GSO Dobson telescope N 200/1200 DOB

Big opening, big difference

With a opening of 200 mm captures the GSO Dobson telescope N 200/1200 DOB well over 800 times more light than the naked eye. As a result, you can see much more structure and contrast: fine craters on the moon, the cloud bands and moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn with, with good seeing, even the Cassini separation, and countless nebulae and galaxies barely visible in smaller telescopes.

Clear, sharp and high-contrast image

The parabolic main mirror and optical design with a focal length of 1200 mm (f/6) deliver a sharp image across the entire field. This combination provides a pleasant balance between high magnifications for planets and a wide field of view for deep-sky objects.

Easy aiming and tracking

The classic Dobson mount works intuitively: move the telescope horizontally and vertically with light pressure - no electronics, no alignment, just look. The wooden base ensures stability even at higher magnifications.

Practical details that make a difference

The robust 2″ Crayford focuser with 1.25″ adapter makes accurate focusing easy.
A 6×30 optical viewfinder Helps find objects quickly.
A small fan behind the main mirror Accelerates cooling to ambient temperature - essential for a calm, sharp image.

What we recommend

This 8-inch Dobson is ideal for beginners and advanced who are serious about exploring the night sky without the hassle of electronics. Perfect for moon and planetary observation, as well as nebulae, star clusters and galaxies under dark skies.
Not suitable for long-exposure astrophotography or daytime observations.

Specifications
Type: Newton reflector (parabolic)
Aperture: 200 mm (8 inches)
Focal length: 1200 mm
Aperture ratio: f/6
Maximum useful magnification: approx. 400x
Mounting: Dobson (wood, manual)
Eyepieces: 25 mm and 9 mm (1.25″)
Viewfinder: 6×30 optical with reticle
Focuser: 2″ Crayford with 1.25″ adapter and fine adjustment
Extra: Fan for mirror cooling
Weight: about 20-21 kg total