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- Now you can own the time-tested 8" Schmidt-Cass outfitted the Orion way
- Locate more than 14,000 fascinating celestial objects with pushbutton ease with included controller!
- Hand-figured 8" f/10 Schmidt-Cass optics made in the USA by Celestron
- StarBright XLT high-performance multi-coating system comes standard on all Orion SCTs
- Includes 26mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, star diagonal, and 8x40 finder. Two-year limited warranty
Combining huge light gathering with remarkable portability and IntelliScope computerized guidance, the SkyView Pro 8 EQ Schmidt-Cassegrain is a true hobbyist's telescope. It features 8"-diameter, hand-figured optics crafted in the USA by Celestron, and StarBright XLT high-performance multi-coatings. The 2032mm focal length (f/10) packs plenty of power for high-magnification study of lunar and planetary detail, and ample aperture for visual and photographic forays to faint nebulas and galaxies. The SkyView Pro equatorial mount with steel-leg tripod provides a rock-solid base. The included IntelliScope Controller provides non-motorized computerized guidance to over 14,000 objects make finding your observing targets a snap. Standard accessories include a 26mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, star diagonal, and an 8x40 finder scope -- a nice step up from the more common 6x30 finder. Two-year limited warranty.
