SkyWatcher Skyliner 200P Dobsonian Telescope

Further details

Large aperture parabolic mirror for serious deep sky astronomy, the only way to see fainter objects is light grasp - these popular, affordable and easy to use telescopes are the best way to see galaxies and nebulae. Large apertures not only give great deep sky views but also have more resolving power than smaller instruments, that means more detail visible on the planets.

ADVANCED FEATURES
All Sky-Watcher Dobsonian models feature 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports to reduce diffraction spikes & light loss, and high quality Paraboloidal primary mirrors to eliminate spherical aberration.

PARABOLIC PRIMARY MIRRORS
All Sky-Watcher Dobsonian Reflectors feature High Quality Parabolic Primary Mirrors to eliminate spherical aberrations. The mirrors are parabolized to bring all the light rays to the same focal point to produce sharp, contrasty images, which are full of detail.

"The Skyliner 200’s flat-packed base is very easy to build and set up, and comes with excellent instructions.The optics were sharp across 80% of the 1 degree field of view.We were very pleased with the appearance of al the test objects, we even managed to find the Crab Nebula, M81 and M82 in near-full Moonlight, whereas the other scopes were struggling. Under darker skies the Double Cluster had that ‘Wow’ factor when it was centred using the 25mm eyepiece, as did M35. The Pleiades (M45) was just a bit too large to fit in the field of view, but the main central stars looked stunning.Turning to Saturn, the view really took our breath away: we saw five moons, a clear-cut Cassini Division and a colour difference between the A and B rings. Not only that, but Saturn also displayed a prominent belt with this scope planetary detail is certainly not compromised.Fans of deep-sky observing would certainly find the Skyliner satisfying. The Skyliner was a joy to use."
BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x48 & x120
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x406
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 203mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/5.91)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
Wooden Alt-Azimuth Mount with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

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Reviews

  Amazing Telescope   This was purchased as a present for our 12year old son. The views of the moon, Saturn and Jupiter are amazing. It arrived well packaged and was easy to construct. Have recommended Harrison’s to all our friends and colleagues who have asked about the pictures of the moon our son has shared on FB.  (02/08/2020) Neil - West Yorkshire

  Great Customer Service  Harrison were very helpful when I contacted hem about the order and when I needed to change the delivery date were most helpful and did exactly what I'd requested. I was very impressed and all the items I ordered arrived in perfect condition.  (02/08/2020) -

  Fantastic telescope  We bought this scope for our son’s birthday, and it’s fantastic! He has been observing the moon, and the clarity and detail are amazing! Assembly was straightforward, and the scope is easy to use. In the words of my 15 year old, “ ‘s good”. High praise indeed from him! Great value for money.  (01/08/2020) Cath - Leeds

  Fantastic Telescope - Fantastic Price  My first 'REAL' telescope and what a breeze to set up and use compared to my old cheap Celestron 114 EQ Mount. I've seen more in 2 weeks I've had this than I did in the 5 years previous. First class customer service. Won't hesitate to use Harrison's again.   (13/01/2020) John - Northumberland

  Great. Telescope  I bought this telescope despite living in a light polluted town, and having serious arthritis, which means I can not drive to a dark skies area. I found it easy to assemble , this telescope is a dream for someone like me, moving across the sky by the small handle is a doddle,   (10/01/2020) Ron cox - Great yarmouth

  Great bit of kit !  My first telescope Lot bigger than it appeared in the catalogue picture - got major grief from the wife. Doddle to set up. Still getting used to it but had some amazing views. Outstanding value for money   (29/03/2019) David Hawkes - West Sussex

  Amazing telescope regardless of the cost   So far I have undertaken 1 quick whizz of the night sky and a more detailed observation of the Moon on a Sunday afternoon. Both have left me amazed and I've fallen in love with Moon all over again. The detail in broad daylight was just brilliant. I can't recommend this telescope highly enough buy it   (20/05/2018) Chris - North Swindon

  Really impressed  Easy to assemble. Only minor adjustment required out the box. Easy to use and very maneuverable. Very happy with it Customer service was absolutely spot on. Will definitely use Harrison's for future purchases.   (28/10/2017) Rob - Nottingham

  Great value powerful telescope that is easy to use  Big collecting aperture helps you to collect a lot of light and makes the images really good. First night set it up outside and had great views of Jupiter and its 4 moons. easy to set up and find Jupiter. look forward to many more nights of planet watching and stargazing.   (21/05/2017) Shaun Gould - Devizes

  Big optics for the money  This was my first telescope, bigger than I imagined but very impressive to use and look through. Could not find it at a lower price and am pleased with my purchase.   (04/01/2016) Nathan P - Biggleswade