{"product_id":"explore-scientific-n208cf-newtonian-telescope-astrograph-edition-n208cf-01","title":"N208CF Newtonian Telescope (Astrograph Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific N208CF Newtonian - Astrograph Edition offers large aperture and super-wide field at f3.9. Field tested and updated by astrophotographers, this 208mm f\/3.9 Newtonian produces tight, round stars with the recommended \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.explorescientific.com\/collections\/flatteners\/products\/coma-corrector\"\u003eHR Variable Coma Corrector\u003c\/a\u003e. This telescope assembly with its Carbon Fiber tube has very low expansion characteristics to hold its focus position, is also very lightweight, and a lightweight telescope performs better on any mount that it is placed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very fast f-ratio f\/3.9 Parabolic Newtonian with Borosilicate Secondary and Low Expansion H-PZ33 Primary Mirror optics provides a focal length of 812mm. The already very bright visual images is further enhanced with 97% reflectivity EMD coatings. No-tool 3-point push-pull collimatable secondary holder adjustments and no tool adjustments for the \"clipless\" primary mirror holder cell have locks to keep optics aligned for the best images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise focusing is achieved with the Two Speed 2-inch Rack \u0026amp; Pinion Focuser with 50mm Extension Tube, and 1.25-inch Adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther features include a finder scope base to mount an optional correct image \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.explorescientific.com\/collections\/eyepieces-accessories\/products\/8x50-illuminated-polar\"\u003eExplore Scientific 8x50 Illuminated Polar Right Angle Finder Scope\u003c\/a\u003e or the correct image \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.explorescientific.com\/collections\/eyepieces-accessories\/products\/8x50-illuminated-viewfinder-with-bracket\"\u003eExplore Scientific 8x50 Straight Through Illuminated Viewfinder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific N208CF Newtonian is handled and supported by metal Cradle Rings with a contoured metal Handle\/Grip that is slotted to allow a 1\/4x20 attachment bolt for piggyback attachment of a DSLR. The 45mm Wide, 203mm Long Dovetail Plate (Vixen-style) mounts to fit a huge range of mounts from Explore Scientific and other brands. This dovetail plate has adjustment bolts with locks to adjust for precision cone angle adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes a padded, top-loading Soft Carrying Case to protect the optical tube assembly while transporting the instrument to your backyard or your favorite dark sky site for an imaging run or deep sky visual observations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45643723538673,"sku":"ES-N208CF-01","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5711\/6312\/files\/BR-N20839_d6f623fa-07ee-459f-ae3f-2239a20c8563.jpg?v=1736424860","url":"https:\/\/villohome.com\/products\/explore-scientific-n208cf-newtonian-telescope-astrograph-edition-n208cf-01","provider":"Villohome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}