{"product_id":"classic-200mm-8inch-dobsonian","title":"SKYWATCHER CLASSIC 200mm (8\") DOBSONIAN","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSkyWatcher 8\" Dobsonian\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003elarge aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e Newtonian reflector telescope with fast f\/6 focal ratio, ideal for wide field and deep-sky observation. Big aperture means \u003cstrong\u003ebetter light gathering power\u003c\/strong\u003e, letting you see prominent deep-sky object such as nebulae, star clusters and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkyWatcher Classic Dobsonians are equipped with a\u003cstrong\u003e 2\" Crayford focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e with locking screw and 1.25\" eyepiece adapter, allowing easy use of either eyepiece size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base features SkyWatcher's \u003cstrong\u003eTension Control System\u003c\/strong\u003e which makes it easy to adjust the amount of resistance when positioning the tube, adding just enough friction and tension to allow the tube to move easily when nudged or stay solidly in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDobsonian telescopes are named after John Dobson, an amateur astronomer who designed a very simple but effective telescope system, where the key factor is a \u003cstrong\u003elarge aperture for little money\u003c\/strong\u003e. His idea was to mount a Newtonian telescope on an easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount that does not need time-consuming electronic alignment. As a result, Dobsonians have the quickest setup time of just about any telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specificationTable\" style=\"width: 100.06%; height: 206px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 29.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 29.6px;\"\u003eOptical design\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 29.6px;\"\u003eNewtonian with parabolic primary mirror\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e200 mm (8\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFocal length\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFocal ratio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ef\/6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eResolving power\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e0.58 arc-seconds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eStellar limiting magnitude\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e14.21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eHighest practical magnification\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e500 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eLight gathering power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e816 x (compared to unaided eye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFocuser\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2\" Crayford with 1.25\" adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 43.9594%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.4764%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSWDOB200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eItems included\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinderscope 6 x 30 straight version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece 1.25\" Super 25mm (60x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece 1.25\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e Super 10mm (96x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece adapter from 2\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e to 1.25\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e with M42 thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e Tube Extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Testar Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32247364812887,"sku":"SWDOB200","price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/products\/CLASSIC-200P-DOBSONIAN.jpg?v=1779070718","url":"https:\/\/www.testar.com.au\/products\/classic-200mm-8inch-dobsonian","provider":"Testar Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}