{"product_id":"explore-scientific-8-inch-dobsonian-reflector-telescope","title":"Explore Scientific 8-Inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kt-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.kt-page{--kt-accent:#00A1CF;--kt-accent-hover:#008DB7;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;font-family:inherit;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;margin-bottom:36px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq{width:100%;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq img{max-width:92%;max-height:92%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy h2{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-features{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:40px;margin:40px 0;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-section-heading{font-size:21px;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--kt-accent);margin-bottom:18px;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:12px;padding-left:26px;position:relative;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li:before{content:\"\\2713\";color:var(--kt-accent);font-weight:bold;position:absolute;left:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list b{color:#222;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs-wrap{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 24px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:30px 0;font-size:15px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th,.kt-page .kt-specs td{border:2px solid #000;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th{background:#00A1CF;color:#fff;font-size:16px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(even){background:#f2f2f2;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(odd){background:#ffffff;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta{text-align:center;margin:40px 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:16px;margin-top:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a{display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid #00A1CF;border-radius:4px;color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;transition:all .15s ease;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:hover{background:#00A1CF;color:#fff;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a{display:block;color:#00A1CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:30px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a:hover{color:#008DB7;}\n@media (max-width:768px){\n  .kt-page .kt-hero,.kt-page .kt-features{flex-direction:column;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-img img,.kt-page .kt-features-img img{max-width:400px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-copy p,.kt-page .kt-features-copy p{font-size:17px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:nth-child(3){grid-column:1 \/ span 2;}\n  .kt-page .kt-manuals a{font-size:24px;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eA Powerhouse 8-Inch Dobsonian for Deep-Sky Exploration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis 8-inch Newtonian reflector is a powerhouse for deep-sky exploration and astrophotography. A large 208mm primary mirror pulls in significantly more light than smaller scopes, revealing fainter nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast f\/5.9 focal ratio keeps exposure times short for astrophotography while still delivering bright, detailed views for visual observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dobsonian mount's spring tension system makes for stable, intuitive operation at any experience level, and the scope arrives with an eyepiece, finder, and smartphone adapter ready to go right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kt-sq\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/explorescientific.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ES-ON15476_1_7e8c4284-3705-4b55-9215-0186cb6581e1.jpg\" alt=\"Explore Scientific 8-inch Dobsonian reflector telescope\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-features-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"kt-section-heading\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"kt-feature-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e208mm Primary Mirror\u003c\/b\u003e - outstanding deep-sky performance and light-gathering power\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFast f\/5.9 Focal Ratio\u003c\/b\u003e - 1219mm focal length suited to astrophotography and bright visual views\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDobsonian Mount\u003c\/b\u003e - spring tension balance system for stable, intuitive operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2-Inch Crayford Focuser\u003c\/b\u003e - includes 1.25-inch adapter for standard eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e25mm Plossl Eyepiece\u003c\/b\u003e - 49x magnification out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmartphone Adapter + Red Dot Finder\u003c\/b\u003e - easy target acquisition and basic astrophotography\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-features-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kt-sq\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/explorescientific.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ES-ON15476_2_1fc9bc22-6f37-4319-8f80-c9c2f682c28f.jpg\" alt=\"Explore Scientific 8-inch Dobsonian reflector telescope accessories\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-specs-wrap\" data-kt-specs-wrap\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"kt-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewtonian Reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Mirror Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208mm (8-inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1219mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/5.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDobsonian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Inch Crayford with 1.25-Inch Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyepieces Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm Plossl (49x)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinder Scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed-Dot Finder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 lbs, 15.5 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 lbs, 11 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES-ON20859\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited warranty, activated with registration within 60 days of purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  function fitWrap(wrap){\n    var container = wrap.closest('.product--container') || wrap.closest('.page-content') || wrap.closest('.product--outer');\n    if(!container){ wrap.style.marginLeft=''; wrap.style.width=''; return; }\n    var cRect = container.getBoundingClientRect();\n    var pRect = wrap.parentNode.getBoundingClientRect();\n    var leftOffset = pRect.left - cRect.left;\n    wrap.style.marginLeft = (-leftOffset) + 'px';\n    wrap.style.width = cRect.width + 'px';\n  }\n  function fitAll(){\n    var wraps = document.querySelectorAll('[data-kt-specs-wrap]');\n    for (var i = 0; i \u003c wraps.length; i++) { fitWrap(wraps[i]); }\n  }\n  if (document.readyState === 'loading') {\n    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', fitAll);\n  } else {\n    fitAll();\n  }\n  window.addEventListener('resize', fitAll);\n  window.addEventListener('load', fitAll);\n})();\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-manuals\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eManuals\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/files\/ES-ON15476_ES-ON20859_ES-ON25447_ClassicDobs_Manual-v2_2025.pdf\" style=\"display:block;color:#00A1CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:30px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;margin-bottom:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProduct Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"kt-cta\"\u003e\n  Talk to a Specialist\n  \u003cspan class=\"kt-cta-buttons\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid #00A1CF;border-radius:4px;color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@telescopedepot.com\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid #00A1CF;border-radius:4px;color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eEmail a Specialist\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid #00A1CF;border-radius:4px;color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53875672744047,"sku":"ES-ON20859","price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/7968\/0367\/files\/ES-ON15476_1_7e8c4284-3705-4b55-9215-0186cb6581e1.jpg?v=1784834951","url":"https:\/\/telescopedepot.com\/products\/explore-scientific-8-inch-dobsonian-reflector-telescope","provider":"Telescope Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}