Sky-Watcher Heritage-100P - 100mm f/4 Dobson

Sky-Watcher Heritage-100P: Bright and sets up in a flash

The Sky-Watcher Heritage-100P is a tabletop Dobsonian with a 100mm parabolic mirror and a short focal length of 400mm (f/4). This combination provides a wide, bright field of view that makes it easy to find objects. The tube detaches from the wooden base and fits on a photographic tripod, making it extra versatile for on-the-go use. One of the most complete entry-level models in our Dobson assortment, especially with the included 2x Barlow lens.

What do you see through the Heritage 100P?

The moon shows sharp craters and shadows along the terminator. Jupiter displays its cloud bands, Saturn its rings. The wide field of view is ideal for extended objects: the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades fit with plenty of room to spare. The parabolic mirror makes a difference compared to cheaper models in this price range: stars remain points instead of smudges.

Compact design with a smart extra

The Dobson mount runs smoothly and stably. If you want to stand higher or more freely, you can detach the tube from the base with one hand and place it on a tripod. With the included 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces plus the 2x Barlow lens, you have four magnifications available: 16x, 32x, 40x, and 80x.

This is how to get the most out of this telescope

• Check the collimation regularly. At f/4, the alignment of the mirrors is critical; a slight deviation will be visible in the image. Our guide to collimation explains how to check that in two minutes.
• Expect softer edges. With such a fast f/4 mirror, the sharpness decreases slightly at the very edge of the image. That is normal for this design; in the center, the image is sharp.
• Align the red dot finder during the day on a distant object, then you will find your target immediately in the evening.
• Combine Barlow and 10mm eyepiece (80x) for planets and use the 25mm eyepiece (16x) to search. Around 80x to 100x is practically the limit with this mirror size.

For whom yes and for whom no

Hello young explorers and beginners who want a complete set (including a Barlow lens), and travelers who appreciate the tripod option. Our Telescope Buying Guide for Beginners List all the entry-level models.

Not If you want a little more detail on planets and deep-sky objects, then the Heritage-130P FlexTube the logical step. Long exposures of nebulae are not possible on a manual mount; for that, you need the smart telescopes done. Quick moon photos with a smartphone adapter work just fine and are a fun first success.

Featured accessories

These accessories add the most after purchase:

• Moon Filter 25%: the Omegon Moon Filter 25% (1.25 inches) d by the bright moonlight and increases contrast. You can read which filter suits which telescope in our Moon filter guide.
• A 6mm planetary eyepiece: the Sky-Watcher 6mm Planetary UWA Eyepiece provides 67x magnification on this telescope for more detail on Jupiter and Saturn. If you want to go a step higher, there is also the 5 mm version (80x).
• Smartphone adapter: clamp your phone to the eyepiece and take your own moon photos. The Sky-Watcher SmartPhoto+ adapter comes with a special 20 mm photo eyepiece. For many observers, the most enjoyable accessory of all.
• Cheshire eyepiece the Sky-Watcher Cheshire Eyepiece Aligning the mirrors is more accurate than the included tools.
• Carrier bag protects the optics on the way to a dark spot. View the carrier bags and choose the size that fits this model.

Technical specifications

Included in the box

• Sky-Watcher Heritage-100P with wooden table-Dobsonian mount
• 25 mm eyepiece (16x) and 10 mm eyepiece (40x)
• 2x Barlow lens (32x and 80x in combination with the eyepieces)
• Red dot sight for quick aiming

Honest advice from observers

We sell and use the Sky-Watcher line ourselves. In our Sky-Watcher merk Guide We'll explain which series are strong and which you'd rather skip. View the full range on our Sky-Watcher merk Page or compare all models in our Dobson assortment. Order before 11:59 PM for fast delivery, in the Netherlands and Belgium.