Skywatcher Skyliner Dobsonian Telescopes

A simple but effective method of mounting a Newtonian Reflector.

These instruments offer an incredible aperture-to-price ratio. The Dobsonian mount, popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970’s, is a very simple but effective method of mounting a Newtonian Reflector, based on the alt-azimuth principle. Fast and easy to set up, the Dobsonian mount consists of a box-type mounting which allows the telescope to pivot in altitude, while the box itself is rotated on a base in azimuth. The secret of the design is to correctly balance the optical tube and to use frictional materials, which allow it to move easily when nudged but to stay in position when not. The mount is designed to be driven by hand as opposed to slow motion controls. Tube material: Aluminium

SKYLINER-150P

53mm (6") f/8 Parabolic Dobsonian	Specifications
	Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x48 & x120 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x306 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 153mm Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm Parabolic Primary Mirror 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports 6x30 Finderscope Direct SLR Camera Connection Wooden Alt-Azimuth Mount with Accessory Tray
Skywatcher Skyliner 150 Price: £199.00 Review your shopping basket

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

SKYLINER-200P

Specifications	203mm (8") f/5.91 Parabolic Dobsonian
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
Skywatcher Slyliner 200P: £299.00 Review your shopping basket

SKYLINER-250PX

254mm (8") f/5 Parabolic Dobsonian	Specifications
	Magnification (with eyepiece supplied): x48 x120 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x508 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 254mm Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/5.91) Eyepiece Supplied (2"): 28mm Kellner Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser Parabolic Primary Mirror (Pyrex Glass) 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports 9x50 Finderscope Direct SLR Camera Connection Wooden Alt-Azimuth Mount with Accessory Tray 56% more Light Gathering than 200mm
Skywatcher Skyliner 250PX Price: £449.00 Review your shopping basket

SKYLINER-300P

Specifications	300mm (8") f/5 Parabolic Dobsonian
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x60 & x150 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x600 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 300mm Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/5) 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 44% more Light Gathering than 250mm
Skywatcher Slyliner 300P: £699.00 Review your shopping basket

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