Astro Pete's

8" Dobsonian - Collapsible

This is the type of telescope Astro Pete used when he started viewing the night sky. He highly recomends it for beginners and advanced users. You'll see the planets Jupiter, Saturn and its rings, the Orion Nebula, Globular Clusters and much more.

It transports as two compact pieces that can be assembled and ready to use in just seconds! And collapses down into a compact size for transport and storage. The ultimate in portability and performance.

Diameter - 200 mm
Focal length - 1200 mm
Eyepieces - 1.25" Super Plossl 25mm and 10mm
Focuser - Crayford 2" with 1.25" adapter
Finderscope - 9 x 50

RRP $1149

$895

5 year Manufacturer's warranty

In Stock

Barlow Lens 2x
Double the magnification of your 8" Collapsible Dobsonian telescope to 240x with this 2x Barlow Lens. Simply insert the supplied 10mm eyepiece into the barlow. Great for views of the planets and craters on the Moon.

Light Shroud for 8" Collapsible Dobsonian
Keeps out stray light so you retain contrast and also keeps condensation out in winter.

Saxon Cielo 4.5mm Eyepiece
Increase the magnification of your 8" Collapsible Dobsonian telescope to 266x with this crisp ED glass eyepiece. Great for views of the planets and craters on the Moon.

Colour Planetary Filter Set 1.25"
Increases contrast on planets and contains a Moon filter.
#25 Neutral Density
#12 Yellow
#23A Light Red
#80A Blue

Moon/ Planetary Filter 1.25" #25 Neutral Density
Ideal as a Moon filter.
Generally needed when using your supplied low power 25mm on a Full Moon. Simply screw it onto the bottom of the eyepiece or hold it over the top.

Smart Phone Adapter
Take pictures through your 8" Dobsonian Collapsible telescope. Simply insert your phone and securely attach it to the eyepiece.