This 8-inch Dobsonian telescope from GSO is known as one of the best choices for serious visual observations. With a 200mm parabolic primary mirror and a 1200mm focal length, this instrument provides bright, high-contrast images of the Moon, planets, nebulae, and galaxies.
The GSO Dobson 200/1200 is recognized as one of the most popular Dobsonian telescopes worldwide. With a 200mm parabolic primary mirror and a focal length of 1200mm (f/6), it offers the perfect balance between field of view, magnification, and light gathering. Ideal for the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects.
The 94% reflective coating ensures bright, high-contrast images even at lower magnifications. And thanks to the Crayford focuser (1.25″), focusing is smooth and precise without play — even at high magnifications.
You can place the telescope on its stable wooden rocker box in one motion, point it at your desired object, and enjoy. No motors, no electronics — just pure visual observing as intended.
What can you see?
✓ The Moon in detail: terminator, craters, and shadows
✓ Jupiter: cloud bands, moons, and transit shadows
✓ Saturn: rings + Cassini Division
✓ Mars: polar caps and surface features
✓ Deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, globular clusters like M13
✓ Also suitable for urban skies — with proper filters you can still see plenty
Why choose this 8-inch Dobsonian?
– 200mm parabolic mirror = lots of light, lots of detail
– f/6 ratio = wide enough field of view and magnification power
– Crayford focuser for precise focusing
– 8×50 finder: quick object targeting
– Manual operation with smooth rotation range, hassle-free
– Durable, robust and usable for years
What’s included?
– Newton telescope 200/1200mm (closed tube)
– Dobsonian mount (wooden rocker box)
– Crayford focuser (1.25 inch)
– 25mm Super Plössl eyepiece
– 8×50 optical finder
– Manual
Who is this model for?
For beginners who want a powerful, reliable telescope without electronic intermediaries. And for advanced observers who just want to point and observe — without dealing with alignment or setup.
Not suitable for:
✘ Astrophotography (no tracking)
✘ Solar observation (unless with proper filter)
✘ Daytime use (mirror image is inverted)
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