Sky-Watcher Classic 200P (8") Classic Dobsonian Telescope

Overview:

The Skyliner 200’s flat-packed base is very easy to build and set up, and comes with excellent instructions. The optics were sharp across 80% of the 1 degree field of view. We were very pleased with the appearance of al the test objects – we even managed to find the Crab Nebula, M81 and M82 in near-full Moonlight, whereas the other scopes were struggling. Under darker skies the Double Cluster had that ‘Wow’ factor when it was centred using the 25mm eyepiece, as did M35. The Pleiades (M45) was just a bit too large to fit in the field of view, but the main central stars looked stunning.Turning to Saturn, the view really took our breath away: we saw five moons, a clear-cut Cassini Division and a colour difference between the A and B rings. Not only that, but Saturn also displayed a prominent belt – with this scope planetary detail is certainly not compromised. Fans of deep-sky observing would certainly find the Skyliner satisfying. The Skyliner was a joy to use.

Features:

• 8" / 203 mm Aperture
• 1200mm Focal Length, f/5.9 Focal Ratio
• 2" Single-Speed Crayford Focuser
• 25mm and 10mm Plossl Eyepieces
• 9x50 Straight-View Finderscope
• Tension Control Handle
• Floor-Based Manual Alt-Az Mount
• Dual Axis Teflon Bearings
• Altitude Tension Clutch

Other Features:

Optical Performance

• 8" aperture
• f/5.9 focal ratio
• 1200mm focal length
• Efficient, highly reflective mirrors increase image brightness

Mount

• Alt-az rocker design
• Teflon azimuth bearings
• Teflon bearings and tension clutch on altitude axis
• Tension control handle allows for smoother rotation to reduce vibrations and limit over-compensation

Focuser

Single-speed rack-and-pinion

Accepts 2" eyepieces and accessories

Crayford focusers use a toothless friction system that allows for super-fine precision focusing without backlash

Includes a 2"-to-1.25" adapter

Eyepiece & Accessories

Eyepieces:

• 4-element Plossl
• 1.25" diameter barrel
• 25mm yields 48x power
• 10mm yields 120x power

Finderscope:

• 9x50
• Straight-through viewing

Specifications

• Optical Design: Reflector
• Aperture :8" / 203 mm
• Focal Length: 1200mm
• Focal Ratio: f/5.9
• Eyepiece Barrel Diameter: 2" directly to focuser and 1.25" with included adapter
• Diagona:l N/A
• Finderscope: 9x50
• Tripod: None
• Mount: Type Alt-az rocker mount
• Power Source: None
• Optical Tube Dimensions: Not specified by manufacturer
• Weight: Tube: 20 lb / 9.1 kg, Base: 25 lb / 11.3 kg, Assembled: 45 lb / 20.4 kg