{"product_id":"skywatcher-8-classic-dobsonian-telescope","title":"SkyWatcher 8\" Classic Dobsonian Telescope","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ultimate Light Gatherer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sky-Watcher 8″ Dobsonian is a large aperture Newtonian reflector telescope with f\/6 focal ratio, make it ideal for wide field and deep-sky observation. Big aperture means better light gathering power and with this Sky-Watcher Telescope you are able to see prominent deep-sky object such as nebulae, star cluster and many more. To top it off, the Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonians are equipped with a 2″ rack and pinion focuser and focuser locking screw –  to allow easy use of either eyepiece size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTension Control System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tension Control System allows you to adjust the friction setting; to increase or reduce the amount of resistance when moving the tube on the wooden mount, so you always have the appropriate resistance. The secret of the design is to correctly balance the optical tube with the specially designed handles (found on the base) and this adds enough friction and tension to allow the tube to move easily when nudged or to stay solidly in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn The Box:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinderscope 9x50 straight version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEyepiece 1.25″ Super 25mm (48x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEyepiece 1.25″ Super 10mm (120x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEyepiece adaptor from 2″ to 1.25″ with M42 thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2″ Tube Extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel SWDOB200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical Design Newtonian (parabolic primary mirror)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture 200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length 1200mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio f\/6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolving Power 0.60″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStellar Limit Magnitude 12.9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighest Practical Magnification 400X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight gathering power (compared to the unaided eye) 816\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuser 2″ rack and pinion with 1.25″ adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jacobs Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533184995416,"sku":"SWDOB200","price":1049.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9388\/1176\/files\/SkyWatcher_8_Classic_Dobsonian_Telescope.jpg?v=1790277658","url":"https:\/\/buykiwi.co.nz\/products\/skywatcher-8-classic-dobsonian-telescope","provider":"Buy Kiwi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}