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Orion Telescopes
Orion SkyView Pro 8" Equatorial Reflector Telescope
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  • A proverbial light bucket 8" reflector telescope on our stable SkyView Pro equatorial (EQ) mount will provide hour after hour of stargazing fun for the whole family
  • Big 8" parabolic primary mirror and 1000mm focal length (f/4.9) make the SkyView Pro 8 an ideal telescope for viewing deep-space objects such as cloudy nebulas, distant galaxies, and both open and globular star clusters
  • Also capable of breathtaking views of closer cosmic fare like the planets of our solar system and the Moon
  • SkyView Pro equatorial mount with stainless steel tripod provides excellent stability and smooth manual tracking control with the included slow-motion control knobs
  • Includes smooth-adjusting 2" Crayford focuser, two Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepieces (25mm and 10mm focal lengths), 8x40 finder scope, collimation cap, and more!


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Item #  09738b

The popular Orion SkyView Pro 8 Equatorial Reflector Telescope has long been admired for its winning combination of outstanding optics and a rock-solid mount. This is one big telescope, capable of providing big, bright views of cosmic curiosities.

You'll be delighted with beautiful views of the night sky when using the SkyView Pro 8 Equatorial Reflector Telescope. You can go way beyond the Messier catalog with this telescope! Thanks to its substantial aperture, the 8" SkyView Pro gathers enough light for pleasing views of faint and elusive deep sky objects which you simply cannot detect with smaller diameter instruments. When aimed at the Moon or planets of the solar system, the Orion SkyView Pro 8 Equatorial Reflector Telescope's long 1000mm focal length gives you the ability to resolve fine detail at high power.

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Enjoy beautiful views of the solar system and beyond with this 8" reflector telescope.

This big reflector telescope tube collects a lot of light with its 8"-aperture, 1000mm focal length parabolic primary mirror. The telescope's moderately fast f/4.9 optics make it a versatile performer capable of providing bright, detailed views of objects in the solar system as well as distant and faint deep sky objects. The 8" reflector gives you a whopping 73% more light grasp than a 6" telescope to display brighter, sharper images for both visual study and astrophotography.

Mount head

Stability for the big 8" aperture reflector is supplied courtesy of the included Orion SkyView Pro Equatorial Mount.

Equatorial mounts (also called "EQ mounts") can be aligned with Polaris, the North Star, so an attached telescope can easily follow celestial objects as they appear to migrate across the night sky. The SkyView Pro equatorial head glides effortlessly in right ascension and declination thanks to enclosed 360° worm gears, providing a smooth stargazing experience. Sturdy knurled knobs on both axes of motion allow fine control adjustments so you can manually track objects for extended observations.

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Use the smooth and precise Crayford focuser to dial-in details while stargazing.

The SkyView Pro 8 EQ Reflector comes equipped with a Crayford-style focuser that accepts big 2" telescope eyepieces. Smaller and typically more powerful 1.25" telescope eyepieces can also be used thanks to an included 2"-to-1.25" adapter. The Crayford focuser design provides buttery smooth focus control without backlash for pleasantly precise focus adjustments. You can aim the telescope easily thanks to an included, cross-hair equipped 8x40 finder scope.

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Explore starry skies at two different magnifications with the included Sirius Plössl eyepieces.

Two high-quality, 4-element Sirius Plössl eyepieces come with the SkyView Pro 8 EQ Reflector. The included 25mm Sirius Plössl eyepiece supplies a 40x view, while the more powerful 10mm ocular boosts the telescope magnification all the way up to 100x for more close-up views. Each Sirius Plössl eyepiece boasts a wide, 52° apparent field-of-view, and they both accept 1.25" Orion filters to enhance your observations.

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Stash idle telescope eyepieces in the included accessory tray for easy access.

The SkyView Pro 8 EQ Reflector Telescope comes with a sturdy accessory tray with multiple built-in spaces to store 1.25" and larger 2" size telescope eyepieces. The tray also acts as a rigid spreader plate for the tripod assembly to enhance stability for optimal performance.

The 8" reflector telescope optical tube is attached to the SkyView Pro EQ mount via an included quick-release dovetail plate for easy setup and disassembly. This complete reflector telescope setup also includes a quick-collimation cap and dustcaps for the front aperture and focuser tube. The telescope features a center mark on the 8" primary mirror for easy alignment (collimation) of the optics.

If you're interested in using the SkyView Pro 8 EQ telescope for astrophotography, you'll need an optional Orion TrueTrack single- or dual-axis DC drive motor drive or an Orion GoTo Upgrade Kit to capture extended exposures of the night sky (motor drives and GoTo Upgrade Kit sold separately).

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 800-447-1001.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Deep sky
  • User level
    Intermediate
  • 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
    29x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    406x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    14.2
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    8x40
  • Focuser
    2" Crayford
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    58mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    29%
  • 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
  • Motor drive compatibility
    Clock drive sold separately
  • Computerized compatibility
    Intelliscope system or Go-To system
  • Bearing material
    Sealed ball bearings
  • Latitude range
    16-64
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Sold separately
  • Counterweights
    Two 7.5 lb.
  • Tube material
    Steel
  • Tripod material
    Steel
  • Tripod leg diameter
    1.75 in.
  • Counterweight bar length
    10 in.
  • Diameter of counterweight shaft
    20mm
  • Height range of mount
    42.25 in. - 55.00 in.
  • Length of optical tube
    38.0 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    16.5 lbs.
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    25.0 lbs.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    56.5 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    Collimation cap
  • Other features
    2" Crayford focuser
  • Warranty
    One year

Orion SkyView Pro 8" f/4.9 reflector telescope optical tube assembly
25mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece
10mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece
Orion 2" - 1.25" eyepiece adapter
Tripod
Orion SkyView Pro equatorial mount
8x40 finder scope
Finder scope bracket with O-ring
Collimation cap
Camera adapter
Tube rings with mounting screws
Tube ring mounting plate
Counterweights
Counterweight shaft
Tripod support tray
Slow-motion control knobs
R.A. axis rear cover
Dust cap

Orders received by 1pm Eastern Standard Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $0.00
Standard Delivery to Canada: $80.00
3 Day Delivery: $211.00
2 Day Delivery: $211.00
Next Day Delivery: $250.00

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