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product_id: 629896146
title: "SkyWatcher 8\" (203 mm) Traditional Dobsonian Telescope (White, Beginner, Ages 12 and Up)"
brand: "sky-watcher"
price: "₪1393"
currency: ILS
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url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/629896146-skywatcher-8-203-mm-traditional-dobsonian-telescope-white-beginner-ages
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# 1200 mm focal length Manual operation 8" aperture SkyWatcher 8" (203 mm) Traditional Dobsonian Telescope (White, Beginner, Ages 12 and Up)

**Brand:** sky-watcher
**Price:** ₪1393
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SkyWatcher 8" (203 mm) Traditional Dobsonian Telescope (White, Beginner, Ages 12 and Up) by sky-watcher
- **How much does it cost?** ₪1393 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/629896146-skywatcher-8-203-mm-traditional-dobsonian-telescope-white-beginner-ages)

## Best For

- sky-watcher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sky-watcher brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sturdy Design:** Built with a solid rocker-mount and Teflon bearings for smooth adjustments.
- • **Easy Navigation:** Navigate the night sky effortlessly with a 9×50 finderscope.
- • **Precision Focus:** Experience crystal-clear images with a 2 single-speed Crayford-style focuser.
- • **Explore the Cosmos:** Unleash your inner astronomer with a stunning 8" aperture for breathtaking views.
- • **Versatile Eyepieces:** Includes super 25 & 10mm eyepieces for maximum magnification up to 400x.

## Overview

The SkyWatcher 8" Dobsonian Telescope is a beginner-friendly, manual telescope designed for ages 12 and up. With a robust 8" aperture and a 1200 mm focal length, it offers exceptional clarity and detail for stargazing. The telescope features a solid rocker-mount with Teflon bearings, ensuring smooth movement, and comes equipped with versatile eyepieces for enhanced viewing experiences.

## Description

The Sky-Watcher Traditional Dobsonian Telescope 203mm/1200mm (8") has a "paraboloidal" primary mirror to eliminate spherical aberration and a four-arm, secondary- mirror bracket with fine supports (0.5mm thick), to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. In addition, this model include a 2" focuser with a 1.25" adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size. This model also include the new feature-tension control handle.

## Features

- Item may ship in more than one box and may arrive separately.Super 25 & 10mm 1.25” eyepieces.9×50 finderscope
- 8 (203 mm) Dobsonian-style Newtonian
- 1200 mm focal length (f/5.9)
- 2 single-speed Crayford-style focuser with 1.25 adaptor
- 4-element Plssl 25 mm and 10 mm 1.25 eyepieces.Type: Manual; Alt-Azimuth; Solid rocker-mount with Teflon bearings and tension clutch for altitude

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Sky Watcher |
| Model | S11610 |
| Product Dimensions | 124.46 x 45.72 x 68.58 cm; 13.92 kg |
| Item model number | S11610 |
| Compatible Devices | Eyepieces (1.25" and 2") |
| Maximum magnification | 400 |
| Min Focal Length | 1200 Millimeters |
| Power Source | Adaptor |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Manufacturer | Sky Watcher |
| Item Weight | 13 kg 900 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sky-Watcher
- **Model Name:** 8" (203 mm) Traditional Dobsonian
- **Optical Tube Length:** 8 Inches
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Plössl
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

![SkyWatcher 8" (203 mm) Traditional Dobsonian Telescope (White, Beginner, Ages 12 and Up) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617d+GDAzNL.jpg)
![SkyWatcher 8" (203 mm) Traditional Dobsonian Telescope (White, Beginner, Ages 12 and Up) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SPo34cw4L.jpg)
![SkyWatcher 8" (203 mm) Traditional Dobsonian Telescope (White, Beginner, Ages 12 and Up) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lKe-ZsdNL.jpg)
![SkyWatcher 8" (203 mm) Traditional Dobsonian Telescope (White, Beginner, Ages 12 and Up) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KG4zrqfTL.jpg)
![SkyWatcher 8" (203 mm) Traditional Dobsonian Telescope (White, Beginner, Ages 12 and Up) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Illrvm2oL.jpg)

## 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?

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*Store origin: IL*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*