# Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian: specs and price

**Price (US):** Not published (Discontinued; Orion Telescopes closed mid-2024. No longer sold new.), as of 2026-06-19.
**Brand:** Orion
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 11/100, #10 of 11 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | Not published |
| Brand | Orion |
| Type | dobsonian |
| Aperture (mm) | 203 |
| Focal length (mm) | 1200 |
| Focal ratio | f/5.9 |
| Mount type | alt_az |
| Highest useful magnification | 300 |
| Weight (lb) | 41 |

## Where it stands

On the spec sheet, its aperture of 203 mm is the highest of the 12, its focal length of 1200 mm is above the median of the 12, and its highest useful magnification of 300 is below the median of the 12.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian cost?**

The Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian has no published US price as of 2026-06-19.

**What are the Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian's key specs?**

Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian (Orion): type dobsonian, aperture mm 203, focal length mm 1200, focal ratio f/5.9, mount type alt_az. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Source: https://telescopicwatch.com/orion-8945-skyquest-xt8-review/ (telescopicwatch.com, accessed 2026-06-19)
Corroboration: https://optcorp.com/products/orion-skyquest-xt8-classic-dobsonian-telescope-kit (accessed 2026-06-19)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/telescopes/orion-skyquest-xt8/
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