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This is a good starter telescope for a beginner who wants the best value out of their buy. The views will be as expected for everything that you expect from an 8” – fantastic.
#LARGEST DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE MANUAL#
It’s a manual 8” Dobsonian with a parabolic primary mirror. The SkyQuest XT8 is within the right price range for its specs and performance. There is plenty to see with this Dob, and with 203 mm of aperture, you can take advantage of dark skies to access the thousands of DSOs waiting to be explored.
#LARGEST DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE PORTABLE#
In all reality and with a look at the specs, the 8” is just as portable as the 6” model, so you’re not really losing out on any convenience benefits by upgrading to the larger size. With a parabolic mirror, you won’t have any spherical aberration issues and there isn’t any coma detracting from the experience like you may have with a much larger, just as fast, model. Needless to say, this is going to be good for deep-sky views. The OTA has a good 8” aperture with a fast focal ratio. Since it’s not an imaging telescope and it doesn’t claim to be anything more than what it is – an exceptional visual telescope, there’s nothing to be deceived about from the start since you know what you’re getting. With the huge seeing and wow-factor through the scope, it’s unfortunate that you can’t share it with images.
The best thing about the 8” Dob is its simplicity. If that’s you, this is the scope you want to “dabble” with. Some like the simplicity of manual mounts for outstanding visual use, and others want a little more out of their setup to dabble in imaging. The FlexTube SynScan Dobsonian has more features than your typical Dob. Unless you’re willing to dabble with de-rotation imaging software, short exposures it is. With this feature, you’ll have some imaging benefits in the palm of your hand. It comes with the SynScan hand controller, the mount has a dual-axis motor drive, and built-in WiFi. The SynScan feature indicates that this model has GoTo. This is a good storage and transportation feature. The collapsible feature consists of rods that retract and extend in place, so you don’t have to deal with actually removing any rods and parts. You can count on excellent optical quality here. The OTA has a 10” aperture with a fast optical speed and long focal ratio – good for imaging with. As a collapsible Dob, it has both benefits and drawbacks that only you can determine if it’s worth the buy, and yes, it’s more expensive thanks to its many perks.
#LARGEST DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE SERIES#
This model is part of the FlexTube series that indicates it’s a collapsible Dobsonian. Here are a few that you must consider if you’re thinking about buying a Dob for the first time or if you’re adding to your collection. There’s no denying that Dobsonians are very attractive telescopes to own and you may end up owning more than one in your lifetime. Thanks to the huge apertures available with the Dobsonian, they provide excellent seeing quality for bright and faint DSOs. They’re especially attractive to amateurs and beginners because they offer ease of use, a huge aperture, and the best bang for the buck when you’re just starting out. The Dob is a favorite type of telescope for astronomers of all skill levels. In the ‘60s, John Dobson was recognized for creating this telescope setup that provided a large aperture and portability at a low price point.
Dobsonians are often called “Dobs” for short, and they’re also nicknamed “light buckets.” In short, it’s acceptable to say it’s a Newtonian reflector OTA with an alt-azimuth mount made with plywood and a large base to support the telescope system.
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