Question by Lou H: Sky-Watcher Dobsonian Telescope 203mm/1200mm (8″) ?
Is Sky-Watcher Dobsonian Telescope 203mm/1200mm (8″) a good telescope to get, I have already got a telescope but i need to get a new one, I want to know if i can see all the planets , also what eles i can see? The first ever telescope i got when i pointed it at jupiter it looked like a disk, note that i need a new one
Also is there any way to upgrade it . ie: make it better. If so then what should i upgrade
Links Are welcome also opinions
If you didnt know the infomation here it is:
Sky-Watcher Dobsonian Telescope 203mm/1200mm (8″)
Optical DesignNewtonian (Parabolic)
Lens Material
Diameter203mm
Focal Length1200mm
Scondary Mirror Diameter47mm
F/ratioF/5.9
Highest Practical Power406x
Faintest Steller Magnitude14.2
Resoving Power0.56
Finderscope9×50*
Focuser diameter2” with 1.25” adapter
Diagonal
Eyepiece(s)1.25” Super 25 and 10*
Mount TypeDobsonian
Slow-motion Control
Counterweight(s)
Piggyback Bracket
Accessory Tray
Ground Board Diameter52cm
Ground Board Weight(s)
Motor Drive
Go-to
Tube Weight7.98Kgs
Tube Dimension(dia. x length)20.5cm x 112cm
Tripod Height
Shipping Weight14.8+16.55 Kgs
Shipping Carton Dimensions67x 80 x 11 cm3 / 125 x 39.5 x 46.5 cm3
Thanks,
Louis
Best answer:
Answer by Samuel K
I have a similar sized telescope and like it alot. You will be able to see all the planets and many galaxies, star clusters, and nebula (as long as you are in a dark site).
Of course you can upgrade it with better eyepieces. Are you sure it has go-to controls, a motor drive, counter weights, slow motion controls? Those are not normal options for a dob. Anyway, being a dob, its good for visual observations, but it will not work for photography.
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