Our 8" triplet APO is a great telescope for observatories. It provides high-contrast imaging and guarantees genuine observing pleasure.

With a relatively fast focal ratio of F7, its 50" long(dew shield retracted), suitable for smaller observatories.

Multi-coated triplet lens with H-FK61 ED element

4" focuser connects to scopeside to a M134x1

M63x1 to 2" adapter included

The optional 0.8x FF also connects to this M63x1 thread, and M48x0.75 or M54x0.75 on the camera side with adjustable backfocus from 55mm up to 88mm. We are working on a M68x1 and M85x1 adapter.

Included:

Losmandy compatible plate

Carrying handle

Finder shoe

Comes in a Aluminum carry case

Optional Accesories: CAA rotator

For mounting, we recommend Astro Physique, EQ8 by Skywatcher, CGX by Celestron, or the GM2000 by 10Micron.

Focuser: 4" 10:1 rack and pinion compatible with EAF 80-mm- tube extension

Two segments of the tube can be removed for binoviewer and flexible back focus, M202x1,5