Best Telescopes · Sky-Watcher · Updated June 2026
Sky-Watcher Classic 200P (8") Dobsonian: specs and price (2026)
Sky-Watcher Classic 200P (8") Dobsonian has a US price of $725 (Regular price $725 per skywatcherusa.com; sale price $629 also listed). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $725 Regular price $725 per skywatcherusa.com; sale price $629 also listed |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sky-Watcher |
| Released | — |
| type | dobsonian |
| aperture mm | 203 |
| focal length mm | 1200 |
| focal ratio | f/5.9 |
| mount type | alt_az |
| highest useful magnification | 400 |
| weight lb | 45 |
| release year | — |
Source: skywatcherusa.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by astronomics.com. Regular price $725 (sale $629) and aperture 203 mm confirmed on skywatcherusa.com. Astronomics corroborates focal length 1200 mm, f/5.9, Dobsonian alt-az mount, 45 lb assembled (20 lb tube + 25 lb base), and 400x highest useful magnification. CORRECTED highest useful magnification from draft's 300x to 400x per both skywatcherusa.com and Astronomics.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sky-Watcher Classic 200P (8") Dobsonian cost?
The Sky-Watcher Classic 200P (8") Dobsonian has a US price of $725 (Regular price $725 per skywatcherusa.com; sale price $629 also listed), as of 2026-06-19.
What are the Sky-Watcher Classic 200P (8") Dobsonian's key specs?
Sky-Watcher Classic 200P (8") Dobsonian (Sky-Watcher): type dobsonian, aperture mm 203, focal length mm 1200, focal ratio f/5.9, mount type alt_az. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
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