8" f/6 Alt-Azimuth Mount Newtonian Reflector
  • Quality Phenolic Coated Finn-Form® Construction
  • Adjustable Balance Point with Quick-Release Cam
  • Solid Cast Aluminum Open Mirror Cell
  • Three Point Adjustable Welded Aluminum Four Vane Spider
  • All Metal Rack & Helical Pinion 1-1/4" Focuser
  • Exclusive Cylindrical Roller Azimuth Thrust Bearing with Adjustable Brake
  • Teflon Elevation Bearing with Large Diameter Pins
  • Decorative Brass and Stainless Steel Hardware
  • Monokote® Tube Covering
  • Anti-Skid Rubber Feet
  • Eyepiece Holder
  • Weight
    • Base = 16 lbs
    • OTA = 19 lbs
 8 Inch Scope
$475
Mount Only 		$615
Standard Kit
(Without Optics) 		$840
Complete Kit
(With Optics)
Contents of Each Kit
Features
Our wooden parts are made from Finn-form®, one of the most rigid wood products available. Finn-form® is designed for precision concrete forms so it is exceptionally rigid, flat, and moisture resistant. The 3/4" Finnish birch material has 16 plies and is covered with a layer of Phenolic on both faces, producing an attractive, durable surface.

Our tooling can machine this wonderful material to within 1/1000th of an inch, so every part is assured perfect precision. All end surfaces are routed with a 45 degree chamfer to prevent splintering.

Our base assembly uses brass hardware, Teflon altitude bearings, and an exclusive cylindrical roller azimuth bearing for the smoothest motion available. The azimuth friction can be adjusted with a nylon brake for windy days or to lock the telescope right where you want it. We've strategically removed material on the side frames to produce a light structure, while maintaining exceptional strength where it counts.

An eyepiece holder is mounted on the 8" Telescope which will accept up to 5 1-1/4" eyepieces.

Our G-Frame Rockerbox® pivots open on stainless steel pins to allow for easy installation of the optical tube assembly.

Exclusive quick-release anodized aluminum cams and custom stainless steel hardware allow the tube to be easily rebalanced and rotated for optimum viewing. To our knowledge, our kits are the only commercially available scopes that can do both.

Large altitude pins provide a steady mount and smooth motion on Teflon® pads.


We recommend covering the tube with Monokote®, a heat shrinkable plastic available in a wide variety of colors. This coating is durable, will keep out moisture, and can be easily repaired if it is damaged.

A variety of methods may be employed to darken the interior of the tube, including a matte board liner or simply paint.

Our kit includes black, aluminum lined end trim to protect the ends of your tube.

The supplied 1-1/4 " all metal rack and pinion focuser uses precise gearing and a long stroke to ensure perfect adjustability with a wide range of eyepieces.
A four-vane, cast aluminum spider securely holds a 1.83" secondary mirror. The black oxide coating helps prevent stray light pollution from entering the precious blackness of the optical tube assembly.
The University Optics mirror cell is solid cast aluminum for exceptional stabilty. The amazing open design allows for optimum air flow, minimizing time waiting for the mirror to reach thermal equilibrium. Collimation is achieved without tools via three wing nuts easily accessible from the rear.

Accessories

We offer a variety of eyepieces and a finder scope to compliment your e2 Telescope.