8-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope (Red)
Combining serious performance with standout style, this special-edition 8-inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope features a striking ruby-red optical tube and all the power you need for breathtaking deep-sky and planetary views. With a 208mm primary mirror and fast f/5.9 focal ratio, this reflector is ideal for exploring galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters while also delivering detailed views of the Moon and planets. Its 1219mm focal length allows for brighter images, a wider field of view, and shorter exposure times—perfect for both visual observation and astrophotography.
The smooth Dobsonian mount is intuitive and beginner-friendly, enhanced with a spring tension system to maintain balance even when accessories are added. This telescope comes equipped with an upgraded accessory set, including a wide-view 70° Series 25mm eyepiece (49x), a 10mm Plossl eyepiece (122x), and a 2x Barlow lens to double the power of the 10mm. A 2-inch Crayford focuser with a 1.25-inch adapter ensures compatibility with a wide range of eyepieces and accessories. A red-dot finder, smartphone adapter, and dust cover round out this premium package—making it as complete as it is beautiful.
Standout Features
Striking Design with Serious Optics
Fast Focal Ratio for Astrophotography
Upgraded Eyepiece Set for Versatile Viewing
User-Friendly Mount and Essential Accessories
Product Specifications
Customers praised this sturdy, well-made telescope with distinctive burgundy color. It arrives well-collimated and is easy to use for spotting targets. Shoppers successfully captured moon craters and Jupiter images. However, the included red dot finder is poorly made with a dark lens that obscures stars.
- The scope is sturdy and the burgundy color really makes this one stand out from other dobs
- Great telescope!
- Really easy to spot targets and focus. I've been able to take images of moon craters and Jupiter
The Scope is wonderful, The shipping was very fast, The ease of assembly was very good, The only thing that puts a blemish on this review is when received the dust cover had a very large crack, company notified but no answer as of writing this review...2nd large purchase from Explore Scientific. Hope they make it right...
Ive bought a good deal from explore scientific and honestly, am very happy with everything they put out. Overall the scope is sturdy and the burgandy color really makes this one stand out from other dobs on the market.
The dob itself feels very sturdy and well-made. Not a single loose bit on it. When i got my dob there was a small bit of mystery oil on the outside of the tube but rubbed right off. I did manage to get first light on it the night I put it together and it came very well-collimated even after bumping around in a mail van.
The primary mirror did come with a small, roughly 1/2 inch smudge but im 100% positive it has no negative effect on my views. Something super minor.
The worst thing about the dob is the red dot accessory if you can even call it a red dot. It is so poorly made. The red dot lens itself is very dark so when you try to look through it you cant even see the stars. Just throw it away and dont waste your time on trying to make it work.
Great telescope!
Its my first telescope so I have no benchmark for comparison. I do like it a lot. Its really easy to spot targets and focus. I've been able to take images of moon craters and Jupiter and its moons. Its fun learning with it.
Great product ! Love it and can clearly see the Andromeda galaxy and all the planets ! Super !
I love it. The website video and included tools made it a fast setup. Now I have all the tools for adjustmens later if needed. It arrived very fast and packed professionally. I wanted this one for it's portability and it accepts different size eyepieces. The eyepiece that is included is very nice and it was neat to get to use the cell phone adapter to dabble in astrophotography. I watched Venus on my first night if you are wandering. Thanks!