A powerful and capable telescope the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian is one of our most popular reflectors due to its elegant combination of precision optics mechanical simplicity and rock-solid stability. You and your whole family will appreciate the bright clear views of the night sky provided by the XT8 Classic. The Moon and planets of our solar system like Jupiter Saturn and Mars shine brightly in the SkyQuest XT8 Classic allowing you to inspect them in detail. The XT8's 8-inch aperture is also large enough to gather a significant amount of light from more distant celestial objects for great views of sparkling star clusters cloudy nebulas and faraway galaxies. The XT8 Classic Dob is a tremendous value considering the high quality views it provides on such a wide variety of celestial objects. The point-and-view simplicity of the Dobsonian design is not as complicated as an equatorial (EQ) mount and tripod so with a little practice your whole family can scan the heavens just like experienced hobbyists. For any astronomer seeking serious adventure the XT8 Classic Dob has it all!

• 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!

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Without spending a fortune you can get a telescope that will not only satisfy the kids but the kid in you! Our SkyQuest XT4.5 is a quality telescope with point-and-view simplicity that makes it easy to use and makes stargazing fun! The optical performance is far and away better than flimsy department store models. Its 4.5" (114mm) mirror housed in an enameled steel tube gathers 260% more starlight than a 60mm refractor. More light means you can see a lot more celestial objects in greater detail. In a review of low-cost beginner telescopes Sky and Telescope (12/05) proclaimed the XT4.5 "The best of the bunch - a solid combination of optics and mechanics." Try it and see for yourself!

• 114mm aperture and 910mm focal length for views of lunar craters planets nebulas and galaxies


• Sturdy Dobsonian mount and handy grip knob allow for effortless maneuvering


• Includes 2 eyepieces finder scope focuser and FREE Starry Night astronomy software


• One-year limited warranty

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A powerful and capable telescope the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian is one of our most popular reflectors due to its elegant combination of precision optics mechanical simplicity and rock-solid stability. You and your whole family will appreciate the bright clear views of the night sky provided by the XT8 Classic. The Moon and planets of our solar system like Jupiter Saturn and Mars shine brightly in the SkyQuest XT8 Classic allowing you to inspect them in detail. The XT8's 8-inch aperture is also large enough to gather a significant amount of light from more distant celestial objects for great views of sparkling star clusters cloudy nebulas and faraway galaxies. The XT8 Classic Dob is a tremendous value considering the high quality views it provides on such a wide variety of celestial objects. The point-and-view simplicity of the Dobsonian design is not as complicated as an equatorial (EQ) mount and tripod so with a little practice your whole family can scan the heavens just like experienced hobbyists. For any astronomer seeking serious adventure the XT8 Classic Dob has it all!

• 203mm aperture and 1200mm focal length allow you to reach deep into space for jaw-dropping images


• The ultra-stable Dobsonian base keeps the tube perfectly balanced for point-and-view ease of use


• Now includes an upgraded 2" Crayford-style focuser that accepts 1.25" and 2" eyepieces


• Includes 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece EZ Finder II reflex sight collimation cap and FREE Starry Night astronomy software


• Big-aperture optics + point-and-view ease of use = out-of-this-world value

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The beauty of a big truss tube Dob is that it can be disassembled into conveniently sized components for easy transport. And transporting the SkyQuest XX12i will be much easier and the components much better protected with this set of cases designed just for the XX12i. The set includes three cases plus a secondary mirror cover. Each case is made of durable waterproof 600-denier polyester/nylon material with a urethane coating and a 100% nylon lining and double stitched for extra strength. There are separate padded cases for the upper and lower optical tube sections as well as a case for the truss poles. The poles slip into separate compartments to prevent direct contact among them. The truss case attaches to the lower optical tube case with a hook-and-loop fastener so the two can be carried together as one. The lower tube case also has a zippered pocket to hold accessories. All the cases have carrying handles. Lastly the soft nylon secondary mirror "sock" is included to keep the mirror free of dust when the scope is idle. Keep your SkyQuest XX12i Truss Tube Dob looking like new and get it to your observing site more easily and securely with this set of custom cases. Made in the U.S.A.

• Three cases designed to protect the optical tube sections of the SkyQuest XX12i during transport


• Includes padded cases for upper and lower optical tube sections and a case for the truss poles


• Truss pole case has separate slot for each pole to prevent direct contact among them


• Cases are made of waterproof 600-denier polyester/nylon double stitched for extra strength


• Includes soft nylon cover to keep secondary mirror free of dust when scope is idle

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We offer a rugged soft custom case to fit the SkyQuest XT12. It is fully padded on all sides to provide maximum protection of your instrument. Our padded scope cases provide a convenient means for transporting and storing your scope. It'll stay cleaner and last longer free of dings and scrapes. They're made of heavy water-resistant polyester/nylon material with padding sewn into the inner lining. Full-length zipper allows easy access. Handle straps fit nicely in the hand and most are long enough to sling over a shoulder too. Comfortable to carry forgiving of bumps and bruises and more space-efficient than boxy hard cases our scope cases are a smart buy for any telescope owner. Get yours today! One-year limited warranty.

• Rugged fully padded case for easy safe transport and storage of Orion's SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope


• Includes shoulder straps


• Fits tube assembly only

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Horrible Case for XT4.5

This case does not fit the SkyQuest XT 4.5 at all. You can get it on the telescope but it fits very very tightly. The hole for the handle does not line up with the handle on the telescope either. I did not get a faulty case either I contacted their customer service which was great by the way and the one star review is not by any means a bad reflection on the company and they sent me a new one. The new case fit exactly the same and since I was still not pleased I returned both cases in the box they sent the replacement in with their prepaid postage sticker. They refunded my money and I wasn't penalized in any way for returning the unsatisfactory case. More detail ...