow the capture of faint galaxies and nebulas with short photographic exposure times - and for a fraction of the price that a premium "apo" refractor of even half its size would cost!

Our Orion 8" f/4.0 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector is perfect for beginning and intermediate star shooters, and a great second telescope for more advanced imagers who want more portability, without sacrificing features and quality. That means bright, detailed images for APS-C sized CCD or DSLR cameras. As with any fast Newtonian reflector, an optional coma corrector is recommended to achieve the sharpest images. With an optional eyepiece, this telescope doubles as a fine visual instrument for scanning solar system and deep-space wonders.

Only 16 lbs. and just 28" long, this instrument is easily supported on a mid-sized mount. The 200mm-aperture parabolic primary mirror is made from high-quality BK-7 optical glass. Enhanced aluminum mirror coatings with greater than 91% reflectivity deliver more light to the focuser. A cooling accelerator fan is included, mounted on the back of the primary mirror cell for rapid equilibration to ambient temperature.

We outfitted the 8" f/4.0 Astrograph with a modified, all-machined 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser that incorporates a special linear-track bearing. This advanced focuser design provides superior camera support and eliminates the drawtube flexure inherent in many standard Crayford focusers. The dual-speed feature allows both coarse and very fine (10:1) focusing precision. Standard accessories include a pair of hinged tube rings and an 8x50 finder scope.

Great telescopes for astrophotography don't have to cost thousands! In fact, you can own our largest imaging-optimized Newtonian reflector for well under £500! Get the Orion 8" f/4.0 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector today.

Tube material Steel Length of optical tube 27.5 in. Weight, optical tube 16.0 lbs. Additional included accessories Tube Rings, Cooling Accelerator Fan, 2" to 1.25" adapter

Included Items: 8" f/4 Astrograph reflector optical tube 8x50 Finder scope Tube rings Cooling accelerator fan.

See the review in the November 2010 issue of ASTRONOMY magazine.

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