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# 8-inch large aperture for bright views 94% reflective multi-coated borosilicate mirrors Patented tension control handles for smooth, precise movement Classic 200P

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## Summary

> 🌌 Unlock the Universe: Classic Dobsonian Power Meets Modern Ease

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- **What is this?** Classic 200P by sky-watcher
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## Best For

- sky-watcher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Bright, Bold Aperture:** Experience vivid, detailed celestial views with a powerful 8-inch parabolic primary mirror delivering 94% reflectivity.
- • **Lightweight & Portable:** Weighing just 45 pounds fully assembled, this solid-tube Dobsonian is easy to set up and transport for spontaneous stargazing sessions.
- • **Complete Beginner’s Kit:** Includes 2-inch Crayford focuser, 1.25-inch adapter, two wide-angle eyepieces, and a 9x50 finder scope—everything you need to start exploring the night sky.
- • **Effortless Precision Control:** Patented tension control handles and Teflon bearings ensure silky smooth, stable tracking without the hassle of perfect balance.
- • **Timeless Design, Modern Performance:** Honoring John Dobson’s legacy with a simple, durable rocker box mount and premium optics for deep-sky observation without the tech overwhelm.

## Overview

The Sky-Watcher Classic 200 Dobsonian Telescope features an 8-inch parabolic primary mirror with 94% reflective borosilicate coatings, delivering bright, detailed views of deep-sky objects. Its patented tension control handles and Teflon bearings provide smooth, precise movement, while the included 2-inch Crayford focuser and wide-angle eyepieces make it perfect for beginners. Lightweight yet sturdy, this traditional solid-tube Dobsonian offers a no-fuss, immersive stargazing experience inspired by the iconic design of John Dobson.

## Description

High-Quality Light Buckets with Old School Charm Featuring large apertures and easy functionality, Sky-Watcher’s Traditional Dobsonian telescope makes the perfect beginner scope. Developed in the 1970s, the Dobsonian-style telescope is an inexpensive solution for bright, detailed visual observing using a simple design. The name ‘Dobsonian’ comes from the telescope’s inventor, John Dobson, a Vedantan monk and sidewalk astronomer who dedicated his life to astronomy outreach. Dobson was notorious for constructing large aperture reflecting telescopes capable of deep sky viewing, using low cost materials. These were often made with found materials, heavy cardboard tubes, recycled porthole glass and plywood mounts. Dobson encouraged other astronomers to assemble their own telescopes and taught workshops on telescope making. Sky-Watcher carries on the legacy Dobson left behind with our Traditional Dobsonian telescope. Often referred to as ‘light buckets’, Dobsonians provide users with the highest possible aperture for their money when compared to telescopes of a similar size, such as Schmidt-Cassegrains or refractors. Dobsonians use a simple, yet effective design, optimized for visual observation of faint objects, such as nebulae, star clusters and galaxies. At Sky-Watcher, we stay true to the traditional John Dobson design, using just two mirrors, a metal tube and a simple rocker box. Although we love computerized telescopes, using a star chart to find objects by hand can be far more fulfilling and will improve your knowledge of the night sky. Unplug your electronic devices, step outside and become immersed in the wonders of the universe. Not your Father’s Dobsonian Don’t let this simple design fool you! Dobsonian-style telescopes utilize their large aperture to give users bright, vivid detail. Both primary and secondary mirrors deliver 94% reflectivity, using borosilicate mirrors coated with quartz, titanium and silicon dioxide. With a finely-crafted parabolic primary mirror and coatings this bright, you’ll be viewing just as John Dobson intended. Sky-Watcher Innovation Unlike other models on the market, Sky-Watcher Dobsonians feature a patented Tension Control Handle which allow for easy tension adjustment, enabling the telescope to move freely around the sky. The Tension Control Handle also provides stability when using large eyepieces. Steel ball bearings provide smooth movement even when the handle is tightened. The simple rocker box mount with azimuth Teflonbearings is easy and straightforward enough for any beginner. The use of Teflonensures smooth movement, yet creates enough friction to prevent any unintentional movement of the telescope. Accessories and Other Goodies While most telescopes limit the astronomer to 1.25” eyepieces, Sky-Watcher provides users with a beefy 2-inch Crayford-style focuser. Using the supplied 1.25 inch adapter you can take advantage of virtually any eyepiece on the market. Also included is a 9x50 finderscope and two eyepeieces (10mm & 25mm), perfect for the beginning astronomer.

Review: So far I am pleased with my new telescope - Bought a 10" Dobsonian Sky-Watcher. Came in yesterday at 6:00 pm; two days ahead of schedule. Also bought a Shorty 1.25 2X Barlow lens, a 2X 2" Focal Extender, and a LaserMate Deluxe II Telescope Laser Collimator. I'm thinking about the Q70 (70 degrees) set of three eyepieces or the Explore Scientific 82 degree 2" eyepiece. I'm leaning toward the 82 Degree 2" eyepiece. So far I am pleased with my new telescope. It was easy to assemble, and everything went together perfectly. I was intending to adjust my finder scope today, but it is raining. Maybe tomorrow? This scope is quite an upgrade from my 4" I bought over 15 years ago. It came with a 1.25 wide angle 25mm lens, and a 1.25 super 10mm lens. I can't wait to get my 2" wide angle. I gave this scope 5 stars because it is so well made. After I actually use it, I will either leave it a 5 stars or downgrade it. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************ Well, after a week of rain and/or cloudy skies, I finally used my scope. I collimated it with my laser collimator and tried to focus on Venus. The best view I could get was a big unfocused white ball. I tried recollimating the scope to no avail. In fact. the only thing I could focus on were the leaves on a tree 60 meters away.. Anything beyond that was hopeless. I order a Solomark Chesire Collimating Eyepiece which will come in two days. I hope this solves the problem. I hate to think I paid $600.00 to look at leaves. I'm leaving my rating at 5 stars because I'm thinking my problem is human error and/or the laser collimator. I'll try again in a few days to collimate my scope and hopefully see a wonderful view of the stars and planets. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************** Well, I received my Solomark Chesire Collimating Eyepiece. However, again it is raining. I collimated my scope to see if I could further the distance beyond 60 meters, but it was still not focusing properly. I would say when all else fails to go to the instructions, but the instructions in the manual are lacking. One thing caught my eye in the parts list; something I didn't notice the first time. And that is: the focuser has a 2" inch adapter, not a built-in 2" lens holder. Duh! All this time I thought the focuser was one piece. I have been stacking the 1.25 adapter on top of the 2" adapter. I took out the 2" adapter, inserted the 1.25 adapter the 25mm wide angle lens, and the focus was perfect. I notice that someone else was/is having the same problem as I, and he gave this scope a bad rating. I bet he was doing the same thing; double stacking adapters. If anyone else is having a problem with focusing their Dobsonian reflector, try taking out the 2" adapter and insert the 1.25". My rating for this scope stays at five stars. *************************************************************************************************************************************************** About two weeks after receiving my scope, I finally was able to use it last night. The craters on the moon were awesome. The stars jumped out at me. I plan to view the Orion nebula and Andromeda galaxy at the end of December, when Andromeda will be directly overhead one hour after sunset. There will be less atmosphere to see through. This scope deserves 5 stars, and that is where I'm leaving it. There may be those who have larger scopes and are no longer impressed with a ten inch, but, until I can afford a bigger scope, I'm happy with this one. The problems I had, at the beginning, are no reflection on the scope itself; the problems arose from poor instructions and description. When it says the scope has a 2" focuser and a 1.25" adapter, it is understandable that you would assume the focuser is one piece and cannot be separated, and that you would insert the 1.25" adapter into the 2" focuser to use a 1.25" lens. That was why I could not focus on anything more than 60 meters away. The laser collimator wasn't part of the problem, either. So, I have nothing bad to say about it. For those who can afford this scope, it is a great buy. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************** Well, here it is; December 31, and between the rain and cloudiness, I've only viewed the moon and Jupiter, and stars. The mountains on the moon's rim are impressive against the black background of space, and the bands of Jupiter are fantastic. At 167 million miles away, Mars only looks like a red star. I'll have to wait until July 2018, when Mars is 38 million miles away. Maybe then I'll be able to see it's polar caps. Saturn will be in the night sky this June. Soon as I catch a clear night, I'm going to try and locate the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. This scope is everything it claims to be. I built a 9 inch high portable wooden base to raise the scope at a more comfortable level. I also keep the scope in my 12X16 tool shed so it is ready for use without having to wait long for it to acclimate. I have noticed the price went up on the scope. I'm glad I bought it when I did. Still, at the current price, it is a good buy. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* 3-13-17 The price has gone down more. Buy this scope; i.e. unless you can afford a larger primary mirror. Two weeks ago I finally bought a 2 inch SF 18mm eyepiece to use with my 2 inch SF Barlow. I viewed the Orion Nebula and Pleiades star cluster. They are fantastic. Yesterday I received a set of four Gosky (red, green, yellow, blue) planetary filters, which can be stacked. I hope they bring out more detail when viewing. I'm already yearning for a bigger scope with a tracking system so I can use a camera. Still, I am not sorry I bought this scope. It is a great telescope for the money. June 28, 2017: It is a good time to view Saturn and its rings. With my 10" (using a 2" 18mm eyepiece coupled with a 2" 2x focal extender) I can see one slight division in Saturn's ring making two large rings. Also, Titan can be seen. Jupiter's bands are clearly noticeable, and it's four largest moons are like bright stars. I watched Io pass Europa in orbit (over a period of 1.5 hours). I'm waiting for Mars to be its closest in 2018. The more I use this scope, the more I feel it is money well spent. July 31, 2018: Well, I finally took a look at Mars tonight. It is as bright as Venus, though only two-thirds as big. I could make out light grey areas in the bright red color. You need a bigger scope if you want to see any details. I'm still pleased with this scope. It is a great starter scope, but I'm ready for an upgrade.
Review: great first big scope - Excellent scope, good for the money, durable, finderscope is a little so-so.

## Features

- LARGE APERTURE: Get a bright, bold viewing experience at a fraction of other optical designs.
- PROPRIETARY TENSION CONTROL HANDLES: These patented handles allow for accurate movement without the need for perfect balance.
- 94% REFLECTIVE MIRRORS: Fully multi-coated borosilicate primary and secondary mirrors deliver exceptional views. Faintest Steller Magnitude:14.2.
- TEFLON BEARINGS: Proprietary Teflon bearings ensure smooth azimuth movement.
- COMES COMPLETE: All accessories such as, 2-inch Crayford-style focuser with 1 1/4-inch adapter, two super wide-angle eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), and 9x50 straight-through finder scope are included with purchase.
- STURDY AND LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: When fully assembled, the Dobsonian weighs only 45 pounds fully assembled (20 pound tube, 25 pound base).
- Max focal length: 1200.
- Light Gathering (compared to next size down): 78%
- Parabolic primary mirror with Radian Aluminum Quartz (RAQ)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00Z4G3PRK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #266,799 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #96 in Kids' Telescopes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (231) |
| Date First Available | May 21, 2015 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 27 pounds |
| Item model number | S11610 |
| Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher |
| Product Dimensions | 49 x 18 x 27 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sky-Watcher
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 25/10 Super
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Model Name:** Sky-Watcher Traditional Dobsonian 8" (203mm)
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 203 Millimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 8 Inches
- **Power Source:** Adapter
- **Product Dimensions:** 49"D x 18"W x 27"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

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![Classic 200P - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lKe-ZsdNL.jpg)
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![Classic 200P - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Illrvm2oL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: why the shipping weight is so much ? 30lb telescope 60lb shipping ?**
A: Hi, the base is all of wood, and the telescope is of metal, the boxes are big. That's the reason of the weight of the shipping. But they send me, the telescope very carefully. The telescope is complete. The all telescope are 2 boxes. Sorry but my english is not very well. Greetings from Guatemala.

**Q: I live in an urban area. How hard/cumbersome is is this 10" to travel with to a dark location (in a 4 door sedan)?**
A: As an amateur astronomer I have many scopes and this one is 66 lbs and bulky for sure but it is doable. Taking it in two pieces helps and it’s the only way to really transport it safely and effectively. Bringing a friend can make this easier for sure but one person can move it. The issue is this: the bigger the scope the less you’ll use it. The more difficult the the process and time consuming the less you’ll use it. I would recommend it only if you’re driven to do it. If not, then acquire a smaller Newtonian reflector in the 5” diameter range or 4” refractor (more money for a GOOD  REFRACTOR NOT A JUNK ONE) and place it on a good altazimuth mount. You’ll see a lot and learn a lot and you won’t become discouraged. Your best scope is the one you use the most. I hope I have helped you.

**Q: what comes in the box?**
A: The 8" Traditional Sky-Watcher comes complete. Comes in 2 boxes. One really big with OTA, 9x50 finder scope with bracket, attached 2" crayford focuser, 2" and 1.25" ep holders, 25 and 9 mm eyepieces. Second box contains complete mount, wrenches, and instruction manual. Mine had no damage whatsoever, took about an hour to build. Did have to collimate primary mirror, as expected. One thing very helpful-make two milkjug washers, same size as the Teflon center bearing, put one on each side of that bearing, will make azimuth movement way better.

**Q: Do the 2 boxes arrive simultaneously or is there a delay between the 2 boxes? And if so approximately how long have you waited?**
A: I received only box 2 of 2: the tube and optics. I've waited 30 days and box 1 of 2 has not yet arrived. Is anybody sitting on a base that they want to send me?

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far I am pleased with my new telescope
*by J***N on November 25, 2016*

Bought a 10" Dobsonian Sky-Watcher. Came in yesterday at 6:00 pm; two days ahead of schedule. Also bought a Shorty 1.25 2X Barlow lens, a 2X 2" Focal Extender, and a LaserMate Deluxe II Telescope Laser Collimator. I'm thinking about the Q70 (70 degrees) set of three eyepieces or the Explore Scientific 82 degree 2" eyepiece. I'm leaning toward the 82 Degree 2" eyepiece. So far I am pleased with my new telescope. It was easy to assemble, and everything went together perfectly. I was intending to adjust my finder scope today, but it is raining. Maybe tomorrow? This scope is quite an upgrade from my 4" I bought over 15 years ago. It came with a 1.25 wide angle 25mm lens, and a 1.25 super 10mm lens. I can't wait to get my 2" wide angle. I gave this scope 5 stars because it is so well made. After I actually use it, I will either leave it a 5 stars or downgrade it. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************ Well, after a week of rain and/or cloudy skies, I finally used my scope. I collimated it with my laser collimator and tried to focus on Venus. The best view I could get was a big unfocused white ball. I tried recollimating the scope to no avail. In fact. the only thing I could focus on were the leaves on a tree 60 meters away.. Anything beyond that was hopeless. I order a Solomark Chesire Collimating Eyepiece which will come in two days. I hope this solves the problem. I hate to think I paid $600.00 to look at leaves. I'm leaving my rating at 5 stars because I'm thinking my problem is human error and/or the laser collimator. I'll try again in a few days to collimate my scope and hopefully see a wonderful view of the stars and planets. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************** Well, I received my Solomark Chesire Collimating Eyepiece. However, again it is raining. I collimated my scope to see if I could further the distance beyond 60 meters, but it was still not focusing properly. I would say when all else fails to go to the instructions, but the instructions in the manual are lacking. One thing caught my eye in the parts list; something I didn't notice the first time. And that is: the focuser has a 2" inch adapter, not a built-in 2" lens holder. Duh! All this time I thought the focuser was one piece. I have been stacking the 1.25 adapter on top of the 2" adapter. I took out the 2" adapter, inserted the 1.25 adapter the 25mm wide angle lens, and the focus was perfect. I notice that someone else was/is having the same problem as I, and he gave this scope a bad rating. I bet he was doing the same thing; double stacking adapters. If anyone else is having a problem with focusing their Dobsonian reflector, try taking out the 2" adapter and insert the 1.25". My rating for this scope stays at five stars. *************************************************************************************************************************************************** About two weeks after receiving my scope, I finally was able to use it last night. The craters on the moon were awesome. The stars jumped out at me. I plan to view the Orion nebula and Andromeda galaxy at the end of December, when Andromeda will be directly overhead one hour after sunset. There will be less atmosphere to see through. This scope deserves 5 stars, and that is where I'm leaving it. There may be those who have larger scopes and are no longer impressed with a ten inch, but, until I can afford a bigger scope, I'm happy with this one. The problems I had, at the beginning, are no reflection on the scope itself; the problems arose from poor instructions and description. When it says the scope has a 2" focuser and a 1.25" adapter, it is understandable that you would assume the focuser is one piece and cannot be separated, and that you would insert the 1.25" adapter into the 2" focuser to use a 1.25" lens. That was why I could not focus on anything more than 60 meters away. The laser collimator wasn't part of the problem, either. So, I have nothing bad to say about it. For those who can afford this scope, it is a great buy. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************** Well, here it is; December 31, and between the rain and cloudiness, I've only viewed the moon and Jupiter, and stars. The mountains on the moon's rim are impressive against the black background of space, and the bands of Jupiter are fantastic. At 167 million miles away, Mars only looks like a red star. I'll have to wait until July 2018, when Mars is 38 million miles away. Maybe then I'll be able to see it's polar caps. Saturn will be in the night sky this June. Soon as I catch a clear night, I'm going to try and locate the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. This scope is everything it claims to be. I built a 9 inch high portable wooden base to raise the scope at a more comfortable level. I also keep the scope in my 12X16 tool shed so it is ready for use without having to wait long for it to acclimate. I have noticed the price went up on the scope. I'm glad I bought it when I did. Still, at the current price, it is a good buy. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* 3-13-17 The price has gone down more. Buy this scope; i.e. unless you can afford a larger primary mirror. Two weeks ago I finally bought a 2 inch SF 18mm eyepiece to use with my 2 inch SF Barlow. I viewed the Orion Nebula and Pleiades star cluster. They are fantastic. Yesterday I received a set of four Gosky (red, green, yellow, blue) planetary filters, which can be stacked. I hope they bring out more detail when viewing. I'm already yearning for a bigger scope with a tracking system so I can use a camera. Still, I am not sorry I bought this scope. It is a great telescope for the money. June 28, 2017: It is a good time to view Saturn and its rings. With my 10" (using a 2" 18mm eyepiece coupled with a 2" 2x focal extender) I can see one slight division in Saturn's ring making two large rings. Also, Titan can be seen. Jupiter's bands are clearly noticeable, and it's four largest moons are like bright stars. I watched Io pass Europa in orbit (over a period of 1.5 hours). I'm waiting for Mars to be its closest in 2018. The more I use this scope, the more I feel it is money well spent. July 31, 2018: Well, I finally took a look at Mars tonight. It is as bright as Venus, though only two-thirds as big. I could make out light grey areas in the bright red color. You need a bigger scope if you want to see any details. I'm still pleased with this scope. It is a great starter scope, but I'm ready for an upgrade.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great first big scope
*by A***W on January 4, 2026*

Excellent scope, good for the money, durable, finderscope is a little so-so.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pros and Cons
*by J***S on March 19, 2018*

Pros and Cons Assembly: It arrived intact with all the parts accounted for. I managed to assemble it easy enough with the tools provided except for the screwdriver which does not have a rubber grip and is therefore very difficult to use. Size: The scope was actually smaller than I anticipated and moving it around is not that difficult. Keep the scope's shipping box if you want to transport it in a vehicle. Quality of lenses: The lenses that came with it are of an inferior quality, especially the 25mm, which showed a blurred image along the edges. I was able to compare it to better quality lenses which I had, and with the quality lenses the image was crisp and clear. Hence the main optics of the scope is very good. As this is a fast scope with a short focal length ratio the quality of the lenses become a factor. Focuser: The focuser is solid and smooth but as it is a single speed focusing at high magnification is a challenge. One can upgrade it or use a micro focuser. Finder scope: The finder scope provides a good crisp image but at zenith is very difficult to use. One can upgrade it to a right angle finder scope (I have already ordered one) This scope has good optics for the price but you should be prepared to spend a bit on quality lenses, a quality barlow and some essential upgrades if you really want to enjoy it to its fullest.

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