USED - 8" Classical Dobsonian Sky-Watcher 200P

USED GEAR INFORMATION The optics of this dobsonian are in great shape! There are some minor cosmetic imperfections that will not impact the performance of this telescope. Includes the stock 9x50 finder scope, plus 25mm and 10mm plossl eyepieces. Also has 2", 1.25", and T thread adapters included to support various eyepieces and cameras. This is a large and bulky item. We strongly recommend an in person pickup. Shipping this item may incur additional charges not calculated at checkout. Quick Overview 8” (203 mm) Dobsonian-style Newtonian 1200 mm focal length (f/5.9) 2” single-speed Crayford-style focuser with 1.25” adapter 4-element Plössl 25 mm and 10 mm 1.25” eyepieces 9x50 finderscope Solid rocker-mount with Teflon bearings and tension clutch for altitude Teflon bearing for azimuth 2-inch Focusers With their 1.25-inch adapters, these focusers accommodate all popular eyepieces Easy two-piece assembly Sky-Watcher Classical Dobsonians quickly disassemble into tube and base for quick transport or storage Award-winning optics Sky-Watcher’s 94% reflectivity mirrors ensure you get bright and detailed views Description A simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970’s. The Dobsonian mounted telescope is popular among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity and ease of use. The Sky-Watcher Dobsonian has a “paraboloidal” primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a four-arm, secondary mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick), to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. In addition, this model includes a 2-inch focuser with a 1.25-inch adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size. This model also includes the new feature-tension control handle. Specifications Model 8 inch Optical design Newtonian reflector Mirror diameter 203 mm (8 in) Mirror type Standard parabolic Focal length 1200 mm F-ratio 5.9 Finderscope 8x50 straight-through Eyepieces/Power 25 mm (48x), 10 mm (120x) Focuser 2 inch single-speed Crayford-style with I.25 inch adapter Base type Standard Dobsonian Tube weight (pounds) 20 Base weight (pounds) 25 Assembled weight (pounds) 45