Lou Medina

You Won't Believe Your Eyes When You Take A Look Into Deep Space With The Orion Skyquest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope So amazing, you'll swear you're looking at special effects CGI! Whether you're new to using a telescope or you're upgrading from a smaller one, the Orion XT8 is a fantastic choice for you to make that won’t break the bank! The Orion Skyquest XT8 is a precision instrument of brilliant performance! That's why so many amateur and professional users have made the Orion Skyquest XT8 their first choice in 8-inch telescopes. Its superb optical system shows objects in high-resolution that are beyond the abilities of similar-size telescopes. You’ll be astounded when you look at the Moon, the Milky Way, and other planets in crisp, high-resolution detail. The Orion Skyquest XT8 gives you the ability for deep-sky gazing without spending thousands of pounds. It's a telescope you won't outgrow and one that is easy to accessorize. Here's A Look At What You'll Get With Your Orion Skyquest XT8: ¥ A large aperture reflector telescope at a very reasonable price! ¥ 8" diameter reflector optics – Guaranteed to reach the limits of high-def resolution to see the Moon and planets in detail. ¥ Solid mount that is reinforced for rock-steady stability ¥ The solid Dobsonian base - Keeps the reflector optical tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use ¥ 2" Crayford focuser – You'll get the sharpest possible focus through your telescope, even at high magnifications. ¥ 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece – Gives you detailed views of the Moon, planets, and even many deep-sky objects like nebulas and star clusters. ¥ EZ Finder II reflex sight – An effective red dot sighting device that makes aiming your telescope quick and easy. Assembling the XT8 is easy and takes about half an hour to complete. You'll find the mount base is quite sturdy and gives you smooth rotation of the optical tube, thanks to the Teflon azimuth bearings. Adjusting the optical tube in altitude is effortless and the tension springs maintain position (even when pointed at the horizon) without making the tube difficult to raise or lower. The clarity, contrast, and sheer image quality of this telescope far surpasses the price. Now you can take a close look at objects in our solar system and, better yet, see a variety of deep space objects like the Orion Nebula, galaxies, double stars, and more. The Orion SkyQuest XT8 is an amazing telescope with the optical strength that's perfect for serious beginners and veteran astronomers alike. It will give you and your family years of astronomical adventure.