Brand and Model: | Celestron G-8N Newtonian |
Price ($USD): | $449.00 |
Type: | Newtonian |
Attributes: |
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Aperture: | 203mm (8") |
f Ratio: | f/5 |
Focal Length: | 1000mm |
Finder: | 9x50 |
Electric Power: | |
Mount: | CG-5 (EQ-4) |
Tripod: | Aluminum Adjustible |
Weight (lbs): | 30.5 lbs. |
Dimensions (w/h/d): | OTA approx 18" lenght |
Description: | This is a big full-featured reflector, at a surprisingly reasonable price for an 8†scope. The 8" aperture, 1000mm focal length, f/5 G-8N is chock full of features, It is complete with mount, tripod, 9 x 50mm finder, 2†focuser with 1.25†adapter, and more. It has a big enough aperture and fast enough focal ratio to do significant deep space observing and photography of faint nebulas and galaxies, plus very good optics for exceptional lunar and planetary images that are surprisingly close to those of refractors many times its modest cost. And all of it is light enough for one person to lift and carry with ease.
Astronomics Product: Celestron G-8N |