Sky-Watcher Skyliner-200P 8" Parabolic Dobsonian

Dobsonian telescopes offer an incredible aperture-to-price ratio. The Dobsonian mount, popularized by John Dobson in the 1970's, is a simple and efficient method of mounting a Newtonian reflector, based on the Alt-Azimuth principal. Fast and easy to set up, the Dobsonian mount consists of a box-type mounting which allows the telescope to pivot in altitude, while the box itself is rotated on a base in azimuth. The secret of the design is to correctly balance the optical tube and use frictional materials which allow it to be moved easily when nudged but to stay in position when not. The mount is designed to be driven by hand as opposed to slow motion controls. Sky-Watcher Dobsonians provide excellent all round performance for the observation the Moon and Planets and Deep Sky Objects such as Galaxies and Nebulae.

NEW IMPROVED: Now supplied with 12.5mm and 20mm 70-Degree Wide Angle Eyepieces, a 1.25" Adaptor with Brass Compression Ring to prevent marring of your eyepieces, and capture celestial images with your smartphone with the supplied Universal Smartphone Camera Adapter!

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x48 & x120
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x406
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 203mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/5.91)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 12.5mm & 20mm 70 degree eyepieces
• Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Direct SLR Camera Connection
• Wooden Alt-Azimuth Mount with Accessory Tray
• 77% more Light Gathering than 150mm
• Universal Smartphone Camera Adapter