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StellaLyra 8" f/5 Newtonian OTA
A no-nonsense 200mm f/5 Newtonian OTA built for parabolic optics and a dual-speed focuser — pair it with an EQ5 or HEQ5 and it becomes a serious wide-field imaging platform.
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What you'll see
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Worth knowing before you buy
Crayford focuser can struggle with the weight of DSLR cameras and may slip unless properly tensioned, though it performs adequately for visual observation.
GSO SuperView eyepieces have lower actual apparent field of view than advertised (e.
SuperView eyepieces are optimized for f/10 or slower telescopes; performance deteriorates noticeably in faster focal ratios where star images become elongated rather than pinpoint at the field edge.
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Full Specifications
Optics
| Aperture | 200mm |
| Focal Length | 1000mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
Mount & Tracking
| GoTo (Computerised) | No |
| Tracking | No |
Focuser
| Focuser Size | 2" |
| Focuser Type | 2" dual-speed linear bearing Crayford |
Physical
| OTA Weight | 9kg |
| Tube Length | 900mm |
Included Accessories
| Finder Scope | 8x50 straight-through multicoated |