Sky-Watcher 8 Inch Quattro Imaging Newtonian Telescope - S11210

Capture huge swaths of sky in record time with the Sky-Watcher 8” Quattro Imaging Newtonian!  F/4 optics offer a much wider field of view than traditional f/10 systems, and you’ll be able to take shorter exposures, too. In fact, f/4 optical systems capture images six times faster than those with a focal ratio of f/10!A great price for 8” optics!The Sky-Watcher 8” Quattro Newtonian is a real bargain, and that’s because Newtonian telescopes are way easier to build than more complicated telescope designs. Still, there is quality here. The primary and secondary borosilicate mirrors are fully multi-coated and offer 94% reflectivity. The interior of the metal optical tube is painted black to keep exterior reflections from making their way inside the telescope. Dual-speed 10:1 linear power focuserIf you’ve ever focused a telescope, you’ll know how important the focuser is to the quality of your observing experience. For astrophotography, focusing is even more important. To be successful, an a