Top 6 Best 8 Inch Telescope
of November 2024
1
Best Choice
Celestron
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
10
Exceptional
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2
Best Value
Celestron
Celestron
Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More 8 DOB Telescope iPhone/Android Compatible
9.9
Exceptional
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3
Celestron
Celestron
Celestron Advanced VX 8" Newtonian
9.8
Exceptional
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4
Orion
Orion
Orion 8945 SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
9.7
Exceptional
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5
Orion
Orion
Orion Skyline 8" Dobsonian Reflector Telescope
9.6
Exceptional
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6
Celestron
Celestron
Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope WiFi Kit - with Skyportal WiFi Module
9.5
Excellent
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7
Celestron
Celestron
Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 HD 8-inch CPC SCT Telescope
9.4
Excellent
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8
Celestron
Celestron
Celestron Advanced VX 8-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
9.3
Excellent
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9
Celestron
Celestron
Celestron - NexStar Evolution 8 WiFi Enabled Computerized Telescope - 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope SCT - Control via Smartphone App - 10-Hour Lithium Battery - iPhone and Android Compatible
9.2
Excellent
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10
Sky Watcher
Sky Watcher
Sky-Watcher Quattro 200P Imaging Newtonian - Large Aperture 8-inch Reflector Optical Tube for Astrophotography
9.1
Excellent
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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
Nexstar computerized telescope The NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope features Celestrons iconic orange tube design with updated technology and the latest features for amazing stargazing for beginners and experienced observers.. 8-Inch aperture The 8-inch primary mirror in this Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope for adults and kids to be used together packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that our Solar System has to offer, while retaining a compact form factor. Compatible with starsense technology, Wifi. Fully-automated go to mount Featuring a database of more than 40,000 celestial objects, the go to mount built into our telescopes for astronomy beginners automatically locates and tracks objects for you.. Easy to assemble and break down The single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all assemble and break down from separate components for easy transportation. SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready in minutes.. Unbeatable warranty and customer support Buy with confidence from the telescope brand, based in California since 1960. Youll also receive a 2-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts..
Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More 8 DOB Telescope iPhone/Android Compatible
PATENTED STARSENSE SKY RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY This one-of-a-kind telescope uses patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology and your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.. STARSENSE EXPLORER APP The app generates a list of the best objects to view based on your exact time location. View planets, brighter nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters from the city PLUS fainter, deep sky objects from darker sites.. LARGE APERTURE 8 NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR A high-quality parabolic primary mirror and high-reflectivity XLT optical coatings give you enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.. MANUAL DOBSONIAN BASE Large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning and Teflon azimuth bearings make it easy to point and aim your Dob. Follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, its ready to view.. UNBEATABLE WARRANTY SUPPORT Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts..
Celestron Advanced VX 8" Newtonian
8 200mm f5 optical design gives excellent wide field views. Parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image. Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.. New motors offer improved tracking performance provide more power to overcome load imbalances. Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics.
Orion 8945 SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
Item may ship in more than one box and may arrive separately. A large aperture Classic Dobsonian reflector telescope at a very affordable price. 8 diameter reflector optics lets you view the Moon and planets in close up detail, and has enough light grasp to pull in pleasing views of faint nebulas, galaxies and star clusters. A perfect Dobsonian telescope that can last a lifetime for the beginning astronomy enthusiast or whole family. The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the reflector optical tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use. Includes a 2 Crayford focuser that accepts 1.25 and 2 telescope eyepieces, a 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, an EZ Finder II reflex sight, collimation cap, Starry Night software, and more.
Orion Skyline 8" Dobsonian Reflector Telescope
This 8 Dobsonian telescope comes fully loaded with a great set of accessories and top-notch features. Azimuth roller bearings and adjustable altitude trunnions provide silky-smooth telescope motion. Precision 2 Crayford focuser features dual-speed adjustment control with 101 fine-focus. Includes an 8x50 right-angle finder scope, cooling fan, eyepiece rack, and more.
Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope WiFi Kit - with Skyportal WiFi Module
8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Advanced VX Computerized German Equatorial Mount - 6x30 Finderscope - 25mm 1.25 Eyepiece - 1.25 90-Degree Mirror Diagonal - Tripod - NexStar Hand Control EQ - 2-Year USA Warranty - Bundle Item - Celestron Skyportal WiFi Module. 8 203.2mm f10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission. The most compact and portable of Celestron's German equatorial mounts offers the same rigidity as our larger mounts with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design. Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb. Every feature an astroimager wants PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more.
Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 HD 8-inch CPC SCT Telescope
The Celestron CPC Deluxe comes with 8 Edge HD Optics and StarBright XLT Coatings.. Ultra Reliable NexStar Computerized Navigation System with SkyAlign and a 40,000 Object Database.. The Celestron CPC Deluxe comes equipped with a 50mm Finder Scope, 40mm Plossl Eyepiece, 1.25 Star. The Celestron CPC 800 Deluxe is FASTAR Compatable.. Equipped with a Heavy Duty Tripod..
Celestron Advanced VX 8-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
8 inch 203mm f10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission. 84 more light gathering than a 6 inch telescope.. 6x30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars. Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.. Autoguider port for long exposure imaging.
Celestron - NexStar Evolution 8 WiFi Enabled Computerized Telescope - 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope SCT - Control via Smartphone App - 10-Hour Lithium Battery - iPhone and Android Compatible
COMPUTERIZED TELESCOPE WITH WIFI FUNCTIONALITY Explore the Universe and control your telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS and Android Select any object from the apps database and the telescope locates and tracks it automatically.. CELESTRONS LEGENDARY 8 SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN OPTICAL TUBE See the difference Compact, portable 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings provides stunning views.. SUPERIOR TRACKING ACCURACY This computerized GoTo mount with high-performance brass worm gears and motors tracks objects smoothly as they appear to drift across the night sky. Ideal for star parties and astroimaging.. BUILT-IN 10-HOUR LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERY Forget about buying an external power supply. Celestrons LiFePO4 battery is built right in for the safest, most reliable power anywhere.. EASY TO USE IN THE FIELD Enjoy the improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays and a USB charge port for your phone..
Sky-Watcher Quattro 200P Imaging Newtonian - Large Aperture 8-inch Reflector Optical Tube for Astrophotography
FAST f4 OPTICS With a bright f4 focal ratio, the Quattro Imaging Newtonian captures greater detail in a shorter exposure time. 2-INCH DUAL-SPEED CRAYFORD-STYLE FOCUSER Never miss focus with this 2-inch dual- speed crayford style focuser. OVERSIZED SECONDARY MIRROR All Quattro Newtonians use an oversized secondary mirror capable of illuminating both APS-C and full-frame DSLRs without vignetting. KNIFE-EDGE BAFFLES Multiple knife-edge baffles minimize stray light from entering the optical tube and ruining your imaging or viewing experience. EVERYTHING YOU NEED While most manufacturers make you pay extra, Sky-Watcher gives you everything you need right out of the box, including tube rings, a Vixen-style dovetail, and an 8x50 straight-through finderscope and bracket. Max focal length 800.