{"product_id":"skywatcher-8-200mm-collapsible-dobsonian-telescope","title":"SkyWatcher 8\" - 200mm Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"alignleft\" href=\"http:\/\/www.skywatcheraustralia.com.au\/knowledge-base\/\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"80\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.skywatcheraustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/icon-collapsible.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2773\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsible Dobsonian with 3-Points Tube Locking System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Disassembling or Collimation is required between uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDobson Wooden Mount with Tension Control System and Accessories Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiffraction Limited Parabolic Mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-Thin Secondary Mirror Support (only 0.50mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 Thread for DSLR Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher 8″ Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ultimate Light Gatherer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 simplifies 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo top it off, the Sky-Watcher Collapsible Dobsonians are equipped with a 2″ Crayford focuser and focuser locking screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories in the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinderscope 9X50 straight version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece 1.25″ Super Plossl 25mm (48x) – apparent filed of view 52°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece 1.25″ Super Plossl 10mm (120x) – apparent field of view 52°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece adapter from 2″ to 1.25″ with M42 thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2″ tube extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSWDOB200C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewtonian (parabolic primary mirror)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm (8″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary mirror diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolving Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.60″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStellar Limit Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 14.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest Practical Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight gathering power (compared to the unaided eye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e816X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2″ Crayford with 1.25″ adaptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope tube length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e835mm-1110mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope tube weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Jacobs Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533183750232,"sku":"SWDOB200C","price":1453.98,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9388\/1176\/files\/swdob200c-27-624bd09e-dd42-4eca-aadf-7e3e14a02db1_42c44872-6cfc-49d0-ae22-4b016a9431ad.jpg?v=1790277642","url":"https:\/\/buykiwi.co.nz\/products\/skywatcher-8-200mm-collapsible-dobsonian-telescope","provider":"Buy Kiwi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}