{"id":105408,"date":"2026-04-02T20:24:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=105408"},"modified":"2026-06-01T21:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:18:53","slug":"levenhuk-skyline-plus-8","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/levenhuk-new-skyline-plus-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 8\" - 204\/1200 Dobsonian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 8\" - 204\/1200 Dobsonian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 8\"<\/strong> is a powerful Newtonian telescope for ambitious beginners and experienced observers who want to get serious about visual astronomy. This Newton reflector<\/strong> Dobson mount with a 204 mm aperture and 1200 mm focal length is particularly suitable for the Moon, bright planets, and a very wide selection of deep-sky objects<\/strong>. The optics are made of BK-7 glass<\/strong> and the mirrors are provided with an aluminum coating with 92\u201395% reflectivity<\/strong>, which ensures a clear and high-contrast image. The parabolic main mirror<\/strong> helps to correct spherical aberration and provides a sharp image across the entire usable magnification range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you can expect in practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With plenty 20 cm opening<\/strong> This viewer shows an impressive amount of detail. On the Moon, fine structures become visible, such as small craters, mountain ranges, and subtle shadows. The brightest planets also come into strong view. Under good conditions, Jupiter shows multiple cloud bands and its largest moons not just as dots, but with a clearer disk. Saturn beautifully displays its rings, and with good seeing, more subtle details are also accessible. Mars can show a remarkable amount of structure during favorable oppositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For deep-sky objects<\/strong> This format is particularly attractive, especially under a dark sky. Star clusters resolve nicely into individual stars, bright nebulae show more structure, and galaxies are also more convincingly visible than in smaller telescopes. Nevertheless, expect a realistic image: visually, most nebulae and galaxies remain largely gray, but you will clearly see more shape, contrast, and detail than with a smaller telescope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dobson control: maximum aperture with minimum complexity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Dobson mount<\/strong> is popular because it combines large optics with simple operation. You manually aim the viewer up, down, left, and right, without complicated alignment or counterweights. This makes the model surprisingly accessible, even for beginners who want a serious telescope right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting up is fast with the included red-dot viewfinder<\/strong>. Focusing is done via a 2-inch rack and pinion focuser<\/strong> with 1.25-inch adapter<\/strong>, which gives you a lot of freedom when using different accessories. The wooden mount is sturdily built and designed for stable observations. Please note that this telescope is quite large and less compact for transport than smaller models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Ambitious beginners who want a powerful Dobsonian telescope for visual observation right away<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Observers who want to see a lot of deep-sky detail under a dark sky<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Moon and planet enthusiasts who clearly want more detail than with entry-level models<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Users seeking maximum aperture without a complex equatorial mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What you can see<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • The Moon \u2013 very high detail, including small craters and subtle structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars \u2013 clearly visible with clear details under good conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Globular clusters, open clusters, and bright nebulae \u2013 very impressive for visual observation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Galaxies and other deep-sky objects \u2013 visible with more structure, contrast, and detail than in smaller telescopes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Optics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Type<\/strong>Newton-reflector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Opening<\/strong>204 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Focal length<\/strong>: 1200 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Opening ratio<\/strong>f\/6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Mounting & operation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Type of mount<\/strong>Dobson<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Operation<\/strong>Manual, smooth, and simple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Eyepieces<\/strong>25 mm and 10 mm Pl\u00f6ssl<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Seeker<\/strong>Red-dot sight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Extra accessories<\/strong>Dobson mount, 1.25 inch adapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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            The Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 8\u2033 \u2013 204\/1200 Dobson comes with 10mm and 25mm Pl\u00f6ssl eyepieces, a red-dot finder, and a stable Dobson mount. This powerful telescope is suitable for observing the Moon, planets, and a wide selection of deep-sky objects.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":105411,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[3060],"product_cat":[51,566],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-105408","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-levenhuk","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-dobson-telescopen","product_shipping_class-telescoop","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":105394,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/levenhuk-new-skyline-plus-6\/","url_meta":{"origin":105408,"position":0},"title":"Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 6\u2033 \u2013 152\/1200 Dobson","author":"Info telescoop","date":"02-04-2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 6\" \u2013 152\/1200 Dobson comes with 10mm and 25mm Pl\u00f6ssl eyepieces, a red-dot finderscope, and a stable Dobson mount. 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