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product_id: 110730871
title: "Sky Watcher Classic 200 Dobsonian 8-inch Aperature Telescope – Solid-Tube – Simple, Traditional Design – Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners, White (S11610)"
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# 8-inch aperture for bright views 94% reflective multi-coated mirrors Patented tension control handles Sky Watcher Classic 200 Dobsonian 8-inch Aperature Telescope – Solid-Tube – Simple, Traditional Design – Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners, White (S11610)

**Brand:** sky-watcher
**Price:** € 229.81
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 Own the night sky with effortless precision and clarity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sky Watcher Classic 200 Dobsonian 8-inch Aperature Telescope – Solid-Tube – Simple, Traditional Design – Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners, White (S11610) by sky-watcher
- **How much does it cost?** € 229.81 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/110730871-sky-watcher-classic-200-dobsonian-8-inch-aperature-telescope-solid)

## Best For

- sky-watcher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sky-watcher brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crystal-Clear Optics:** 94% reflective borosilicate mirrors with quartz coatings maximize light gathering for stunning clarity.
- • **Bright, Bold Aperture:** 8-inch parabolic mirror delivers vivid, detailed celestial views unmatched in its class.
- • **Smooth & Stable Mount:** Teflon bearings and rocker box design provide silky azimuth movement with no unwanted drift.
- • **Beginner-Ready Complete Kit:** Includes 2 eyepieces, 9x50 finder, and 2-inch Crayford focuser—everything to start exploring immediately.
- • **Effortless Precision Control:** Patented tension control handles ensure smooth, accurate movement without perfect balance.

## Overview

The Sky-Watcher Classic 200 Dobsonian is a traditional 8-inch aperture telescope designed for beginners and enthusiasts seeking bright, detailed views of deep sky objects. Featuring patented tension control handles, 94% reflective multi-coated borosilicate mirrors, and a smooth Teflon bearing mount, it offers professional-grade optics and effortless maneuverability. The package includes two wide-angle eyepieces, a 9x50 finder scope, and a 2-inch Crayford focuser, making it a complete, ready-to-use setup that invites you to unplug and explore the cosmos with confidence.

## Description

High-Quality Light Buckets with Old School Charm Featuring large apertures and easy functionality, Sky-Watcher’s Traditional Dobsonian telescope makes the perfect beginner scope. Developed in the 1970s, the Dobsonian-style telescope is an inexpensive solution for bright, detailed visual observing using a simple design. The name ‘Dobsonian’ comes from the telescope’s inventor, John Dobson, a Vedantan monk and sidewalk astronomer who dedicated his life to astronomy outreach. Dobson was notorious for constructing large aperture reflecting telescopes capable of deep sky viewing, using low cost materials. These were often made with found materials, heavy cardboard tubes, recycled porthole glass and plywood mounts. Dobson encouraged other astronomers to assemble their own telescopes and taught workshops on telescope making. Sky-Watcher carries on the legacy Dobson left behind with our Traditional Dobsonian telescope. Often referred to as ‘light buckets’, Dobsonians provide users with the highest possible aperture for their money when compared to telescopes of a similar size, such as Schmidt-Cassegrains or refractors. Dobsonians use a simple, yet effective design, optimized for visual observation of faint objects, such as nebulae, star clusters and galaxies. At Sky-Watcher, we stay true to the traditional John Dobson design, using just two mirrors, a metal tube and a simple rocker box. Although we love computerized telescopes, using a star chart to find objects by hand can be far more fulfilling and will improve your knowledge of the night sky. Unplug your electronic devices, step outside and become immersed in the wonders of the universe. Not your Father’s Dobsonian Don’t let this simple design fool you! Dobsonian-style telescopes utilize their large aperture to give users bright, vivid detail. Both primary and secondary mirrors deliver 94% reflectivity, using borosilicate mirrors coated with quartz, titanium and silicon dioxide. With a finely-crafted parabolic primary mirror and coatings this bright, you’ll be viewing just as John Dobson intended. Sky-Watcher Innovation Unlike other models on the market, Sky-Watcher Dobsonians feature a patented Tension Control Handle which allow for easy tension adjustment, enabling the telescope to move freely around the sky. The Tension Control Handle also provides stability when using large eyepieces. Steel ball bearings provide smooth movement even when the handle is tightened. The simple rocker box mount with azimuth Teflonbearings is easy and straightforward enough for any beginner. The use of Teflonensures smooth movement, yet creates enough friction to prevent any unintentional movement of the telescope. Accessories and Other Goodies While most telescopes limit the astronomer to 1.25” eyepieces, Sky-Watcher provides users with a beefy 2-inch Crayford-style focuser. Using the supplied 1.25 inch adapter you can take advantage of virtually any eyepiece on the market. Also included is a 9x50 finderscope and two eyepeieces (10mm & 25mm), perfect for the beginning astronomer.

## Features

- LARGE APERTURE: Get a bright, bold viewing experience at a fraction of other optical designs.
- PROPRIETARY TENSION CONTROL HANDLES: These patented handles allow for accurate movement without the need for perfect balance.
- 94% REFLECTIVE MIRRORS: Fully multi-coated borosilicate primary and secondary mirrors deliver exceptional views. Faintest Steller Magnitude:14.2.
- TEFLON BEARINGS: Proprietary Teflon bearings ensure smooth azimuth movement.
- COMES COMPLETE: All accessories such as, 2-inch Crayford-style focuser with 1 1/4-inch adapter, two super wide-angle eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), and 9x50 straight-through finder scope are included with purchase.
- STURDY AND LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: When fully assembled, the Dobsonian weighs only 45 pounds fully assembled (20 pound tube, 25 pound base).
- Max focal length: 1200.
- Light Gathering (compared to next size down): 78%
- Parabolic primary mirror with Radian Aluminum Quartz (RAQ)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 121.9 x 43.2 x 36.8 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 12.25 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 124.5 x 45.7 x 68.6 centimetres |
| Brand | Sky-Watcher |
| Colour | White |
| Included components | 25mm & 10mm Eyepieces, 9x50 Finder |
| Max Focal Length | 1200 Millimetres |
| Min Focal Length | 1200 Millimetres |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 203 Millimetres |
| Part number | S11610 |
| Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount (Dobsonian style) |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
| Aperture Modes | F5.9 |
| Style | Traditional 8" Dobsonian |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sky-Watcher
- **Model name:** Sky-Watcher Traditional Dobsonian 8" (203mm)
- **Optical tube length:** 8 inches
- **Eye piece lens description:** 25/10 Super Wide-Angle
- **Objective lens diameter:** 203 Millimetres
- **Telescope mount description:** Altazimuth Mount (Dobsonian style)
- **Product dimensions:** 124.5D x 68.6W x 45.7H centimetres
- **Focus type:** Manual Focus
- **Power source:** Adapter
- **Finderscope:** optical,straight-through

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: why the shipping weight is so much ? 30lb telescope 60lb shipping ?**
A: Hi, the base is all of wood, and the telescope is of metal, the boxes are big. That's the reason of the weight of the shipping. But they send me, the telescope very carefully. The telescope is complete. The all telescope are 2 boxes. Sorry but my english is not very well. Greetings from Guatemala.

**Q: I live in an urban area. How hard/cumbersome is is this 10" to travel with to a dark location (in a 4 door sedan)?**
A: As an amateur astronomer I have many scopes and this one is 66 lbs and bulky for sure but it is doable. Taking it in two pieces helps and it’s the only way to really transport it safely and effectively. Bringing a friend can make this easier for sure but one person can move it. The issue is this: the bigger the scope the less you’ll use it. The more difficult the the process and time consuming the less you’ll use it. I would recommend it only if you’re driven to do it. If not, then acquire a smaller Newtonian reflector in the 5” diameter range or 4” refractor (more money for a GOOD  REFRACTOR NOT A JUNK ONE) and place it on a good altazimuth mount. You’ll see a lot and learn a lot and you won’t become discouraged. Your best scope is the one you use the most. I hope I have helped you.

**Q: what comes in the box?**
A: The 8" Traditional Sky-Watcher comes complete. Comes in 2 boxes. One really big with OTA, 9x50 finder scope with bracket, attached 2" crayford focuser, 2" and 1.25" ep holders, 25 and 9 mm eyepieces. Second box contains complete mount, wrenches, and instruction manual. Mine had no damage whatsoever, took about an hour to build. Did have to collimate primary mirror, as expected. One thing very helpful-make two milkjug washers, same size as the Teflon center bearing, put one on each side of that bearing, will make azimuth movement way better.

**Q: Do the 2 boxes arrive simultaneously or is there a delay between the 2 boxes? And if so approximately how long have you waited?**
A: I received only box 2 of 2: the tube and optics. I've waited 30 days and box 1 of 2 has not yet arrived. Is anybody sitting on a base that they want to send me?

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*