Apertura AD8 Dobsonian

The Apertura AD8 is the Dobsonian that telescope forums won't shut up about — and for good reason. It ships with a better focuser, finder scope, and eyepiece kit than comparably priced 8-inch Dobs. The dual-speed Crayford focuser is a standout at this price point (~$500), making fine focusing on planets silky smooth. The included laser collimator saves you a separate purchase. It's essentially the Sky-Watcher Dob with premium accessories baked in. The community considers it the best value 8-inch Dob on the market.