Apertura AD8 Dobsonian Review | High Point Scientific

If you are looking for the best Dobsonian on the market, the Apertura AD8 hits the mark in all aspects! The AD8 is a Dobsonian telescope with 8 inches of diffraction limited optics, a focal ratio of f/5.9, and a focal length of 1200mm. The AD8 is the perfect telescope to keep you entertained for years as you progress through your amateur astronomy journey.

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Table of Contents

00:00 - 00:29 - Intro
00:30 - 01:36 - The Basics
01:37 - 02:53 - What's In The Box
02:54 - 03:32 - Dual Speed Focuser
03:33 - 03:52 - Adjust Your Balance
03:53 - 04:07 - Cooling Fan
04:08 - 04:27 - Alt-Az Bearings
04:28 - 04:50 - Assembling The Telescope
04:51 - 05:18 - Who Is This Telescope For?
05:19 - 06:13 - Apertura Accessories
06:14 - 06:51 - Conclusion

[mmag]

I bought an AD8 Apertura form High Point Scientific in August last year (2022). I have enjoyed it ever since! I 've seen five planets, the Pleades, Orion Nebula, Andromeda and several other objects including ZTF2022 Comet and several satellites! All this despite the light pollution around where I live. I'm just starting out in Astronomy and this gives me so much enjoyment and value. It is really is an excellent telescope! Thanks High Point Scientific!

[Navigatorbythestars]

I bought this scope over 2 years ago and I have to say, it’s incredible! I thought by now I would be writing a negative review given long enough at the eyepiece your bound to see the cracks in the scope over time. There are none! If you are looking for that wow factor, your going to need a 8” and up aperture. The focuser still holds up to the day I bought it. It is a scope that you will end up keeping and never feeling like you need to upgrade your visual observation telescope. It’s obviously not intended for Astrophotography ( yes you can cheat it and pop off a few good shots for yourself and friends ) all in all you can’t go wrong purchasing this instrument. The optics are amazing! The quality of build totally holds up! It’s a win ! Thank you High Point for putting the consumer first on this one. Total bang for your buck!

[alecsheedlo]

If anyone is conaidering buying this scope, DO IT!! Best decision ive made. Thanks HPS

[donaldmartin]

I wish this was around 5 years ago. I have too much equipment with no regrets. Super nice demonstration. Thank you.

[ramennoodles]

I got this from you guys in august and it’s been really nice, you can take some nice planetary images and even some bright nebula like The Orion Nebula, and even see the core of the Andromeda Galaxy

[mwales]

4 years ago I purchased my first telescope at the age of 60 from High Point. It was the Zhumell 8" and I have been very happy with the purchase. Every Halloween we get tons of trick or treaters and decided to pull out my Dob. and let everyone that wants to take a look at what planets are available...

[mattrodriguez]

Just bought an AD10 from the site. Excited to get it set up and gaze at the sky with my fiance and 3 year old.

[billxanthgr]

I have a question. How do you power the fan on? Do you need a power bank with you? or does it come with something to power it on

[ptanawong]

Is it designed for a camera to connect to the focuser? Can the prime focus reach the sensor? Thanks.

[lpines]

Hi. I wanted to know if you had thoughts on the 8” goto Dobsonian S11800. Thanks.

[SophiaWorks]

I’m definitely going to buy this bad boy. Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been waiting a while to buy it and idk if I will immediately, but it will be bought. If anyone can help me out, what are the don’t do’s with this scope or any really? I don’t know anything, i mean anything! So for a first timer please share your tips, from not touching things with fingers, bumping something, looking at certain objects, etc. thank you for any help! ❤

[Plainsy]

Hi there, do you know how much it weighs? (In Kg)
I wanna know if i can move it

[glorious]

Can you attach a laser to the finder scope? Any recommendations?

[glorious]

What's the max magnification for this telescope including Barlow lens?

[RossWehner]

He said twice that this is a diffraction limited telescope. What does that mean?

[glorious]

I just got this scope. Also looking to pick up more eyepieces. I want one for planet viewing and one for deep space viewing. Any recommendations, willing to go for the higer price ones made televue etc.

[darkblaine]

This telescope looks amazing, and as a person looking for his first telescope, this has everything i am look for in a telescope. I will definitely be buying this hopefully soon.

[johnathankramer]

I want this telescope so bad!!! I've been drooling over it for a long time now, and would love to have it as my first telescope. Unfortunately I'm finding it being hard to pull the trigger on something rather expensive for me. I'm one who finds it hard to justify spending money on non-necessities especially in the Times we find ourselves. Hopefully with fingers crossed I can one day catch it on sale or something, because I love astronomy so much and want to personally see the images I dream about!

[DeltaEchoZulu]

Nice telescope. Would love to take it with us camping. Any way to capture images with a camera? We have a canon dslr, but also have iPhones.

[lovet]

Thank you for a wonderful video. I've been looking for my own Christmas present this year, I think I've just found one. I have 23 years old EQ telescope 150x750, it works great in observing Saturn. I just want to have a new telescope, and besides, I want to get my own Christmas present this year. Thanks again!