Skywatcher 8″ Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope
$1,149.00
A COLLAPSIBLE TRUSS-TUBE DOBSONIAN DESIGN THAT REQUIRES NO REASSEMBLY –THE ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE!
SkyWatcher does it again. An old favorite gets a complete facelift with new features and upgraded components!
The venerable Dobsonian reflector design has recently undergone some important upgrades and improvements: SkyWatcher is pleased to introduce the all-new Collapsible Dobsonian complete with Crayford focuser – the ultimate in large aperture portability and performance.
This elegant truss tube design was carefully engineered to combine ease of use, extreme portability and consistent performance in an affordable package. Unlike other truss tube designs, the SkyWatcher Collapsible Dobsonian does not need to be disassembled between uses. It transports as two compact pieces that can be assembled and ready to use in just seconds! It is easy to collimate once set up, and it holds its collimation throughout the evening!
The bearing system has been redesigned as well. The new SkyWatcher Collapsible Dobsonians feature buttery smooth azimuth bearings. Even the twelve-inch model can be rotated with just the push of a finger. Like our traditional Dobsonians, the new Collapsible Dobsonians feature SkyWatcher’s patented tension adjustment control on the altitude bearings. This eliminates the need and added cost of clumsy counterweight systems to balance the telescope.
Description
Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope
The Ultimate Light Gatherer
The Dobsonian telescopes are named after John Dobson, an amateur astronomer who designed a very simple but effective telescope, where the key factor is a large aperture for little money. His idea was to mount a Newton telescope on an easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount that does not need time-consuming alignments. Sky-Watcher improved the Dobson design building a collapsible system that allows the telescope to be easily stored or transported. The 3 metal bars, used to fully extend the tube, have an auto-lock spring loaded system that simplify the set up of the telescope so only one person is required to fully extend the tube. The rigidity of the telescope keeps the mirrors collimated and the tension control system keeps the telescope balanced, so it is not necessary to move heavy counterweights.
Just extend the tube, use the finderscope and point the telescope towards your favourite night sky objects – sit back and enjoy the great light gathering of the Sky-Watcher Dobsonian!
To top it off, the Sky-Watcher Collapsible Dobsonians are equipped with a 2″ Crayford focuser and focuser locking screw.
Accessories in the Box:
- Finderscope 9X50 straight version
- Eyepiece 1.25″ Super Plossl 25mm (48x) – apparent filed of view 52°
- Eyepiece 1.25″ Super Plossl 10mm (120x) – apparent filed of view 52°
- Eyepiece adapter from 2″ to 1.25″ with M42 thread
- 2″ tube extension
- User Manual
Specifications:
| Model | SWDOB200C |
| Optical Design | Newtonian (parabolic primary mirror) |
| Aperture | 200mm (8″) |
| Focal Length | 1200mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/6 |
| Secondary mirror diameter | 46.8mm |
| Obstruction | 23.4% |
| Resolving Power | 0.60″ |
| Stellar Limit Magnitude | 14.6 |
| Highest Practical Magnification | 400X |
| Light gathering power (compared to the unaided eye) | 816X |
| Focuser | 2″ Crayford with 1.25″ adaptor |
| Telescope tube length | 835mm-1110mm |
| Telescope tube weight | 10.3kg |
Additional information
| Weight | 33 kg |
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