Levenhuk Ra 200N – 200/1200 Dobson

The eight-inch with Crayford focuser and mirror cooling

The Levenhuk Ra 200N The eight-inch Dobsonian is for those who immediately want better equipment. The 200mm parabolic mirror captures 816 times more light than the naked eye, and the built-in cooling fan quickly brings it up to temperature for the sharpest image. The included 30mm Super View (2-inch) eyepiece provides wide-field views; the 9mm Plössl captures planetary detail.

Equipment that you would otherwise buy separately

The 2-inch Crayford-type focus is smooth and free of focusing aberrations; the 8×50 viewfinder also shows fainter stars when focusing; and the fan saves half an hour of waiting for cooling. It is realistically usable up to about 400x; the Dutch atmosphere usually allows about 300x.

For whom yes, for whom no

For those who want the classic eight-inch formula with focuser, finder, and cooling already on board. Not for those who want to enter as affordably as possible; the GSO 200/1200 is the alternative in the same optical class.

What's in the box?

• Optical tube 200/1200 with parabolic mirror
• Wooden Dobsonian mount
• Super View 30mm Eyepiece (2 inch)
• Plössl 9 mm eyepiece (1.25 inch)
• 8×50 optical viewfinder
• 2 inch Crayford focuser with 1.25 inch adapter
• Built-in cooling fan

Featured accessories

• A 2-inch moon filter (50%) at eight inches, it's almost mandatory around the full moon.
• The Armor transport case for 200/1200 Newtons protects the tube along the way.

Unsure about the right size? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you choose. Also check out all Dobson telescopes in our assortment.