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How portable is an 8 inch Dobsonian?
Portability – An 8″ manual or PushTo Dob weighs between 40 and 50 pounds. You can move that in two pieces, each about half the weight.
What can an 8 inch telescope see?
This size scope, however, is a bit small for deep-sky objects such as nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. An 8-inch telescope (it doesn’t matter what type) will move you into a new dimension of viewing. The objects you see with an 8-inch scope will reveal more detail.
What can I see with a 8 in Dobsonian telescope?
The Moon, the bright planets, bright binary stars, bright open and globular clusters, bright nebulae, and bright galaxies are all possible targets. Light pollution and nebula filters may be useful to some degree on certain nebulae.
How much does the Orion xt8 classic DOB Smithsonian telescope weigh?
The Orion XT8 Classic Dobsonian telescope can conveniently be separated into two pieces for easy transport and storage. By unhooking the two CorrecTension springs from the Dobsonian base you can detach the 46.5″ long optical tube. The XT8 reflector optical tube weighs 20.3 lbs., while the 19″ diameter Dobsonian base tips the scales at 20.7 lbs.
What are the features of a DOB Smithsonian 8 inch telescope?
This deluxe upgrade of our stalwart 8″ reflector telescope boasts a redesigned Dobsonian base, adjustable altitude axis tension, a 2″ dual-speed Crayford focuser, and a host of other upgraded features and included accessories to enhance your observing experience.
Why choose the Orion SkyQuest xt8 classic Dobsonian?
A powerful telescope capable of providing night after night of stargazing enjoyment, the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian is one of our most popular models due to its elegant combination of precision optics, mechanical simplicity, and rock-solid stability.
What computer do I need to use a DOB Smithsonian telescope?
Requires PC running Windows 10, or Macintosh running OS X 10.10 or higher. The popular Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian also includes a quick collimation cap for easy mirror alignment, and dust caps for the reflector telescope tube and focuser.