{"product_id":"skywatcher-skyliner-200p-dobsonian-telescope-10717","title":"Sky-Watcher Skyliner 200P Dobsonian Telescope 10717","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSky-Watcher SKYLINER 200P CLASSIC Dobsonian Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e203mm (8\") f\/1200 Parabolic Dobsonian Telescope with Low-Expansion Borosilicate Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher Skyliner 200P Classic is a high-performance 8-inch Dobsonian telescope designed to deliver outstanding views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. Built around a large 203mm parabolic primary mirror made from low-expansion borosilicate glass, it offers exceptional light-gathering ability, sharp contrast, and reliable performance for both beginners and experienced amateur astronomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple to set up, intuitive to use, and powerful in capability, the Skyliner 200P is widely regarded as a benchmark “light bucket” telescope for visual astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePowerful 203mm Parabolic Optics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Skyliner 200P is its precision-engineered optical system, designed for clarity, contrast, and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey optical features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e203mm (8\") parabolic primary mirror\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1200mm focal length (f\/5.91)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiffraction-limited optics for sharp image quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47mm secondary mirror with minimal obstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94% reflective RAQ™ aluminium quartz coatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivers bright, detailed views of deep-sky and planetary targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLow-Expansion Borosilicate Glass Mirrors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for thermal stability and optical consistency, the mirrors are designed to perform quickly and reliably in real observing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-expansion borosilicate mirror substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster thermal equilibration for quicker observing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced image distortion during cool-down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved shape stability compared to standard glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllows for more time observing and less time waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExceptional Light-Gathering Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 200mm aperture provides significant light-gathering capability for deep-sky exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e77% more light gathering than 150mm telescopes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent performance on galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, high-contrast lunar and planetary views\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapable of resolving fine structural detail in bright objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for serious visual astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimple, Stable Dobsonian Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic Dobsonian mount is designed for ease of use and smooth manual tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlt-azimuth rocker box design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-friction azimuth and altitude bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth manual “push-to” movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable tension control handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick setup with no alignment required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides intuitive control for all skill levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Quality Optical Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky-Watcher’s precision mirror technology ensures consistent, high-resolution performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecisely figured parabolic primary mirror\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal spherical aberration for sharp focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-thin 0.5mm secondary mirror supports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced diffraction for cleaner star images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable multi-layer RAQ™ coatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for long-term optical reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnhanced Stability \u0026amp; 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