Orion SkyQuest XT8

If you are looking for a high quality telescope that will make your observance of the universe truly inspiring without breaking the bank, then the Orion SkyQuest XT8 may just be your ticket.

It features 8 inch diameter reflector optics that allows you to pull in enough light to be able to view even the faintest nebula, and see the planets and moons of our galaxy in stunning detail. Made from high quality materials that will last a lifetime, this Dobsonian Classic Telescope sits on a perfectly balanced base so that you can easily glide to a part of the sky and have a perfectly stabilized view of the universe without interference.

It comes with Starry Night astronomy software, a 2" Crayford focuser capable of accepting 1.25" and 2" eye pieces, an included 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece and more, for an affordable price through Amazon.

It's not too big and it's not too small. It's extremely easy to assemble and comes with all the tools that you need to put it together, and assembling it does not take that long.

The reviews on Amazon were through the roof and extremely positive where I found 27 reviews that were almost all 5 star. Everyone agreed that the ease of use was exceptional, the ease of set up was perfect and the value for the product was extremely pleasing.

Here are just a few positive things that I was able to find that people had to say about this telescope, but there were many more.

Read them for yourself

One person commented that it took longer to unpack it than to actually assemble the Orion SkyQuest XT8 - always good to hear.

Even better, despite the light pollution, one user explained that they could view a nebula with amazing detail and color clarity.

Another user found it easy to transport.

One user decided to test it on the moon first, and was surprised to see that they could make out many craters on the lunar surface.

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