Best 8 Inch Telescope - April 2024

Orion 8945 SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

A powerful and capable telescope, the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian is one of our most popular reflectors due to its elegant combination of precision optics, mechanical simplicity, and rock-solid stability. You and your whole family will appreciate the bright, clear views of the night sky provided by the XT8 Classic. The Moon and planets of our solar system like Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars shine brightly in the SkyQuest XT8 Classic, allowing you to inspect them in detail. The XT8's 8-inch aperture is also large enough to gather a significant amount of light from more distant celestial obj... [Read More]

• ASIN: B001DDW9V6
• UPC: 759270089436
• ASIN: B001DDW9V6
• Brand: Orion
• Manufacturer: Orion

Celestron - AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope - Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - BONUS Astronomy Software Package

For amateur stargazers, getting adjusted to the complexity of most high-quality telescopes can be frustrating and lead quickly to a lack of interest. If you’d like to enjoy the outdoors and use a professionally-designed, dual-purpose telescope for astronomy beginners that is powerful and user-friendly, Celestron offers an exceptional option. The AstroMaster Series 130EQ Newtonian Telescope for adults or kids to be used together is a powerful yet user-friendly reflector telescope built with a lightweight frame and fully-coated glass optics. This telescope is powered by a fully-coated 130mm gl... [Read More]

• ASIN: B000MLL6RS
• UPC: 710032314418
• ASIN: B000MLL6RS
• Brand: Celestron
• Manufacturer: Celestron

Sky-Watcher 8" Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope

Corresponding to the escalating "aperture fever" that has gripped amateur astronomy for several decades, an 8" diameter is now generally regarded as the minimum entry-level aperture for serious observing. The low cost, large diameter, and fast focal ratio of the 8" Sky-Watcher Dobsonian make it an ideal dedicated telescope for wide-field, deep-space observation of faint galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. The low-power dramatically captures wide swaths of sky in a single view. Galaxies and nebula appear to pop out of the heavens as bright, expansive masses of stars, gas, and dust.

• ASIN: B004Q78OII
• UPC: 050234117005
• ASIN: B004Q78OII
• Brand: Sky Watcher
• Manufacturer: Celestron

SkyWatcher S11610 Traditional Dobsonian 8-Inch (White)

The Sky-Watcher Traditional Dobsonian Telescope 203mm/1200mm (8 and #34; ) has a and #34; paraboloidal and #34; primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a four-arm, secondary- mirror bracket with fine supports (0. 5mm thick), to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. In addition, this model include a 2 and #34; focuser with a 1. 25 and #34; adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size. This model also include the new feature-tension control handle.Mirror Coatings : 94% Aluminum

• ASIN: B00Z4G3PRK
• UPC: 050234116107
• ASIN: B00Z4G3PRK
• Brand: Sky Watcher
• Manufacturer: Celestron

Celestron - NexStar 8SE Telescope - Computerized Telescope for Beginners and Advanced Users - Fully-Automated GoTo Mount - SkyAlign Technology - 40,000+ Celestial Objects - 8-Inch Primary Mirror

• ASIN: B000GUFOC8
• UPC: 502341106392
• ASIN: B000GUFOC8
• Brand: Celestron
• Manufacturer: Celestron

Celestron - NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope - Compact and Portable - Newtonian Reflector Optical Design - SkyAlign Technology - Computerized Hand Control - 130mm Aperture

• ASIN: B0007UQNNQ
• UPC: 050234311458
• ASIN: B0007UQNNQ
• Brand: Celestron
• Manufacturer: Celestron

Orion 8297 8-Inch f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph Reflector Telescope

Our 8"aperture deep-sky imaging specialist boasts features usually reserved for much pricier astrophotography telescopes. In fact, the Orion 8" f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph's powerful imaging performance easily exceeds what's achievable with many premium apo refractors costing thousands of dollars more. Its 8" parabolic primary mirror has 800mm of focal length, making the fast f/3.9 Newtonian an ideal wide-field astrophotography telescope. A substantial 70mm minor axis secondary mirror provides full field illumination to CCD and/or DSLR cameras for efficient astrophotography performance. Both pr... [Read More]

• ASIN: B005VAFD4M
• UPC: 759270082970
• ASIN: B005VAFD4M
• Brand: Orion
• Manufacturer: Orion

50 Targets for the Mid-Sized Telescope

Written as a follow up to 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope,containing virtually no overlap in content, 50 Targets for the Mid-Sized Telescope introduces the beginner stargazer to a new assortment of astronomical wonders. With easy to follow star maps, unique for each target, the budding astronomer will explore the universe like never before. Each target has been carefully chosen to be observable in telescopes with apertures between four and eight inches. Most objects can be viewed from the suburbs in mildly light polluted conditions, with only a few noted exceptions requiring darker sk... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0692858415
• ASIN: 0692858415
• ISBN: 0692858415
• Manufacturer: John A Read

Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas

Perfect for experienced stargazers and beginners alike, Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas will have you exploring the heavens in no time!Sky & Telescope's celestial atlases are the standard by which all other star atlases have been judged for a half century. Now we've raised the bar again with ourPocket Sky Atlas - Jumbo Edition. There has never been such a wonderfully detailed atlas so handy to take on trips and use at the telescope, thanks to its user-friendly size, convenient spiral-bound design, and easy-to-read labels. The charts show both constellation boundaries and stick figures to he... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1931559317
• ASIN: 1931559317
• ISBN: 1931559317
• Brand: Brand: Sky Publishing
• Manufacturer: F+W Media

21st Century Atlas of the Moon

On most nights and days, the Moon is visible somewhere in the sky. For many, simply noticing it is a pleasure, yet it is also a fascinating world of craters, mountains, and volcanoes worthy of a closer look. The 21st Century Atlas of the Moon is uniquely designed for the backyard, amateur astronomer. As an indispensable guide to telescopic moon observation, it can be used at the telescope or as a desk reference. It is both accessible to the novice and valuable to the expert. With over two hundred Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter images, the highest quality images of the moon ever taken, this a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1938228804
• ASIN: 1938228804
• ISBN: 1938228804
• Manufacturer: West Virginia University Press

Celestron NexStar 8 SE Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope - with Deluxe Accessory Kit (5 Celestron Plossl Eyepieces, 1.25" Barlow Lens, 1.25" Filter Set, Accessory Carry Case

Astronomy made simple...Let a NeXStar SE help you find thousands of stars, planets galaxies and more at the touch of a button! In the tradition of Celestron's famous orange optical tubes, the new NeXStar SE Family combines the classic heritage of the original orange tube telescopes with state-of-the-art features including a fully computerized operating system, flash upgradeable hand control, superior coatings, the revolutionary SkyAlign telescope alignment software and much more. With the NeXStar SE, you are in the driver's seat. Simply choose an object from the menu and the telescope will fin... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00XVDQRFU
• ASIN: B00XVDQRFU
• Brand: Celestron
• Manufacturer: Celestron

Orion 10018 SkyQuest XT8i IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope

Orion's SkyQuest XT8i Intelliscope Dobsonian Computerized Telescope combines powerful 203mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in a nicely portable package. With the included IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, the amateur stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. It's like having your own personal tour guide to the universe! The optical tube houses an 8" (203mm) parabolic mirror and rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement a... [Read More]

• ASIN: B000P2ZPB2
• UPC: 759270271831
• ASIN: B000P2ZPB2
• Brand: Orion
• Manufacturer: Orion

Meade Instruments 8-inch LightSwitch Series Telescope with Advanced Coma-Free Optics

Aperture: 203.2mm(8-Inch). Focal Length: 2032mm. Meade’s revolutionary LS LightSwitch series of telescopes use advanced technologies like GPS, LNT and ECLIPS CCD imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes have done before: take all the hassle out of using a telescope. Simply flip the switch and the LS automatically aligns itself. Astronomer Inside then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of the best objects in your sky. The aluminum mount is lightweight and portable, yet has a rigid structure with precision worm-gear drives for the ultimate in tracking and pointing accuracy. All this ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0031DW312
• UPC: 709942353020
• ASIN: B0031DW312
• Brand: Meade Instruments
• Manufacturer: Meade

Celestron 94244 Enhance Your Viewing Experience Telescope Filter, 8", Black

Enhance your viewing experience with Celestron's EclipSmart Solar Filter for Celestron 8” telescopes. With two Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for added safety, you can be assured that the solar filter cannot be accidentally knocked off and will provide Solar Safe, ISO compliant viewing. List of 8" SCT: Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Advanced VX 8” EdgeHD Telescope CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope CPC Deluxe 800 HD Computerized Telescope NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope NexStar Evolution 8 Nexstar Evolution 8 HD with StarSense CGEM - 800 Computerized... [Read More]

• ASIN: B071L1XRJN
• UPC: 050234942447
• ASIN: B071L1XRJN
• Brand: Celestron
• Manufacturer: Celestron Acquisition LLC

Celestron - Telescope Carrying Case for NexStar Optical Tubes - Fits 4", 5", 6" and 8" Optical Tubes - NexStar SE, Evolution, Schmidt-Cassegrain, EdgeHD Compatible - Protective EVA Shell, Foam Lining

Your NexStar carrying case is designed to safely carry your NexStar 4/5/6 telescope as well as any Celestron 8-Inch SCT/EdgeHD optical tube.

• ASIN: B006YTQ9KQ
• UPC: 050234940030
• ASIN: B006YTQ9KQ
• Brand: Celestron
• Manufacturer: Celestron

SkyWatcher S11610?8 Inch Traditional Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

SkyWatcher 8" TraditionalBrand NewIncludes Limited Two Year WarrantyThe SkyWatcher 8-Inch Traditional Dobsonian Telescope features rock-steadyplatform with very low vibrations. Its large parabolic primary mirror is highly reflective andcorrects spherical aberration to eliminate distortion across the

• UPC: 47935577
• Model: S11610
• Color: Multicolor

Celestron Advanced VX 8 inch Newtonian Celestron Advanced VX 8 inch Newtonian Telescope

Celestron Advanced VX 8 inch Newtonian BundleBrand NewIncludes Two Years WarrantyThe Celestron 32062 is an advanced VX 8-inch f/5 Newtonian reflector telescope with optical design gives excellent wide field views.It features parabolic primary mirror that

• UPC: 133977328

Meade LS 8-Inch ACF (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free Telescope

The revolutionary Meade LS 8" ACF Automatic Self-Aligning Telescope uses advanced technologies that take all the hassle out of using a telescope. Simply flip the switch and the LS automatically aligns itself. Astronomer Inside takes

• UPC: 14550472
• Model: 0810-03-10
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 20.75;16.25;6.34
• Rating: 1.0

CASSINI 6-millimeter, 12.5-millimeter, 20-millimeter 1.5X Erector, 3X Barlow Lens 1.25-inch Format Eyepiece Set

Expand your telescope's viewing range with this comfortable standard Cassini eyepiece that turns images right-side up. Multi-coated pieces with a 42-degree field view triple your focal length, providing you with three times the magnification.Format: 1.25

• UPC: 279233089
• Color: Black
• Size: 6mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 1.5X Erector, 3X Barlow Lens

Celestron Advanced VX 8 inch SCT Celestron Advanced VX 8 inch SCT Telescope

Celestron Advanced VX 8 inch SCTThe Celestron 12026 is a 8-inch f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission and excellent wide field views.It feature 6x30mm optical finderscope to find objects of

• UPC: 235555715

Celestron Advanced VX 8 inch Newtonian Celestron Advanced VX 8 inch Newtonian Telescope

Celestron Advanced VX 8" NewtonianBrand NewIncludes Two Year WarrantyThe Celestron 32062 is an advanced VX 8-inch f/5 Newtonian reflector telescope with optical design gives excellent wide field views.It features parabolic primary mirror that minimizes spherical

• UPC: 662351052

SkyWatcher S11700 8-Inch Collapsible Newtonian Reflector Telescope

SkyWatcher 8" Collapsible DobBrand NewIncludes Limited Two Year WarrantyThe SkyWatcher 8-Inch Collapsible Dob Telescope features a large-aperture, short focal-length, Newtonian reflector. Sky-Watcher's optical tube design utilizes their proprietary truss support system. That system allows the

• UPC: 17358718
• Model: S11700
• Color: Multicolormulti

SkyWatcher S11800 8 Inch Collapsible GoTo Newtonian Reflector Telescope

SkyWatcher 8" GoTo Collapsible DobsonianBrand NewIncludes Limited Two Year WarrantyThe SkyWatcher 8-Inch Collapsible GoTo Dob Telescope is precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as

• UPC: 50020840
• Model: S11800
• Color: Multicolor

Celestron 32062 + 93973 Bundle Celestron Advanced VX 8 inch Newtonian Telescope

• UPC: 588351396

Celestron 12091 with Skymaps Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 inch Telescope

• UPC: 679006659