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A Window Into The Night Sky
With 8 inches of light-gathering power and a fast focal ratio, this Newtonian reflector is a workhorse that is a perfect tool for observing and imaging nebulae, galaxies and star clusters while also providing striking views of our solar system’s top sights. Its focal ratio of f/5.9 delivers the wide field of view and shorter exposure times that are crucial for deep sky astrophotography. The Dobsonian mount is simple to operate, smooth to move and enhanced with a spring tension system to maintain tube balance and accommodate optional accessories.
Features
• Large 208mm primary mirror has impressive light-gathering capability that is great for exploring deep sky, the planets and the lunar landscape
• Smooth Dobsonian mount is easy for astronomers of all skill levels to operate and has a spring-based tension system to maintain tube balance
• 1219mm focal length delivers a fast focal ratio of f/5.9, which means brighter images, a wider field of view and shorter exposure times for astrophotography
• Includes a 25mm Plossl eyepiece for a magnification power of 49x
• 2-inch Crayford focuser comes with a 1.25-inch adapter to accommodate a range of eyepieces and accessories
• Included accessories are a red-dot finder scope for locating objects in the night sky, a smartphone adapter to aid in simple astrophotography and a dust cover to minimize the build-up of dust and fine debris on the mirrors when in transit or storage
Specs
Item Number ES-ON20859
Primary Mirror Diameter 208mm
Focal Length 1219mm
Focal Ratio f/5.9
Optical Tube Weight 19lbs. 15.5 oz.
Base Weight 18lbs. 11 oz.
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