Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian (480 x 203mm) Telescope

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(5.00 out of 5) from 5 reviews

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Excellent value for such a powerful and versitile scope

(5.00 out of 5) by davebenham on Aug 8, 2007

Pros: Optics are excellent for the price, design is simple enough for even casual observers.
Cons: Heavy and difficult for single person to transport. No serious astrophotography.
The Bottom Line: Excellent overall mid level telescope with an excellent price. If you are looking for a step up from a beginner scope, you can't go wrong with this.

I purchased this scope used on Ebay several months ago. I've had half a dozen viewing sessions with ...
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Big Bang for the Buck.

(5.00 out of 5) by dtskiles on Aug 11, 2005

Pros: Great light grasp, clarity, ease of use. Quick setup.
Cons: Heavy and bulky. Dobsonian mount lacks the precision of an equitorial.
The Bottom Line: Great amateur scope. More light grasp than any refractor for a fraction of the cost. Easy to setup.

This is an update 1 year after purchase. We have since mastered nebulas, and some deep-sky objects. ...
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Orion Skyquest Intelliscope XT8

(5.00 out of 5) by jdlopez on Jun 9, 2005

Pros: Large Aperature, Sturdy Mount, Ease of setup and use. Price was right.
Cons: Lack of tracking, Mount can't be set up directly on grass.
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this telescope for the beginner. It affords the aperature needed to view Deep Sky Objects as well as planets.

, as many have always had an interest in astronomy. But this past year, I was talking to a co-worke ...
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The best of the best

(5.00 out of 5) by cruzeiro1 on Feb 22, 2002

Pros: Correct-Tension system, Ease of operation, performance
Cons: A bit bulky, but what do you expect for an 8" scope!
The Bottom Line: This is the top of the line in 8" dobsonian scopes. If you're in the market for a big dob, this is the only way to go.

A few years back, Sky & Telescope magazine compared all the major models of 8" dobsonian telescopes ...
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Simplicity, Quality, and Performance [Update 6/24/07]

(5.00 out of 5) by Pirich on Oct 5, 2001

Pros: Well made, great optics, beautiful views, incredibly inexpensive.
Cons: Physical size, weight
The Bottom Line: A fantastic deal for a first telescope. It's got the performance, the price is right, and it's built to last. The XT8 is a classic design for learning the sky.

The Orion XT8 Dobsonian Telescope shows what standing the test of time is all about. Except for mino ...
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