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# 1200mm focal length for sharp targeting 2x Barlow lens doubles magnification 203mm aperture for deep space clarity Orion 27194 XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit

**Brand:** orion
**Price:** 1497955CFA
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## Summary

> 🌌 Own the night sky—because the universe waits for no one!

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- **What is this?** Orion 27194 XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit by orion
- **How much does it cost?** 1497955CFA with free shipping
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## Best For

- orion enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted orion brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Deep Space Clarity:** 8-inch aperture pulls in 73% more light than smaller scopes for breathtaking views of nebulae and galaxies.
- • **Effortless Navigation:** Smooth Robesonian base with precision knob lets you glide across the night sky with pinpoint accuracy.
- • **Built to Last & Impress:** Robust cast-aluminum mirror cell and enameled steel tube combine durability with sleek, professional design.
- • **Expandable Magnification:** Included 2x shorty Barlow lens instantly doubles your eyepiece power for versatile viewing options.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Toolkit:** Comes with stargazing guides and a red LED light—perfect for night observations without losing your place.

## Overview

The Orion 27194 XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope features a powerful 8-inch (203mm) aperture and 1200mm focal length, delivering stunning views of the Moon, planets, and deep space objects. Its user-friendly Robesonian mount ensures smooth, precise navigation, while the included 2x Barlow lens doubles magnification options. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, it comes with a comprehensive stargazing toolkit and durable construction, making it an exceptional value for anyone ready to explore the cosmos.

## Description

Product Description The Orion SyQuest XT8 Classic Robesonian Telescope combines powerful optics with the ultimate in mechanical simplicity and stability. It features a precision 8-inch (203mm) parabolic primary mirror, center-marked at the factory for precise collimation and mounted in a cast-aluminum support cell that provides maximum ventilation. The mirror pulls in 73% more light than a 6-inch, enough to tease out dust lanes in nebulas, resolve the cores of prominent globular clusters, and reveal subtle structure in elusive galaxies. You're in total control as you point the telescope effortlessly to your target object anywhere in the sky. The 46-inch-long enameled steel tube glides on its sturdy Robesonian telescope base. A gentle push or pull on the navigation knob puts you right in the observing pocket. The SyQuest XT8 Classic features a 2-inch Crawford style focuser that accepts both 1. 25-inch and 2-inch accessories. Speaking of accessories, the XT8 comes with a host of great ones. You get a Sirius Plods 25mm telescope eyepiece (48x), an EZ Finder II reflex sight, an Orion quick-collimation cap, and a Snap-On dust cover. For the intrepid beginner to the veteran sky gazer, the SyQuest XT8 Classic Robesonian Telescope lives up to its billing by Astronomy magazine as a work of art. From the Manufacturer 203mm (8") aperture and 1200mm focal length Dobsonian reflector telescope allows you to reach deep into space for jaw-dropping images. Big-aperture Dobsonian telescope optics + point-and-view ease of use = out-of-this-world value. Included Orion 2x Shorty Barlow Lens doubles the magnification of virtually any 1.25" eyepiece. The included Beginning Stargazers Toolkit provides plentiful reference material for nighttime observing. An amazing value compared to purchasing each item separately

Review: Great Starter-Intermediate Telescope - The Orion XT8 is a fantastic telescope. Instructions are very easy to follow and Telescope is simple to put together. Give yourself a good 30 minutes to put it together. It is on the heavier side if youre use to smaller aperature Telescopes but well worth it. The views are spectacular. The only thing that is slightly difficult to get use to is perhaps the single handle for traveling. The main part moves slightly and can seem wobbly at first, give yourself time to properly adjust to moving the Telescope before actually transferring it outside. The EZ II finder works fantastic, may need a slight adjustment, but is a very simple fix. I recommend using a polarizing moon filter for great detailed views of the moon. Great Telescope and great company. Orions customer service was very helpful when I needed tracking information.
Review: Probably more than we need, but also exactly what we needed - I have a problem--I need to buy the biggest and best, and I usually go overboard. I know this, my wife knows this, and my 4-year-old daughter knows this. My purchase of this telescope is a story of me going overboard. Over the last six months, my daughter has been showing an increasing interest in astronomy. When she asked for a telescope for Christmas - I jumped at the chance to get her one. Mostly because I, too, want a telescope. Taking these needs into mind, I wanted to find a telescope that would be easy to use, grow with my daughter's interests, and serve as platform to support our shared hobby. Ultimately, I chose this telescope. I assembled it on Christmas eve while my wife watched on in amused horror. This is a big telescope. "I thought it would fit on a table," she said. It's big enough that it now has a dedicated storage spot in our living room. In fact, it's too big. I lug it outside 2-3 times a week, when the sky is clear, but moving it around isn't easy. It's tall, it's awkward to carry, and if you're as uncoordinated as me, it slips and slides every-which-way when you're moving it around. But, it is easy to use. Once I get it outside, I can quickly find objects of astronomical interest and get a great view ready for my wife and daughter. And it will grow with my daughter, allowing her to take this hobby pretty far before the limits of the telescope--such as the low-quality primary mirror, which introduces a level of fuzz to distant viewing--will start holding her back. Finally, this telescope has done something that none of it's specifications would suggest--it's given my daughter and I something to get excited about. The moon was full on Christmas night and, by luck, our Washington skies were clear. We drug the telescope outside and pointed it up there and, for the first time ever, my daughter could see the moon as something other than a bright light in the sky. It hung like a rock in the viewfinder, all its pits and craters highlighted as though looking at a stone through a magnifying glass, its light blinding and delivering a new-found understanding of worlds beyond this. While it's bigger than we probably needed, and it's awkward to lug around, this telescope has delivered exactly what I needed and more. With the lenses and materials in this kit, you'll be able to view the moon beautifully with just the 25mm lens. I can also clearly see the Orion nebula from my backyard, which is near a big city. Even with the barlow, planets aren't magnified enough for optimum viewing, but if you purchase a 6mm lens as well, you'll be in great shape. Terrestrial viewing is also great. I'd recommend grabbing one of the sky viewing apps to orient the night's sky while you get used to star charts.

## Features

- 203mm (8") aperture and 1200mm focal length Robesonian reflector telescope allows you to reach deep into space for jaw-dropping images of the Moon, planets, and deep space objects too
- Big-aperture Robesonian telescope optics + point-and-view ease of use = out-of-this-world value
- Included Orion 2x shorty Barlow lens doubles the magnification of virtually any 1. 25" Eyepiece, adding magnification options to your telescope
- The included beginning stargazers Toolkit provides plentiful reference material For nighttime observing and a handy red LED light to see them with
- An amazing value compared to purchasing each item separately

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003ZDEUS2 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (53) |
| Date First Available | November 1, 2003 |
| Item Weight | 41 pounds |
| Item model number | 27194 |
| Manufacturer | BINGBING |
| Package Dimensions | 50.5 x 22.5 x 22.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Orion
- **Compatible Devices:** Eyepiece (1.25-inch and 2-inch)
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Barlow
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Center Focus
- **Item Weight:** 41 Pounds
- **Lens Coating Description:** Aluminum;Silicon Dioxide
- **Model Name:** robesonian
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 25 Millimeters
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

![Orion 27194 XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fkwLlrobL.jpg)
![Orion 27194 XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DctcfDHzL.jpg)
![Orion 27194 XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Vj0OQL3gL.jpg)
![Orion 27194 XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nZGsQAkVL.jpg)
![Orion 27194 XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eGaCR21BL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you hook up a DSLR camera to this with an adapter (Which would be purchased separately)?**
A: Sure you can!  You will use a T-ring/DSLR adapter specifically designed for your camera mount.  Instead of inserting an eyepiece into your Orion XT8 focuser, you will attach your camera.  The devil is in the details, however.  If you try to use your camera body, with T-adapter and a T-threaded 1.25" "nosepiece" (it goes between the T-ring adapter and the 1.25" focuser opening, you will not be able to focus your camera, because a Dobsonian reflector focuses too far inside the focuser (this is called "short focus").  Camera focus is not the same as eyepiece focus, unfortunately.To get your DSLR to focus, you will need to put some significantly magnifying optics between the nosepiece and the focuser, to bring the image to the camera's focal plane.  I have used a 2.5X Televue Powermate (costs about $200) or a cheaper "Barlow"-type magnifier of at least 2.5X magnification.  Personally, I have only used the Powermate.  Anything else and you're on your own (return the magnifier for refund if it doesn't focus).   Powermates are superior to "Barlows" because they are designed to focus on a flat sensor, not on your retina.  Hope this helps.   Dobs are not really designed for photography, because of their short focus and cuz they won't track a celestial object's movements.  For that you need a non-reflector telescope with computer-guided tracking in the telescope mount.

**Q: Can someone please tell me the difference between this and the orion 8974 skyquest xt8 plus dobsonian reflector telescope that costs a bit more?**
A: The 8974 XT8 Plus is an upgraded version of this Classic Skyquest XT8. The optics and tube dimensions are the same, here are a few of the upgrades/improvements on the XT8 Plus:- Base uses a tension knob system instead of a spring- Secondary mirror has tension knobs, making collimation (mirror alignment) easier to perform- Features a dual-speed 2" Crayford focuser (instead of standard 2" Crayford on Classic XT8)XT8 Plus: http://www.amazon.com/Orion-8974-Dobsonian-Reflector-Telescope/dp/B00D2LDZLK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456162283&sr=8-1&keywords=xt8+plus

**Q: What's the difference between this (27194) and the 8945 SkyQuest besides price?**
A: Hello, telescope is the same. One just comes with book, light, map, and the star chart. Hope this helps. By the way it's a great scope for the price.

**Q: Can the xt8 be later retrofitted with the inteliscope option?**
A: I do not believe so, that is why if you pay extra you can purchase the XT8i. I figure if you want the Intelliscope purchase the XT8i.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Starter-Intermediate Telescope
*by A***E on April 13, 2012*

The Orion XT8 is a fantastic telescope. Instructions are very easy to follow and Telescope is simple to put together. Give yourself a good 30 minutes to put it together. It is on the heavier side if youre use to smaller aperature Telescopes but well worth it. The views are spectacular. The only thing that is slightly difficult to get use to is perhaps the single handle for traveling. The main part moves slightly and can seem wobbly at first, give yourself time to properly adjust to moving the Telescope before actually transferring it outside. The EZ II finder works fantastic, may need a slight adjustment, but is a very simple fix. I recommend using a polarizing moon filter for great detailed views of the moon. Great Telescope and great company. Orions customer service was very helpful when I needed tracking information.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Probably more than we need, but also exactly what we needed
*by M***. on January 29, 2016*

I have a problem--I need to buy the biggest and best, and I usually go overboard. I know this, my wife knows this, and my 4-year-old daughter knows this. My purchase of this telescope is a story of me going overboard. Over the last six months, my daughter has been showing an increasing interest in astronomy. When she asked for a telescope for Christmas - I jumped at the chance to get her one. Mostly because I, too, want a telescope. Taking these needs into mind, I wanted to find a telescope that would be easy to use, grow with my daughter's interests, and serve as platform to support our shared hobby. Ultimately, I chose this telescope. I assembled it on Christmas eve while my wife watched on in amused horror. This is a big telescope. "I thought it would fit on a table," she said. It's big enough that it now has a dedicated storage spot in our living room. In fact, it's too big. I lug it outside 2-3 times a week, when the sky is clear, but moving it around isn't easy. It's tall, it's awkward to carry, and if you're as uncoordinated as me, it slips and slides every-which-way when you're moving it around. But, it is easy to use. Once I get it outside, I can quickly find objects of astronomical interest and get a great view ready for my wife and daughter. And it will grow with my daughter, allowing her to take this hobby pretty far before the limits of the telescope--such as the low-quality primary mirror, which introduces a level of fuzz to distant viewing--will start holding her back. Finally, this telescope has done something that none of it's specifications would suggest--it's given my daughter and I something to get excited about. The moon was full on Christmas night and, by luck, our Washington skies were clear. We drug the telescope outside and pointed it up there and, for the first time ever, my daughter could see the moon as something other than a bright light in the sky. It hung like a rock in the viewfinder, all its pits and craters highlighted as though looking at a stone through a magnifying glass, its light blinding and delivering a new-found understanding of worlds beyond this. While it's bigger than we probably needed, and it's awkward to lug around, this telescope has delivered exactly what I needed and more. With the lenses and materials in this kit, you'll be able to view the moon beautifully with just the 25mm lens. I can also clearly see the Orion nebula from my backyard, which is near a big city. Even with the barlow, planets aren't magnified enough for optimum viewing, but if you purchase a 6mm lens as well, you'll be in great shape. Terrestrial viewing is also great. I'd recommend grabbing one of the sky viewing apps to orient the night's sky while you get used to star charts.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (: Saturn :)
*by D***M on January 9, 2016*

Excellent value, prompt shipping, nicely packaged, and easy to assemble. Just a few comments: 1) If your a beginner like me, its probably better to buy to book Nightwatch first, before buying your telescope. The book contains an excellent chapter on choosing the right telescope and eyepieces for your use and night conditions. For example, "Dob" mounted reflectors are not the best choice for photography. 2) With all the beautiful and colorful pictures of the stars, it is easy to develop some unrealistic expectations on what you will actually see with your telescope. Our eyes don't see colors well in low light condition, so don't expect brilliant colors. Most objects will look the color of the moon. Stars will still appear as points of light. 3) There have been some negative comments on the factory finder scope, which I don't agree with. What I found was it was somewhat difficult to get the finder scope firmly attached to the telescope. The first time I attached the finder scope, it was noticeable loose. It took a couple of tries to get it firmly attached. Another possible problem is the instruction's advice to align the finder scope with the telescope on an object at least 1/4 mile away. The further away, the better the result. At least 2 miles would be my recommendation. I found the finder scope, securely attached, and properly aligned to be a very good product. There will likely be a learning curve for people without experience in looking through eyepieces. I was a surveyor for a few years, so that helped. 4) The size of the unit, and the stiffness of the movement could be a problem for a young astronomer or someone with physical limits. The telescope does break away from the mount very easily, so that is a big plus for moving the scope around. 5) Here is an old surveyor tip for working with an inverted image. Pretend like your pushing the object to the middle of the screen, rather than pointing the scope at the object. This will make you move in the opposite direction. Us directionally challenged people need all the help we can get. A quick update after owning the scope for a few months: I had started seeing a fuzzier image, so I rechecked the collimation for the second time. I had checked the collimation right after receiving and it was spot on. When I checked the collimation the second time, the telescope was out of adjustment. Some of the adjustment screws in the secondary mirror were completely loose. Only one of the set screws in the primary mirror was tightened. I had been using the scope in different locations, and maybe moving the scope around had loosened things. It is also possible that the screws were not tightened to begin with. Be sure to check all the screws, primary set screws and secondary adjustment screws, to be sure they are not loose. Orion has a very good on line instructions for collimation.

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