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Sky-Watcher Skyliner 200P
Affordable eight-inch Dobsonian delivers impressive light-gathering in a simple, portable package.
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From the community
What owners say
Based on 25 Cloudy Nights discussions
What they love
- ✓User paired Baader Morpheus 17.
- ✓Wide field capability with good optical performance using quality eyepieces
Worth knowing before you buy
Baader Morpheus 17.
The stock 23mm finder eyepiece on the Skyliner 200P has poor edge correction and field curvature issues, causing stars to look funky at the edges even when upgraded with better eyepieces like the Oberwerk 14mm 70 degree.
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Frequently asked
Questions from owners
Sourced from Cloudy Nights discussions.
- What eyepieces work well with the Skyliner 200P?
- Users pair the Skyliner 200P with a wide range of eyepieces including Baader Morpheus (particularly the 17.5mm), Televue Plössls, and various wide-field options.
- Is this a good telescope for planetary observation?
- The forum discussions focus primarily on eyepiece selection rather than planetary performance specifics for this model. The 200P's 1200mm focal length and f/6 ratio suggest it is capable for planets, but detailed performance commentary specific to this telescope model is not extensively discussed in the provided threads.
Full Specifications
Optics
| Aperture | 200mm |
| Focal Length | 1200mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/6 |
| Optical Design | Dobsonian |
| Coatings | Parabolic primary mirror, fully multi-coated |
Mount & Tracking
| Mount Type | Dobsonian |
| GoTo (Computerised) | No |
| Tracking | No |
Focuser
| Focuser Size | 2" |
| Focuser Type | Dual-speed Crayford (10:1 reduction) |
Physical
| OTA Weight | 11.2kg |
| Total Weight (with mount) | 17.5kg |
| Tube Length | 1200mm |
| Tube Material | Steel |
Included Accessories
| Eyepieces | 25mm and 10mm Super eyepieces |
| Finder Scope | 8x50 right-angle correct-image finder |
| Diagonal | No |