Skywatcher 8" Dobsonian - Spring Model with Free Telrad and accessories (More than $200 in Value!)! (Pre-owned)

Used, in good condition. Primary mirror in great condition. Tested and collimated by our technicians.

Comes with:

• Telrad Red Reflex
• 25mm KE 1.25" Eyepiece
• 10mm Eyepiece Plossl
• 1.25" Moon Filter
• 2x Barlow

Sky-Watcher 8" Classic Dobsonian Telescope

Dobsonian telescopes are such a great deal when it comes to light-gathering versus cost!  Simple to use, the Sky-Watcher 8" Classic Dobsonian is perfect for the beginner, an older child, a classroom, or frankly, anyone who wants a straightforward telescope with 8" of aperture for views similar to that of telescopes costing hundreds of dollars more!)

This Skywatcher 8" Dobsonian telescope is called a "Classic" because the telescope portion is a traditional Newtonian reflector with a solid-style tube.  This is the same style telescope John Dobson used when he created his inexpensive and easy-to-build Dobsonian.  

The lazy-Susan style base is what makes a Dobsonian a Dobsonian!  The circular base rotates 360 degrees and the OTA sits on a cradle that allows the telescope to easily move up and down as well.  With this combination you can look in pretty much any direction, from horizon to horizon.   

Sky-Watcher 8" Dobsonian Specifications

• Optical Design:  Newtonian
• Mirror Coatings:  94% Aluminum
• Glass Type:  Borosilicate
• Primary Aperture:  200mm
• Focal Ratio:  f/6
• Focal Length:  1200mm
• Secondary Mirror Diameter:  48mm
• Secondary Obstruction by Diameter:  24%
• Secondary Obstruction by Area:  6%
• Dawes Limit:  0.57
• Rayleigh Limit:  0.69
• Limiting Magnitude:  14
• Minimum Magnification:  29
• Maximum Magnification:  400
• Focuser:  2" Crayford-Style
• OTA Length:  43"
• OTA Outer Diameter:  9.375"
• OTA Weight with Accessories:  20 lb.
• Dob Base Weight:  25 lb.
• Dob Base Dimensions:  29" x 20.5"
• Eyepiece Height at Zenith:  45"
• Eyepiece: 1.25" Only