Sky Watcher

Sky-Watcher telescopes: choose what you want to see

Sky-Watcher is the brand behind the best-selling visual telescopes in our store, and we are an official dealer. The lineup ranges from a tabletop Dobsonian to a 16-inch FlexTube and from an EQ1 mount to the EQ6-R Pro for astrophotography. Below are our recommendations based on your specific needs.

Start watching: the Heritage series

The Heritage 130P and Heritage 150P are the tabletop Dobsons that most beginners in the Netherlands and Belgium start with: a lot of mirror, small size, no electronics needed. If you want the telescope to find objects by itself via your phone, choose the Heritage 150P Virtuoso GTi. If you are hesitating between the 130P and the 150P, read Heritage 130P vs 150P or our Heritage 130P review.

Looking serious: the Skyliner series

The Skyliner 200P Classic is the 8-inch standard: the telescope found at every open observatory night. Larger is with the Skyliner 250P FlexTube and further up to 16 inches; all sizes are listed with the Dobson telescopes. You can read how the Skyliner compares to the main alternative in Skyliner 200P vs Omegon Advanced X 203.

Moon and planets on tripod: refractors

For those who want a refractor telescope on a tripod, without maintenance and with a steady view of the moon and planets: the Mercury 707 AZ2 as an introduction, the Evostar 90 AZ3 as a step up. You can find more refractors at Refracting telescopes.

Astrophotography: EQ mounts

Sky-Watcher is the global standard for equatorial GoTo mounts. The EQ6-R Pro supports up to approximately 20 kg and is the basis of most amateur astrophotography setups; complete combinations such as the Explorer 250PDS on EQ6-R Pro are at the telescopes for astrophotography.

Accessories that make the difference

Every Newton occasionally needs collimation; a laser collimator is therefore the first accessory. Which eyepieces, filters, and surface suit a Heritage is listed in accessories for your Heritage 130P and 150P. For the moon, a variable polarization filter is the best purchase; see the best moon filter for your telescope.

Why Sky-Watcher at Telescoop.nl

We carry Sky-Watcher alongside Omegon, Bresser, and Celestron, and we’ll give you honest advice on which merk is best suited to your local sky and budget. In Burgum, you can see the Heritage and the Skyliner side by side. In stock, insured shipping throughout Europe, 30-day return policy. If you’re ordering from Belgium, you can pay with Bancontact; see buy telescope in Belgium.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Sky-Watcher for a beginner? Heritage 130P or 150P if budget and space are limited, Skyliner 200P if you want to be set right away. Our full advice is in the Beginner's Guide.

Is Sky-Watcher suitable for astrophotography? Yes, via the EQ mounts. If you want photos without a mount and alignment, look at the smart telescopes.