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#8 in Telescopes
Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic
Orion
$449.00 – $499.00
Classic 8-inch Dobsonian reflector offering the most aperture per dollar with a parabolic primary mirror and 2-inch Crayford focuser. The intuitive push-pull Dobsonian base makes finding and tracking objects simple for observers of all skill levels.
7.9
Good
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- The assembled scope is 4 feet tall and heavy—make sure you have room to store and transport it.
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