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Orion SkyView Pro 8 GoTo Reflector Telescope
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  • Our 8" reflector telescope and SkyView Pro equatorial mount with GoTo control automatically locates targets from its computerized database of over 42,000 celestial objects
  • Big 8" aperture parabolic mirror and 1000mm focal length (f/4.9) reflector telescope with 2" Crayford focuser is ideal for viewing deep-space objects
  • The GoTo system will even take you on a guided sky tour or show you the best sights of the month!
  • Sturdy SkyView Pro equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod for excellent stability and smooth control
  • Includes 8x40 finder scope, 25mm and 10mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepieces, telescope tube rings, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!


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Item #  24731u

A popular classic is now easier to use than ever before. With the computerized GoTo system, pushing a button or two is all it takes to find any one of over 42,000 celestial wonders. Internal stepper motors slew the telescope at up to 3.4 degrees per second right to your target, placing it directly in the eyepiece's field of view. Using the intuitive menus on the hand controller, you will see more incredible sights than you ever dreamed possible. It will even take you on a guided tour of the best sights each month. A simple two-star or three-star initial alignment is all that's needed to begin easy, accurate GoTo operation. The telescope features an 8"(203mm)parabolic primary mirror, which collects 73% more light than a 6" scope, to take you way beyond the Messier catalog! And for the Moon and planets, the SVP 8's 1000mm focal length (f/4.9) gives you the ability to resolve fine detail at high power. Includes 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" adapter, an 8x40 finder scope, and two Sirius Plossl eyepieces. The stalwart SkyView Pro equatorial mount and steel tube tripod provide a stable platform that's so smooth you'll think the telescope is floating on air. The GoTo system requires an external 12-volt power source like the Orion Dynamo Pro. Some assmebly is required. One year limited warranty.  

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
    Lunar & planetary
  • 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,10.0mm (1.25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    40x, 100x
  • Resolving power
    0.57arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    33x
  • 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
  • Mirror coatings/over-coatings
    Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • Computerized compatibility
    Go-To included
  • Number of objects in database
    42,000+
  • Tracking rates
    Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
  • Motor type
    Microstep driven stepper motors
  • Bearing material
    Sealed ball bearings
  • Power requirement
    12-volt DC - 2A (tip positive)
  • PEC
    Yes
  • GPS
    Sold separately
  • Backlash compensation
    Yes
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Available ports
    RS-232, autoguider
  • Tube material
    Steel
  • Tripod material
    Steel
  • Tripod leg diameter
    44.45mm
  • Height range of mount
    1.07m - 1.40m
  • Length of optical tube
    96.5cm
  • Weight, optical tube
    7.5kg
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    11.4kg
  • Weight, fully assembled
    25.7kg
  • Additional included accessories
    2" focuser, SkyView Pro GoTo system
  • Other features
    Collimation cap
  • Warranty
    One year

 Orion SkyView Pro 8" with Crayford Reflector Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
25mm Orion Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
10mm Orion Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
Orion2" - 1.25" eyepiece adapter
Tripod
Orion equatorial mount
Computerized hand controller
8x40 finder scope
Finder scope bracket with O-ring
Collimation cap
Camera adapter
Tube rings
Tube ring mounting plate
Counterweights
Counterweight shaft
Tripod accessory tray
Slow-motion control knobs
Dust cap
R.A. axis rear cover
Declination GoTo motor assembly
R.A. GoTo motor assembly
12V DC power cable
Computer interface cable (RS-232)
Brass gears with 2mm socket-head set screws
Motor control box
Motor control box bracket
GoTo hand controller cable
GoTo hand controller bracket
Motor Cable (13")
Motor Cable (27")
Declination motor cover
Right ascension motor cover
Right ascension motor attachment screw
Declination motor attachment screw
Phillips screw (10mm)
Phillips screws (8mm)
flat washers
lock washer
4mm hex key
2mm hex key
Phillips-head screwdriver
Starry Night special edition software

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