--- product_id: 50721667 title: "Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit" brand: "orion" price: "€ 10.44" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50721667-orion-skyquest-xt8-plus-dobsonian-reflector-telescope-kit store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit **Brand:** orion **Price:** € 10.44 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit by orion - **How much does it cost?** € 10.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50721667-orion-skyquest-xt8-plus-dobsonian-reflector-telescope-kit) ## Best For - orion enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted orion brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope 8974 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Package Dimensions L x W x H | 127 x 44.7 x 41.7 centimetres | | Package Weight | 13.36 Kilograms | | Product Dimensions L x W x H | 51 x 75 x 16 centimetres | | Item Weight | 2 Grams | | Brand | Orion | | Max Focal Length | 1200 Millimetres | | Objective Lens Diameter | 203 Millimetres | | Part number | 8974 | | Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount | | Focus type | Manual Focus | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Orion - **Model name:** SkyQuest XT8 PLUS - **Eye piece lens description:** Barlow - **Objective lens diameter:** 203 Millimetres - **Telescope mount description:** Altazimuth Mount - **Focus type:** Manual Focus - **Finderscope:** Reflex - **Item weight:** 2 Grams - **Compatible devices:** Camera, Smartphone - **Lens coating description:** StarBright XLT ## Images ![Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sUV0236aL.jpg) ![Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EznpSfqwL.jpg) ![Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91AO1+NaMUL.jpg) ![Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814SvinHOrL.jpg) ![Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Kit - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K3IDcHE-L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I have a very narrow garden surrounded by obstructiond** A: it will be amazing but with a narrower field of vision than the ideal.buy this telescope it is truly amazing!!!! **Q: Lens quality?None of the views are clear or "close" as I expected & using higher power eyepiece the images are pretty fuzzy. Is a Baader 8-24worth it?** A: Well maybe it needs collamation as mine arrrived and the images were crystal clear and sharp. But depending where you live light pollution may aberate the images seen. Take it out in the country first to test this theory though **Q: Can a DSLR camera be attached?** A: You can attach at DSLR camera to the XT8 (I use a Canon 300D with mine) but you have to buy the relevant adapters. You will need a Camera Lens T-Ring adapter for your particular camera, along with a generic 1.25" Telescope Mount. Both can be found on Amazon. This will allow you to connect the DSLR to the telescope. I haven't found the weight of the camera to be an issue; if you securely tighten the mounting screws on the side of the stand the telescope holds firm when using the DSLR and stays in position. Hope this helps - agree it is an amazing telescope! **Q: What size moon/light polution filters should I buy? Kit comes with 1''25 and 2'' eye pieces - Any recommendations on filters for a newby welcome!** A: Just get any cheap standard moon filter they really help and are not expensive. However if you do pay top price for one obviously the quality will be better but I have a cheap and expensive one and both are very good ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but not great. *by D***E on 17 June 2016* This is my second 8" scope. I bought it hoping to be able to more clearly see DSO like nebulae and some galaxies. The scope came quickly and was in good shape. After reading a lot about collimation, I decided my other scope, an older Celestron G8, was in need of this process (which was previously unknown to me - a poor customer service aspect of Scope City in San Francisco), so I spent time collimating the Dobsonian right out of the box, though it was not far off the mark. I am using this scope at 1800 ft. elevation in Italy where there is not nearly the light pollution I have in the San Francisco area, so expected much better results. So far, after about 5 good nights of viewing, I am seeing more, like I can see pretty clearly the bands on Jupiter (not the red spot though) and Saturn is pretty good such that I can make out the rings, but none of the views are as clear or "close" as I expected, and using the higher power eyepiece the images are rather fuzzy - not what I had hoped. I've been reading about the eye piece quality and wonder if investing in other, better eye pieces might make a difference. I'm about to try a Baader Hyperion 8-24 zoom Mark III, hoping the quality is better than I've been experiencing. I think this is a good scope, especially for the relatively inexpensive cost, but maybe my expectations are too high. I have yet to really see any nebulae or galaxies, although I've been using the Starry Night software to help me locate them. I will update my comments after trying a different type of lens. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best scope for money ever *by S***. on 22 May 2015* Absolutely awesome telescope best purchase ever. Wanted an 8 inch for ages but never like the idea of a dobs however it's got to be astronomy at it's easiest no fiddling around and no computing just point and view. Even the finder included is very accurate once set. Can't recommend this scope enough. ### ⭐⭐⭐ I'm a bit disappointed. Even with this size telescope don't be expecting ... *by D***E on 13 March 2016* Maybe I was expecting too much, I'm a bit disappointed. Even with this size telescope don't be expecting to see clear views of andromeda or the crab nebula. It's tough to find objects and even when you do they are still very small. Objects also move quick across the lens, it can be difficult to keep track manually. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50721667-orion-skyquest-xt8-plus-dobsonian-reflector-telescope-kit](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50721667-orion-skyquest-xt8-plus-dobsonian-reflector-telescope-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*