SCS Astro Catalogue
Orion Telescope & Binocular
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Orion SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope.
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The Outstanding SkyQuest XT8.
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£429.00
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Orion SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope.
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
Price - £429.00
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!
Price - £79.00 when purchased with telescope, otherwise £99.00.
Holster for IntelliScope Controller.
Price - £15.95
SCS Astro Ltd
The Astronomy Shop
1 Tone Hill. Wellington
Somerset TA21 0AU
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1823 665510