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TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

Invest in Pre-Owned Gear & Peace of Mind!

Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.

Repair or Replacement

Repair or Replacement

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

Accidental Damage

Extended Protection

Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!

Failure Protection

Failure Protection

When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.

Zero Deductible

Zero Deductible

We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.

Customer-Focused Support

Customer-Focused Support

Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.

Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.

Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P Specifications

Optical

Optical

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  • Optical Design

    Newtonian

  • Mirror Coatings

    Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ) coatings with 94% reflectivity

  • Glass Type

    Borosilicate

  • Primary Aperture

    203mm

  • F/Ratio

    5.9

  • Focal Length

    1200mm

  • Secondary Diameter

    48mm

  • Secondary Obstruction

    By Diameter: 24%
    By Area: 6%

Observational

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  • Limit

    Dawes: 0.57
    Rayleigh: 0.69

  • Limiting Mag.

    14

  • Magnification

    Minimum: 29
    Maximum: 400

  • Light Gathering

    78% (compared to next size down)

Accessories

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  • Included Finder

    9 x 50 Finder

  • Included Diagonal

    No

  • Included Eyepieces

    25/10 Plossl

  • Magnification with Included Eyepieces

    48x/120x

  • Included Case

    No

  • Corrector

    No

General

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  • Focuser

    2" Crayford

  • OTA Length

    Retract: 33" (83.82cm)
    Ext: 44" (111.76cm)

  • OTA Outer Diameter

    9.375" (23.81cm)

  • OTA Weight (with Accessories)

    24.2 lbs (10.97kg)

  • Zenith Eyepiece Height

    47" (119.38cm)

  • Dimensions

    Dob Base: 30 x 20" (76.2 x 50.8cm)

  • Weight

    Dob Base: 33 lbs (14.96kg)

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About Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P 8" GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope without Hand Controller (TELESCOPE ONLY, BASE NOT INCLUDED)

Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P 8" GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope without Hand Controller (TELESCOPE ONLY, BASE NOT INCLUDED) Features

  • Large 203mm aperture delivers dazzling views, 1200mm focal length, f/5.9 focal ratio
  • Built-in Wi-Fi telescope control
  • Innovative collapsible design for portability, storage, and back focus for astrophotography all while retaining collimation
  • 814x more light-gathering power than the human eye
  • Patented Freedom Find technology uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment
  • Parabolic primary mirror with Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ) coating for 94% light reflectivity
  • Heavy-duty rocker box with Teflon bearings provide a stable base with smooth motion
  • 2" single-speed Crayford-style focuser with 1.25" adapter allows for use of nearly any eyepiece

What's in the box:

  • Sky-Watcher Flextube 200P 8" GoTo Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope
  • BASE NOT INCLUDED
  • Original Box