{"product_id":"skywatcher-swdob200p-8-dobsonian-telescope-copy","title":"Skywatcher SWDOB200P 8\" DOBSONIAN Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher Flextube 200P 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 simplify 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 Flextube 200P Collapsible Dobsonian!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo top it off, the Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P Collapsible Dobsonian is equipped with a 2″ Crayford focuser and focuser locking screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 8\" aperture will brightly illuminate images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple and easy to use design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsible design makes this telescope more mobile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more distant and faint objects with larger aperture size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAble to achieve high levels of magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Beginners and Seasoned Astronomers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlick Black design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 years Skywatcher limited warranty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\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":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44514368618539,"sku":"128930","price":999.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/9464\/7339\/files\/SWDOB200C.tag.o.jpg?v=1785282743","url":"https:\/\/www.teds.com.au\/products\/skywatcher-swdob200p-8-dobsonian-telescope-copy","provider":"Ted's Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}