Starfield Dobsonian 8" (DOB-08) Starfield

Starfield Optics Dobsonian 8" (SF-DOB-08) - Astronomy Plus

Starfield Dobsonian 8" (DOB-08)

Name: Starfield Dobsonian 8" (DOB-08)
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

by Starfield

SKU SF-DOB-08

$920.00 - $920.00

$920.00

$920.00 - $920.00

$920.00

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Starfield Dobsonian 8"

Available in 8″, 10″, and 12'' objective sizes

Both Dobsonian features a parabolic primary mirror to produce sharp and bright images at the eyepiece. With an innovative clutch system, and cooling fans on the primary mirror, the Starfield Dobsonian telescope is a complete telescope system with a 9mm and 30mm plossl eyepieces and a 50mm finder scope.

Ball Bearing movement

Push the Starfield Dobsonian from target to target with ease on its ball bearing pivots. Smoothly track your object and keep it in the field of view of your eyepiece

2 Speed Crayford Focusing

Achieve a sharp focus with us with the dual-speed Crayford focuser. The 10:1 adjustment lets you get that detail that you would expect from a focuser

Finder Scope

Using the included 8x50mm finder scope make centering what you want to see easy!

Build in cooling fans

Get your observing session going sooner. With the battery operated cooling fan the primary mirror can be cooled down to the ambient temperature faster.

Eyepiece organization

Keep the eyepieces you want to use within reach! Enough room for a 2" eyepiece and three 1.25" eyepieces. Right at your finger tips.

Technical Specifications

Category	Specification
Optical Design	8" (203.2 mm) Newtonian
Focal Ratio	f/6
Focal Length	1200 mm
Spider Vane Thickness	0.5 mm
Mirror Coating	Enhanced Aluminum
Reflectivity	94%
Mirror Overcoating	Quartz
Focuser	2" Dual-Speed 1:10 Crayford
Light Gathering Power	843× (vs. human eye)
Minimum Magnification	29×
Maximum Magnification	480×
Angular Resolution	0.57 arc-second (Dawes limit)
Central Obstruction	25% linear (6.3% by area)
Optical Quality	Diffraction-limited, 1/12 wave RMS
Eyepiece 1 Magnification	30 mm → 40×
Eyepiece 2 Magnification	9 mm → 133.3×
Mount Type	Dobsonian
Altitude Bearing	Tension bearing system
Tube Material	Metal
Base Material	Wood
Optical Tube Weight	13 kg
Base Weight	12 kg
Total Weight	25 kg

In the Box

8'' F/6 Deluxe Dobsonian Telescope
Mount Base
2'' 30mm Plossl Eyepiece
1.25'' 9mm Super Plossl Eyepiece
8X50 Right Angle Finderscope
2'' Focuser Extension 35mm
2'' To 1.25'' Brass Compression Ring

Manual & Warranty

Starfield 1-Year Warranty

5 stars: 2 (100%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Best telescope EVER!!

I’m so happy I splurged on a new scope for myself. I viewed Uranus, three galaxies and a nebula on my first night out. The buttery smooth dual speed focuser is a luxury compared to my 6” scope. I used a red dot finder for my initial locating and then fine tuned my view with the 8x50 corrected view finder scope. Viewing was fast and accurate. I really feel like this telescope with its included equipment completely opened the entire night sky to me. I love that the 8” Starfield Dobsonian is a manageable size for a smaller woman such as myself. I’m confidently planning to travel to dark sky sites this year knowing I can handle all my gear myself. Shipping was very fast! I placed my order on a Tuesday and my beautiful new telescope was delivered by Saturday. Amazing product. Amazing service.

Thank you so much for this incredible review, it truly means a lot to us!

We’re absolutely thrilled to hear about your first night under the stars with your new Starfield 8' Dobsonian Telescope, spotting Uranus, galaxies and a nebula right away is an amazing start! That’s exactly the kind of experience we hope every customer gets.

I'm a returning customer and the Starfield 8" Dobsonian was the second telescope I purchased from Astronomy Plus (AP).

Just like my first purchase experience in 2021, customer service at AP was exceptional! AP even called me to let me know when my scope was going to arrive--amazing! And the delivery was fast and the scope arrived safe and sound.

Prior to making this purchase, when I had a question about the Starfield Dob, AP was very prompt in their response. And when I had additional questions after I made the purchase, they did not hesitate to help!

As customer who purchase two telescopes from AP, I stand by my words when I say, I feel very lucky to be able rely on AP!

If you are thinking of developing a new hobby in astronomy, look no further! Just ask AP or browse their wonderful website! (Thank you AP for this!)

AP is a family-owned business and they are experts in what they do. Please support them! I know I will : )

Thank you, Astronomy Plus!