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Orion Sirius 8 EQ-G GoTo Reflector Telescope
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  • The Sirius 8 EQ-G's large 8" aperture and short focal length reflector make it an ideal telescope for astrophotography
  • The Sirius 8 features an 8" (203mm) parabolic mirror of 1000 focal length (f4.9) for bright, wide-field performance
  • The ultra-stable Sirius EQ-G GoTo mount contains a computerized database of over 42,000 celestial objects to explore and photograph
  • With the built-in autoguider interface and periodic error correction (PEC) and an included polar telescope for accurate polar aligning, you'll have an album full of killer astrophotos in no time!
  • Includes 8x40 finder scope, 25mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepiece, telescope tube rings, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!


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Item #  24729u

To capture dramatic celestial portraits with a film or digital SLR (single lens reflex) or an astronomical CCD (charge coupled device) camera, you'll need a solid telescope mount with excellent tracking and guiding capability and, ideally, a telescope with a large aperture and a focal ratio of f/6 or less. The Orion Sirius 8 EQ-G Reflector Telescope fills the bill nicely.

With the GoTo controller, you can command the telescope to swing to any of over 42,000 celestial objects selected from intuitive menus on the controller. Dual internal stepper motors then move the telescope at up to 3.4° per second right to your target object, tracking it while you observe or photograph it. With the built-in autoguider interface and periodic error correction (PEC) and an included polar telescope for accurate polar aligning, you'll have an album full of killer astroimages in no time!

If visual observing is your primary interest, the Orion Sirius 8 EQ-G Reflector Telescope will provide years of wonderful views. At its heart is an 8" (203mm), center-marked parabolic mirror of 1000mm focal length (f/4.9). The tube features an upgraded 2" Crayford-style focuser with a 1.25" insert and drawtube tensioning knob.

Other features include ten slew rates from 1.5x to 800x sidereal and large Right Ascension (R.A.) and Declination (Dec) locking levers. The tripod is remarkably sturdy, featuring extendable 1.75"-diameter stainless steel legs.

To power the telescope mount you will need a 12-volt DC battery or an AC-to-DC adapter for use of 110-volt power.

For owners of the Sirius EQ-G GoTo Mount whose version of the GoTo hand controller is 3.0 or greater, the GoTo hand controller's firmware can be updated over the internet.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at sales-eu@telescope.com

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  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Deep sky
  • User level
    Advanced
  • Optical design
    Reflector
  • Optical diameter
    203mm
  • Focal length
    1000mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/4.9
  • Optics type
    Parabolic
  • Glass material
    Soda-lime plate
  • Eyepieces
    Sirius Plossl 25.0mm (1.25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    38x
  • Resolving power
    0.57arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    29x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    480x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    14.2
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    8x40
  • Focuser
    2" Crayford
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    58mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    28%
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    8%
  • Mirror coatings/over-coatings
    Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • Dovetail bar system
    Yes
  • Computerized compatibility
    Go-To included
  • Number of objects in database
    42,000+
  • Tracking rates
    Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
  • Motor type
    Microstep driven 1.8°stepper motors
  • Bearing material
    Sealed ball bearings
  • Power requirement
    12-volt DC - 2A (tip positive)
  • PEC
    Yes
  • GPS
    Sold separately
  • Backlash compensation
    Yes
  • Latitude range
    20-66
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Included
  • Counterweights
    Two 5kg
  • Available ports
    RS-232, autoguider
  • Tube material
    Steel
  • Tripod material
    Steel
  • Tripod leg diameter
    44.45mm
  • Counterweight bar length
    20cm
  • Diameter of counterweight shaft
    18mm
  • Height range of mount
    1.07m - 1.40m
  • Length of optical tube
    96.5cm
  • Weight, optical tube
    7.5kg
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    14.5kg
  • Weight, fully assembled
    22.1kg
  • Additional included accessories
    2" focuser with 1 1/4" adapter
  • Other features
    Integrated Dec and RA electronic drives, Collimation cap, GoTo hand controller
  • Warranty
    One year

Orion Sirius 8 EQ-G with Crayford GoTo Optical Tube Assembly
25mm Orion Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
Orion 2" - 1.25" eyepiece adapter
Tripod
Orion Equatorial mount
Computerized hand controller
8x40 finder scope
Dovetail finder telescope base
Collimation cap
Camera adapter
Tube rings
Tube ring mounting plate
11 lb counterweights
Counterweight shaft
Tripod accessory tray
Dust cap
12V DC Power cable
GoTo hand controller cable for Sirius EQ-G
GoTo hand controller cable for Atlas EQ-G
GoTo hand controller bracket
Wire clip
Starry Night special edition software digital download insert

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