Telescope-Reflecting Telescopes-Apertura AD8 Dobsonian 8″ Telescope with Accessories

Solid Construction and Quality Components
The Apertura AD8 8″ Dobsonian telescope features solid construction and quality components. Its 8″ parabolic mirror is made from quality materials, and finished with an aluminum and silicon dioxide coating that delivers 93% reflectivity to ensure the brightest possible images. The primary mirror sits at the end of the optical tube in an adjustable mirror cell. If the telescope were to ever become misaligned, this mirror cell can be adjusted with hand-knobs in conjunction with the included laser collimator to ensure perfect alignment–no tools required! The optical tube assembly is made from steel for durability and beauty and is fitted with a machined aluminum 2″ dual-speed, 10:1 Crayford-style focuser for smooth, easy focusing.

Dobsonian Rocker Box for Smooth and Easy Navigation
What differentiates a Dobsonian telescope from other Newtonians is the ingenious base, or rocker box. The tube of the AD8 sits onto the base and can then be easily moved up, down, or to either side. For balance in the desired position, tension can be adjusted using the large aluminum knobs on either side of the telescope to tighten or loosen. The bottom of the base is a “Lazy Susan” style, allowing for smooth, 360º horizontal rotation. Sealed ball bearings also allow smooth altitude adjustment. This base also comes with a 4-slot eyepiece tray to hold accessories.

Performance and Simplicity Perfect for the Beginner
Dobsonian telescopes are known for their simplicity and affordability–a reputation the AD8 meets and exceeds! A solid, 8″ aperture is married to a simple and versatile Dobsonian base. With no need to worry about expensive and complicated electronics or external power sources, this telescope is a great first telescope to get acquainted with the night sky. Also including everything needed to start exploring the sky right out of the box, the AD8 by Apertura is a great combination of value, performance, and simplicity!

Tons of Accessories Included
The Apertura AD8 Dobsonian telescope comes equipped with many great accessories to make observing the night sky fun and exciting right out of the box! A primary mirror cooling fan helps your telescope reach ambient temperature quickly and efficiently. A 1.25″ adapter allows you to use either 1.25″ or 2″ eyepieces and filters. 9 mm 52-deg. Super Plossl 1.25″ and 30 mm 68-deg. Super View 2″ eyepieces provide a variety of views of celestial objects. A 35 mm extension tube helps bring images into focus when used with different eyepieces or camera setups. A 1.25″ moon filter provides higher contrast views of the moon by eliminating bright surface glare. The 8×50 right-angle image finder with bracket allows for quick and easy spotting of an object for observation. The laser collimator allows for collimation of the mirrors if ever they were to become out of alignment. Lastly, the 4-slot eyepiece tray mounted to the base allows for safe keeping and easy access of eyepieces while out in the field.

Comes with the Apertura Absolute Warranty!
The Apertura Absolute Warranty provides two years of coverage against product defects. After the initial two-year warranty expires, this product qualifies for Apertura’s Three-Year Accident Replacement Program. In addition, the Apertura Absolute Warranty is transferrable! Download a copy of the Apertura Absolute Warranty for more information on this program, how to make a claim, and why it is important to keep your original receipt and the product’s original boxes & packaging!