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SkyWatcher USA 8 Inch Dobsonian Telescope S11700

SW-S11700

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8 inch collapsible Newtonian reflector - Call (888) 978-5330 for best price

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Type Newtonian reflector
Mirror diameter 203 mm (8 inches)
Focal length 1200 mm
Eyepiece 25 mm (48x), 10 mm (120x)
Finderscope 8x50 right angle
Mount type Dobsonian
F-ratio 5.9
Weight: 50.2 lbs

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  • n 8” (200 mm) Dobsonian-style Newtonian
  • 1200 mm focal length (f/6)
  • 2” Crayford-style focuser with 1.25” adaptor
  • 4-element Plössl 25 mm and 10 mm 1.25” eyepieces
  • 8x50 RA erect-image finderscope
  • Solid rockermount with Teflon bearings and tension clutch for altitude
  • Teflon bearing for azimuth
 

Reconciling the desire for a large aperture telescope with the reality of a limited budget is an age-old problem. But it’s a problem with an easy answer: Sky-Watcher collapsible Dobsonians.

Sky-Watcher USA Dobsonian telescopes deliver high-quality optics, huge aperture, solid construction and superb value. And only Sky-Watcher Dobsonians provide the extra portability and convenience of collapsible optical tubes. If you’re looking for a big light bucket with a little price tag, look no further! Sky-Watcher USA has what you need. With apertures ranging from the ultra-portable 8 inch up to the monster lightgathering 16 inch model, all Sky-Watcher USA Dobsonians come complete with Crayford-style focuser, two Super Plösll eyepieces and finderscope. 

For more information about the Sky-Watcher USA line of collapsible Dobsonians, just visit www.skywatcherusa.com.

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SkyWatcher USA 8 Inch Dobsonian Telescope S11700

SkyWatcher USA 8 Inch Dobsonian Telescope S11700

8 inch collapsible Newtonian reflector - Call (888) 978-5330 for best price

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