Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 8" (200/1200) Dobsonian Telescope (86284)

Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 8" (200/1200) Dobsonian Telescope (86284)

The Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 8" Dobsonian telescope is designed for detailed deep-sky and planetary observation, delivering its best performance under dark, rural skies. With its large aperture, it is an excellent companion for countryside stargazing or remote observing sessions, revealing remarkable detail across the night sky.

This telescope allows you not only to locate celestial objects but also to study their structure. You can resolve lunar craters as small as 2 km in diameter, observe spokes within Saturn’s rings, follow clouds and dust storms on Mars, and see Jupiter’s four largest moons as small discs rather than simple points of light. Nebulae and galaxies reveal intricate internal features, while globular clusters transform from faint patches into rich fields of individual stars. Its performance appeals both to beginners exploring astronomy and to experienced observers seeking deeper views.

High-Quality Optics with Enhanced Reflectivity

The telescope features a 204 mm aperture and a 1200 mm focal length. Its optical components are made of high-quality BK-7 glass, known for its purity and uniformity. The parabolic primary mirror effectively collects and focuses light while correcting spherical aberration, ensuring sharp and accurate images.

Aluminum mirror coatings provide 92–95% reflectivity, delivering bright, high-contrast views. This high reflectivity improves visibility of distant, faint, or low-reflectivity objects. The coating performs efficiently across a broad spectral range, from ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths, supporting versatile astronomical observation.

The focuser accommodates both 2" and 1.25" accessories, offering flexibility for various eyepieces and additional optical components.

Stable Manual Dobsonian Mount

The telescope is mounted on a sturdy Dobsonian base constructed from high-quality finished wood. Designed for smooth and precise manual operation, the mount ensures stability and ease of tracking. It performs reliably within a temperature range of −5°C to +35°C.

Essential Accessories Included

The Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 8" comes ready for observation with two Plössl eyepieces (10 mm and 25 mm, 1.25") and a red dot finder for convenient target acquisition.

Key Features

• Ideal for serious deep-sky and planetary observation

• 204 mm aperture with 1200 mm focal length

• Parabolic primary mirror for sharp image correction

• Aluminum-coated mirrors with 92–95% reflectivity

• BK-7 glass primary and secondary mirrors

• Manual Dobsonian mount included

• 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" adapter

• Includes 10 mm and 25 mm Plössl eyepieces and red dot finder

• Operating temperature range: −5°C to +35°C

Included in the Package

• Optical tube assembly

• 10 mm Plössl eyepiece (1.25")

• 25 mm Plössl eyepiece (1.25")

• Red dot finder

• Dobsonian mount

• User manual and warranty slip

Specifications

• Product ID: 86284

• Brand: Levenhuk, Inc., USA

• Warranty: Lifetime

• EAN: 5905555027531

• Package size: 126 × 70 × 32 cm

• Shipping weight: 26.6 kg

Optical System

• Optical design: Reflector

• Optical scheme: Newtonian

• Optics material: BK-7

• Optics coating: Aluminum, 92–95% reflectivity

• Primary mirror diameter: 204 mm

• Secondary mirror obstruction: 52 mm

• Mirror shape: Parabolic

• Focal length: 1200 mm

• Maximum practical magnification: 400×

• Aperture ratio: f/6

• Resolution threshold: 0.69 arcseconds

• Focusing: Manual

Eyepieces and Focuser

• 10 mm Plössl (120×)

• 25 mm Plössl (48×)

• Eyepiece barrel diameter: 1.25"

• Barlow lens: Not included

• Finder: Red dot

• Focuser: 2" rack-and-pinion with 1.25" adapter

Mount and Construction

• Telescope control: Manual

• Mount type: Dobsonian

• Mount material: Wood

• Mount dimensions: 469 × 469 × 670 mm

• Mount weight: 10.3 kg

• Optical tube material: Metal

• Optical tube dimensions: 1155 × 240 mm

• Optical tube weight: 8.3 kg

Operating Conditions and Use

• Operating temperature range: −5°C to +35°C

• User level: Suitable for beginners and experienced users

• Assembly difficulty: Easy

• Recommended for observing: Deep-sky objects