{"product_id":"starfield-8-f-4-imaging-newtonian-sf-n8-01","title":"Starfield 8\" F\/4 Imaging Newtonian (N8-02)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStarfield 8\" F\/4 Imaging Newtonian\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Starfield Newtonian series F\/4 Reflector telescopes are designed with quality in mind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eOptical Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe Primary mirror is made of BK7 optical glass which is known for its thermal stability. The coated mirror is not only dielectrically coated, but also it has a protective layer of SiO2 (quartz) for durability. Mounted in a cell with six easy to use collimation knobs for easy collimation. The mirror center is also marked which makes using a laser simple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAn APS-S DSLR camera or dedicated camera such as the QHY2600 or ZWO ASI2600MC-Pro, both with APS-C sensors, you will achieve a near 2 degrees field of view diagonally. Large objects like Andromeda and the Orion Nebula will fit in nicely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe 2\" \u003cstrong\u003eRack and Pinion \u003c\/strong\u003efocuser with 10:1 2 speed control comes standard. Providing enough lifting power for a DSLR or CMOS deep sky camera. A motor can be added for even great automated control!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eSplit Tube rings with felt, to not markup the OTA tube finish, come with a vixen style dovetail with adjustment screws. It is also easy to add accessories or another dovetail to the top of the OTA with the provided M6 screw holes located on the top of the rings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe inside of the OTA has a matte black interior finish to reduce stray reflection and increase image contrast. The overall length of the OTA extends past the focuser, to also prevent stay light from entering the telescope and increase overall contrast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe primary mirror cell also includes a low noise, long-lifetime cooling fan powered by 8 AA batteries (batteries not included).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAn 8x50mm finder scope, and extension tube is included as well for visual use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewtonian Reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mm (7.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParabolic 200 mm primary mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92% reflectivity, dielectrically coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 1\/12th wave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaK7 glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Mirror Holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-vane, all-metal spider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Outside Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd rings: 9.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Weight (with accessories)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34\" × 16.5\" × 14\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarfield f\/4 Imaging Newtonian - 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x50mm finder scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarfield 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44397189431525,"sku":"SF-N8-02","price":1140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/starfield-8-f4-imaging-newtonian-sf-n8-01-astronomy-plus.jpg?v=1715808554","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/starfield-8-f-4-imaging-newtonian-sf-n8-01","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}