Orion SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope 27183

Orion SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope.

The Outstanding SkyQuest XT8. Now With FREE Intelliscope Computer Controller.

203mm aperture and 1200mm focal length allow you to reach deep into space for jaw- dropping images The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use Includes new 2" Crayford focuser, two eyepieces, finder scope, FREE Starry Night astronomy software One-year limited warranty

Building on the XT8's legacy of award-winning design and performance, the SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope is now upgraded with a 2" Crayford-style focuser for smoother, more accurate performance.

The SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope is the most advanced 8" Dobsonian telescope available. Its 8" (203mm) parabolic primary mirror serves up jaw-dropping images of the planets, nebulas clusters, and galaxies. The enameled steel tube boasts a "navigation knob" for easy slewing, a right-angle finder scope and now a Crayford-style focuser that accepts 2" and 1.25" eyepieces. The focuser provides silky-smooth, backlash-free motion that eliminates image shift, making it easier to achieve the sharpest possible focus. Add the Object Locator at any time to enjoy fully computerized object-location capability.

The tube rides on a streamlined, ultra-stable Dobsonian base, moving smoothly on Teflon and UHMW polyethylene bearing pads. The CorrecTension system keeps the tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use.

Find out how much fun big-aperture stargazing can be with the Orion SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope.

The IntelliScope controller is NOT compatible with other encoder systems or other computerized telescopes. Previous SkyQuest versions or other Orion telescopes cannot be retrofitted for IntelliScope compatibility.

Specifications:

Objective Mirror Diameter - 203mm Light Grasp - 50.2 sq in Focal Length - 1200mm Focal Ratio - f/5.9 Eyepieces - Sirius Plossl 25mm (48x), 10mm (120x) Highest Theoretical Magnification - 480x Finderscope - 9x50 Mount Type - Dobsonian Other Included Items/Features - Collimation Cap, Eyepiece Rack, Navigation Knob, Handle Intelliscope Controller - Optional Extra Weight Assembled - 41.6lbs

Now With FREE Intelliscope Computer Controller.

IntelliScope Computer Controller.

Computerized Pointing Access to 14,000+ Objects With the IntelliScope Computer Controller, you just select an object to view from the user-friendly menu buttons, press Enter, then move the telescope in the direction of the guide arrows on the liquid crystal display. In seconds, the IntelliScope's high-resolution, 9,216-step digital encoders pinpoint the object, placing it smack-dab in the telescope's field of view. Easy! Setup is a simple two-star alignment.

The IntelliScope database includes over 14,000 celestial objects: 837 stars (including double and variable stars), 7,840 NGC objects, 5,386 IC objects, 101 Messier objects, 8 major planets, 99 user-entered objects, and 12 monthly tours!

FREE Starry Night Software with Telescope Purchase. Click link for details: www.scsastro.co.uk/userfiles/file/Orion%20Starry%20Night%20Spec%20Sheet.pdf

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