Used Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian 8" Telescope (Telescope ONLY)

SKU: US2038056 MFR: S11610
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What`s in the box:

  • 8f Dobsonian-Style Newtonian Telescope
  • Solid Rocker-Mount with Teflon Bearings and Tension Clutch for Altitude
  • 2f Single-Speed Crayford-Style Focuser with 1.25f Adapter
  • 4-Element Plossl 25mm and 10mm 1.25f Eyepieces
  • 9x50 Finderscope
  • Original Box

Key Features

  • Explore the cosmos with our 8-inch aperture Sky-Watcher Dobsonian telescope!
  • Achieve 406x magnification for detailed views of planets and deep-sky objects.
  • Enjoy smooth tracking with the Dobsonian mount's Teflon bearings & tension clutch.
  • High optical quality ensures bright, clear images with this Newtonian reflector.
  • Includes 25mm & 10mm Plossl eyepieces, plus a 9x50 finderscope for easy setup.
  • Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts seeking portability and ease of use.
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INCLUDES FREE WARRANTY

  • This used item comes with a free 1-year warranty. ?
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2025-11-21T21:25:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Greatest scope and vendor

Hi. The telescope arrived today as expected. Great purchase experience, very communicative from start to finish. The scope came two packages, easily to assemble and to carry around not that heavy at all. I'm really happy with the product and the simplicity of its design. Love it

WALTER G.

2021-12-02T05:19:05

Rated 5 out of 5

my telescope.

easy to work with, quality telescope.Great view of the night sky,I,really enjoy the use of this telescope.

JONATHAN M.

2021-11-10T09:05:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Affordable big telescope!

It is indeed a "monster" telescope! You can tell that it was well made, really good packaging too. So in a few weeks, I should bring it to the desert, and by what I saw, regarding the telescope itself, I'm sure I will have amazing nights of stargazing! ;) I'm happy with my purchase.;)

RONALDO S.

2021-04-22T10:30:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Deal on my telescope

Really love my telescope. It was easy to put together. Contained all the accessories I needed to get started. Looking forward to getting used to it. Already thinking about all the nighttime objects I?ll trying to look at.

Tony B.

2021-03-24T18:51:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice lightbucket

Very nice scope. Easy to assemble. Once collimated it gave great views. Do recommend upgrading the finder to a right angle finder or red dot as it?s kinda awkward to look through. Also helps if you already have some better eyepieces as the included ones are just so-so. The tension control works very well at supporting my heavy eyepieces without slipping and the motion on both axis is smooth.

JOSEPH G.

Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian Specifications

  • Optical Design

    Newtonian Reflector

  • Aperture

    203mm (8 in)

  • Focal Length

    1200mm

  • Focal Ratio

    f/5.9

  • Finderscope

    9x50

  • Eyepieces

    4-element Plossl 25 mm and 10 mm 1.25" eyepieces

  • Highest Useful Magnification

    406x

  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude

    14.2

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About Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian 8" Telescope (Telescope ONLY)

FEATURED REVIEWS

my telescope.

By JONATHAN M.

easy to work with, quality telescope.Great view of the night sky,I,really enjoy the use of this telescope.

Affordable big telescope!

By RONALDO S.

It is indeed a "monster" telescope! You can tell that it was well made, really good packaging too. So in a few weeks, I should bring it to the desert, and by what I saw, regarding the telescope itself, I'm sure I will have amazing nights of stargazing! ;) I'm happy with my purchase.;)

What sets the Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian 8" Telescope apart is its innovative design and high-quality features, making it a top choice for astronomy enthusiasts. This stylish and durable telescope boasts a large 8" (203mm) aperture, allowing for an influx of light that enhances the visibility of faint celestial objects.

Crafted by Sky-Watcher, a respected name in the astronomy community, this sophisticated telescope is equipped with a paraboloidal primary mirror. This unique feature eliminates spherical aberration, ensuring clear and sharp images of the night sky.

Further enhancing its performance, the telescope features a four-arm, secondary-mirror bracket with ultra-fine supports, just 0.5mm thick. This design minimizes diffraction spikes and light loss, providing you with a superior stargazing experience.

The Classic Dobsonian 8" Telescope also includes a versatile 2" focuser with a 1.25" adapter. This allows for the use of either eyepiece size, offering flexibility to suit your viewing preferences.

One of the standout features of this model is the tension control handle. This new addition provides you with precise control over the telescope's movement, making it easier to track celestial objects as they move across the sky.

In summary, the Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian 8" Telescope combines innovative features with a user-friendly design, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced stargazers.

Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian 8" Telescope (Telescope ONLY) Features

  • 8" (203 mm) Dobsonian-style Newtonian
  • 1200 mm focal length (f/5.9)
  • 2" single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" adaptor
  • 4-element Plossl 25 mm and 10 mm 1.25" eyepieces
  • 9x50 finderscope
  • Solid rocker-mount with Teflon bearings and tension clutch for altitude
  • Teflon bearing for azimuth

Warranty Information

This used item has a FREE 1-year warranty. See details.

Key Features

  • Explore the cosmos with our 8-inch aperture Sky-Watcher Dobsonian telescope!
  • Achieve 406x magnification for detailed views of planets and deep-sky objects.
  • Enjoy smooth tracking with the Dobsonian mount's Teflon bearings & tension clutch.
  • High optical quality ensures bright, clear images with this Newtonian reflector.
  • Includes 25mm & 10mm Plossl eyepieces, plus a 9x50 finderscope for easy setup.
  • Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts seeking portability and ease of use.