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Compare Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian (480 x 203mm) Telescope to Orion SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope Telescope

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Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian (480 x 203mm) Telescope Image
Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian (480 x 203mm) Telescope

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Orion SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope Telescope
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OPT Telescopes $330
Orion Telescopes & Binocu $400
Product Description   
 
This remarkable scope combines powerful 203mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the optional IntelliScope Computerized Object... More
This remarkable scope combines powerful 203mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the optional IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time 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! Less
This remarkable scope combines powerful 150mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the optional IntelliScope Computerized Object... More
This remarkable scope combines powerful 150mm-diameter reflector optics with point-and-view simplicity in one nicely portable package. And with the optional IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator, even the first-time stargazer can pinpoint the location of 14,000+ celestial wonders stored in the IntelliScope's databank. The optical tube rides on our state-of-the-art Dobsonian base, equipped with springless CorrecTension friction control for smooth movement and always-perfect tube balance. Less
Product MPN   
MPN 9986 9816
Key Features   
Optical Design   What is "Optical Design"? Newtonians Newtonians
Optical Diameter 203 mm 150 mm
Finderscope   What is "Finderscope"? Optical Optical
Focal Length 1200 mm 1200 mm
Max Useful Magnification x 480 Unknown
Mount Type   What is "Mount Type"? Altazimuth Altazimuth
Motorized No No
Miscellaneous   
UPC 410000065433 Unknown
Product ID 20743273 25263501
 
Product Reviews
Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian (480 x 203mm) Telescope Image
Orion SkyQuest XT8 Dobsonian (480 x 203mm) Telescope
5/5 stars
5 reviews
Orion SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope Telescope Image
Orion SkyQuest XT6 IntelliScope Telescope

Simplicity, Quality, and Performance [Update 6/24/07]

by Pirich , Oct 5, 2001
Pros: Well made, great optics, beautiful views, incredibly inexpensive.
Cons: Physical size, weight
The Bottom Line: A fantastic deal for a first telescope. It's got the performance, the price is right, and it's built to last. The XT8 is a classic design for learning the sky.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: The Orion XT8 Dobsonian Telescope shows what standing the test of time is all about. Except for minor modifications, these telescopes have remained unchanged since they were introduced, and have been standing up to use. Some have been all the...
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Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Orion Skyquest Intelliscope XT8

by jdlopez , Jun 9, 2005
Pros: Large Aperature, Sturdy Mount, Ease of setup and use. Price was right.
Cons: Lack of tracking, Mount can't be set up directly on grass.
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this telescope for the beginner. It affords the aperature needed to view Deep Sky Objects as well as planets.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: , as many have always had an interest in astronomy.† But this past year, I was talking to a co-worker and we got on the topic.† He explained how a couple of years back when Tasco's Miami facililty was leaving town how he had purchased a...
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Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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