Eyepiece fitting
The 2-inch focuser accepts 2-inch eyepieces, or 1.25-inch eyepieces with the adaptor.
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Sky-Watcher Dobsonian 8 Inch Collapsible GOTO Telescope
$2,099.00
200 mm optics on a SynScan GoTo mount.
The Sky-Watcher FlexTube 200P SynScan GoTo is a Newtonian telescope for visual astronomy. Its aperture suits lunar detail, planets, star clusters and deep-sky observing; darker skies make faint targets easier to see.
200 mmaperture
Collect light for visual observing
The parabolic primary mirror forms the image you view through an eyepiece. Sky conditions still set the detail you can resolve.
1200 mmfocal length
Choose magnification with the eyepiece
Magnification is telescope focal length divided by eyepiece focal length. Start at low power to find and centre a target, then increase it when the air is steady.
GoTomount
Motorised finding and tracking
Align the telescope first, then select a target for the mount to locate and track.
Collapse the tube for storage
Extend and lock the tube for observing, then retract it for storage. The collapsing structure reduces tube length; allow room for the base as well when planning storage or transport.
Using the FlexTube 200P SynScan GoTo
Manual movement between targets
Freedom Find dual encoders let you move the telescope manually while retaining its alignment.
Observing conditions
Let the optics approach the outdoor temperature. Steady air and a dark observing location help you make the most of the aperture.
Good to know
Allow room for the base
A Dobsonian base still needs floor and vehicle space. Plan where the tube and base will be stored and how you will carry them to your observing spot.
Power the GoTo mount
The mount requires 10–15 V DC, centre-positive 2.1 mm connection. A suitable external power source is required. The supplied cable does not include a battery or mains adapter.
Keep the Sun out of the telescope
Never point the telescope or finder at the Sun. Unfiltered sunlight can cause permanent eye damage.
In the box
Optical tube and Dobsonian base
Two 1.25 inch eyepieces
Finder scope
2 inch to 1.25 inch adaptor
2 inch extension tube
User manual
SynScan hand controller and cables
12 V power cable
Five-year Australian warranty
Sky-Watcher covers defects in materials and workmanship for five years from purchase. The warranty is non-transferable and requires proof of purchase in Australia or New Zealand.
Damage caused by misuse, improper handling or installation, or unauthorised servicing is excluded. Follow the model instructions for routine alignment and maintenance, and consult the full warranty terms for exclusions.
Australian warranty terms and claim formSpecifications
Optics
Aperture
200 mm
Optical design
Newtonian reflector with parabolic primary mirror
Focal length
1200 mm
Focal ratio
f/6
Mount and fittings
Mount and control
SynScan GoTo alt-azimuth
Eyepiece fitting
2 inch with 1.25 inch adaptor
Power requirement
10–15 V DC, centre-positive 2.1 mm connection
Telescope tube length
835mm-1110mm
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200 mm optics on a SynScan GoTo mount.
The Sky-Watcher FlexTube 200P SynScan GoTo is a Newtonian telescope for visual astronomy. Its aperture suits lunar detail, planets, star clusters and deep-sky observing; darker skies make faint targets easier to see.
200 mmaperture
Collect light for visual observing
The parabolic primary mirror forms the image you view through an eyepiece. Sky conditions still set the detail you can resolve.
1200 mmfocal length
Choose magnification with the eyepiece
Magnification is telescope focal length divided by eyepiece focal length. Start at low power to find and centre a target, then increase it when the air is steady.
GoTomount
Motorised finding and tracking
Align the telescope first, then select a target for the mount to locate and track.
Collapse the tube for storage
Extend and lock the tube for observing, then retract it for storage. The collapsing structure reduces tube length; allow room for the base as well when planning storage or transport.
Using the FlexTube 200P SynScan GoTo
Eyepiece fitting
The 2-inch focuser accepts 2-inch eyepieces, or 1.25-inch eyepieces with the adaptor.
Manual movement between targets
Freedom Find dual encoders let you move the telescope manually while retaining its alignment.
Observing conditions
Let the optics approach the outdoor temperature. Steady air and a dark observing location help you make the most of the aperture.
Good to know
Allow room for the base
A Dobsonian base still needs floor and vehicle space. Plan where the tube and base will be stored and how you will carry them to your observing spot.
Power the GoTo mount
The mount requires 10–15 V DC, centre-positive 2.1 mm connection. A suitable external power source is required. The supplied cable does not include a battery or mains adapter.
Keep the Sun out of the telescope
Never point the telescope or finder at the Sun. Unfiltered sunlight can cause permanent eye damage.
In the box
Optical tube and Dobsonian base
Two 1.25 inch eyepieces
Finder scope
2 inch to 1.25 inch adaptor
2 inch extension tube
User manual
SynScan hand controller and cables
12 V power cable
Five-year Australian warranty
Sky-Watcher covers defects in materials and workmanship for five years from purchase. The warranty is non-transferable and requires proof of purchase in Australia or New Zealand.
Damage caused by misuse, improper handling or installation, or unauthorised servicing is excluded. Follow the model instructions for routine alignment and maintenance, and consult the full warranty terms for exclusions.
Australian warranty terms and claim formSpecifications
Optics
Aperture
200 mm
Optical design
Newtonian reflector with parabolic primary mirror
Focal length
1200 mm
Focal ratio
f/6
Mount and fittings
Mount and control
SynScan GoTo alt-azimuth
Eyepiece fitting
2 inch with 1.25 inch adaptor
Power requirement
10–15 V DC, centre-positive 2.1 mm connection
Telescope tube length
835mm-1110mm
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