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Explore Scientific 8-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope ES-ON20859

Explore Scientific

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The 8-inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope is a powerhouse for deep-sky exploration and astrophotography. With a large 208mm primary mirror and a fast f/5.9 focal ratio, this telescope excels at capturing bright, wide-field views of nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters, while also delivering crisp detail of the Moon and planets. Its 1219mm focal length supports shorter exposure times—ideal for imaging faint celestial objects with clarity and efficiency.

Mounted on a smooth, easy-to-operate Dobsonian base, this telescope offers intuitive navigation and is equipped with a spring tension system to maintain tube balance and support optional accessories. A 2-inch Crayford focuser with a 1.25-inch adapter gives you compatibility with a wide range of eyepieces and accessories. Whether you're imaging with a smartphone or observing with the included 25mm Plossl eyepiece, this telescope is built to deliver a powerful and accessible night sky experience.

Standout Features

Outstanding Deep Sky Performance

The 208mm primary mirror offers impressive light-gathering capability, making this telescope ideal for exploring faint deep-sky targets like nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters, as well as detailed views of planets and the Moon.

Astrophotography-Ready Optics

With a 1219mm focal length and fast f/5.9 focal ratio, this telescope delivers bright images, a wider field of view, and shorter exposure times—perfect for capturing high-quality astrophotos.

Stable and Intuitive Dobsonian Mount

The smooth Dobsonian mount is designed for all experience levels and features a spring tension system that keeps the optical tube balanced, even when using optional accessories.

Complete Accessory Package

Includes a 25mm Plossl eyepiece for 49x magnification, a red-dot finder scope for quick targeting, a smartphone adapter for simple astrophotography, and a dust cover to protect your optics during storage or transport.

Specifications

Product Specifications

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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