Product Description

Responding to your requests, we are pleased to offer this reflector optical tube assembly (OTA) for folks who already have an equatorial mount. This optical tube assembly includes parabolic mirror optics, center marked for easy collimation. It has an upgraded 2″ Crayford-style focuser (with 1.25″ eyepiece adapter), quick-collimation cap, dust cap, and a dovetail base that accommodates any Orion finder scope. Pre-tapped holes in the rear cell allow attachment of an Orion Cooling Accelerator Fan (sold separately). Aperture: 203mm. Focal length: 1000mm (f/4.9). 2″ collimatable Crayford-style focuser. Recommended for visual use or astrophotography. Includes camera adapter. Weighs 16.5 lbs. Tube rings, tube ring mounting plate, finder scope, and eyepieces sold separately.

Product Features

• 203mm (8″) aperture and 1000mm focal length f/4.9 reflector telescope optical tube for eye-popping views of deep sky and solar system objects alike
• Also works well as an astrophotography telescope for shooting wide-field subjects
• Features a 2″ Crayford focuser with a step-down adapter for use of both 2″ and 1.25″ eyepieces and accessories
• Reflector optical tube weighs 16.5 lbs.
• Includes dust caps for telescope front aperture and focuser and Starry Night astronomy software – tube rings and other accessories sold separately