Orion 8" XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Tube Assembly
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Manufacturer: OrionProduct features:
- StarBright XLT high-performance multi-coating system comes standard on all Orion SCTs
- 2032mm focal length for high-magnification study of lunar and planetary detail
- Large aperture allows for visual and photographic forays to faint nebulas and galaxies
- Includes dovetail mounting rail that fits Orion SkyView Pro/Atlas mounts and Celestron's CG-5 mount
- Includes a front dust cap and 1.25" visual back
Description of Orion 8" XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Tube Assembly
Combining huge light-gathering power with remarkable portability, the Orion 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (SCT) is a true hobbyist's telescope. It features the vaunted 8"-diameter, hand-figured Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system manufactured in the U.S.A. by Celestron. The optics are coated with StarBright XLT high-performance multi-coatings. With a long focal length of 2032mm, this f/10.0 system packs plenty of power should your interest lie in high-magnification study of lunar and planetary surfaces, and big aperture for visual and photographic forays to faint nebulas and galaxies. The aluminum optical tube is equipped with a helical focus knob and dovetail mounting rail that fits the Orion SkyView Pro, Sirius, and Atlas mounts and Celestron's CG-5 mount. Also included are a front dust cap and 1.25" visual back, but no other accessories. There are pretapped holes for an Orion Dovetail Finder Scope Base (#7215). Two-year limited warranty.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories