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GSO 8 inch DOB Telescope (Silver)
A high quality Dobsonian telescope with parabolic quality optics with 200 mm aperture. GSO Dobsonians have mirrors in the upper quality range and convince with a low price.
This 8 “f / 6 Dobsonian is ideal for observing nebulae and galaxies, but also for the moon and planets. The telescope is still easy to transport. The ease of use makes this telescope an ideal entry-level telescope.
High-quality parabolic optics with 200 mm aperture and 1200 mm focal length.
94% mirror coating for a brighter, high-contrast image.
Exact 2 “Crayford focuser for precise focusing – with reduction to 1.25”.
Stable metal tube and adjustable mirror mounts for optimal imaging even after many years.
Main mirror mount and Secondary mirror holder made of metal – no plastic – fully adjustable (illustration of the secondary mirror holder – left)
Good expandability even for astrophotography.
Active main mirror ventilation accelerates the temperature adjustment of the telescope.
Technical Specifications
Optics :
Parabolic primary mirror made of BK7
Opening :
200 mm – 8 “
Focal length :
1200 mm
Focal ratio :
f / 6
Secondary mirror diameter :
50 mm
Shadowing by the secondary mirror :
25% linear
Adjustment aid :
Center mark on the main mirror
Focuser :
2 “-Crayford extension with ring clamp and adapter to 1.25”
Tube :
Metal tube with reinforcement rings
Tube weight :
13 kg
Tube length :
1150 mm
Tube diameter :
230 mm
Rockerbox weight :
10.2 kg
Rockerbox dimensions :
Height 600 mm / diameter 500 mm
Storage :
Height with spring preload / azimuth with ball bearings