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Skywatcher 6 Inch Dobsonian Telescope
Delivery between 3–13 July $70
6" Skywatcher classic Dobsonian Telescope
Celestron Skywatcher 6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
Delivery between 6–10 July $15.52
originally posted on ebay.com
A sturdy easy to use telescope that is a great investment in your stargazing quests.The lenses offer crisp and clear views of whatever your looking for.I tested it out on Orion and was easily able to see M78,M42,and M43 along with about a dozen or so other deep sky targets including a 12th magnitude galaxy.The lenses are of good quality and the stand is nice and sturdy.It's an easy to use telescope with nice slow movement to hone in on your target.There is some assembly required regarding the stand and installing the spotter scope that will take about 20 minutes or so and all the tools are provided.The directions for assembly are easy to follow and there's not much to put together. It's a little heavy but can easily be moved if you remove the focal tube from the ... MoreA sturdy easy to use telescope that is a great investment in your stargazing quests.The lenses offer crisp and clear views of whatever your looking for.I tested it out on Orion and was easily able to see M78,M42,and M43 along with about a dozen or so other deep sky targets including a 12th magnitude galaxy.The lenses are of good quality and the stand is nice and sturdy.It's an easy to use telescope with nice slow movement to hone in on your target.There is some assembly required regarding the stand and installing the spotter scope that will take about 20 minutes or so and all the tools are provided.The directions for assembly are easy to follow and there's not much to put together. It's a little heavy but can easily be moved if you remove the focal tube from the stand which isn't hard to do at all.2" and 1.25" eyepieces can be used and the adapter is included.
originally posted on Highpoint Scientific
Just received Sky-Watcher 8" Traditional Dobsonian Telescope as a starter telescope for the young ones. Don't expect it to be like the Obsession Dobsonians you might stand in line for at a star watching party.Few things to note.1. The finder scope is nearly useless due to not being angled in the same direction as the telescope's main eyepiece and needs to be replaced. If you are standing or seated you must get up each time and bend underneath the scope to see the larger field of view.2. Know that you may not see anything through this scope without collimating it (lining up the primary and secondary mirrors to direct the light in the center of the eyepiece. This is easily done with a Laser Collimator or more difficult if you have a collimator cap with a pin hole ... MoreJust received Sky-Watcher 8" Traditional Dobsonian Telescope as a starter telescope for the young ones. Don't expect it to be like the Obsession Dobsonians you might stand in line for at a star watching party.Few things to note.1. The finder scope is nearly useless due to not being angled in the same direction as the telescope's main eyepiece and needs to be replaced. If you are standing or seated you must get up each time and bend underneath the scope to see the larger field of view.2. Know that you may not see anything through this scope without collimating it (lining up the primary and secondary mirrors to direct the light in the center of the eyepiece. This is easily done with a Laser Collimator or more difficult if you have a collimator cap with a pin hole and two pieces of different colored paper.3. Difficult to resolve focus even on the moon. This could be due to lack of collimation noted in previous point above.Still deciding if I made the right choice for young astronomers. Need more time in field conditions to know for sure. Will try again over 4th of July with a collimator. Hoping that resolves it.
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This will probably sound dumb, but it's bigger than I thought it would be. I've only had a chance to use it twice because it's been so cold, but I took it out last night to look at the moon and the view was stunning. Crisp detail on the craters. Feb is not a good month for planets this year so the only other thing I've had a chance to observe was Orion's Nebula, which will be more satisfying once I get some more powerful lenses. I'm hoping anyway. This is my first telescope so I don't have much to go on, but I love it. The four stars is mostly for the fact that I haven't had it very long and I'm a novice and don't really know what I'm talking about. My only criticism is it's awkward to move. It's not too heavy but the placement of the handle doesn't really help ... MoreThis will probably sound dumb, but it's bigger than I thought it would be. I've only had a chance to use it twice because it's been so cold, but I took it out last night to look at the moon and the view was stunning. Crisp detail on the craters. Feb is not a good month for planets this year so the only other thing I've had a chance to observe was Orion's Nebula, which will be more satisfying once I get some more powerful lenses. I'm hoping anyway. This is my first telescope so I don't have much to go on, but I love it. The four stars is mostly for the fact that I haven't had it very long and I'm a novice and don't really know what I'm talking about. My only criticism is it's awkward to move. It's not too heavy but the placement of the handle doesn't really help much. I may end up adding my own handles on the sides.What I do know about is B&H. I bought the wrong telescope before this one and they made the exchange with no hassle and the customer service was great. I've been a customer for almost 20 years and haven't been disappointed yet.
| Max Practical Power | 300x |
| Tube Construction | Fixed Full Tube |
| Tube Weight | 5.8kg |
| Total Weight | 25kg |
Skywatcher 6 Inch Dobsonian Telescope
Delivery between 3–13 July $70
6" Skywatcher classic Dobsonian Telescope
Celestron Skywatcher 6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope
Delivery between 6–10 July $15.52
A sturdy easy to use telescope that is a great investment in your stargazing quests.The lenses offer crisp and clear views of whatever your looking for.I tested it out on Orion and was easily able to see M78,M42,and M43 along with about a dozen or so other deep sky targets including a 12th magnitude galaxy.The lenses are of good quality and the stand is nice and sturdy.It's an easy to use telescope with nice slow movement to hone in on your target.There is some assembly required regarding the stand and installing the spotter scope that will take about 20 minutes or so and all the tools are provided.The directions for assembly are easy to follow and there's not much to put together. It's a little heavy but can easily be moved if you remove the focal tube from the ... MoreA sturdy easy to use telescope that is a great investment in your stargazing quests.The lenses offer crisp and clear views of whatever your looking for.I tested it out on Orion and was easily able to see M78,M42,and M43 along with about a dozen or so other deep sky targets including a 12th magnitude galaxy.The lenses are of good quality and the stand is nice and sturdy.It's an easy to use telescope with nice slow movement to hone in on your target.There is some assembly required regarding the stand and installing the spotter scope that will take about 20 minutes or so and all the tools are provided.The directions for assembly are easy to follow and there's not much to put together. It's a little heavy but can easily be moved if you remove the focal tube from the stand which isn't hard to do at all.2" and 1.25" eyepieces can be used and the adapter is included.
Just received Sky-Watcher 8" Traditional Dobsonian Telescope as a starter telescope for the young ones. Don't expect it to be like the Obsession Dobsonians you might stand in line for at a star watching party.Few things to note.1. The finder scope is nearly useless due to not being angled in the same direction as the telescope's main eyepiece and needs to be replaced. If you are standing or seated you must get up each time and bend underneath the scope to see the larger field of view.2. Know that you may not see anything through this scope without collimating it (lining up the primary and secondary mirrors to direct the light in the center of the eyepiece. This is easily done with a Laser Collimator or more difficult if you have a collimator cap with a pin hole ... MoreJust received Sky-Watcher 8" Traditional Dobsonian Telescope as a starter telescope for the young ones. Don't expect it to be like the Obsession Dobsonians you might stand in line for at a star watching party.Few things to note.1. The finder scope is nearly useless due to not being angled in the same direction as the telescope's main eyepiece and needs to be replaced. If you are standing or seated you must get up each time and bend underneath the scope to see the larger field of view.2. Know that you may not see anything through this scope without collimating it (lining up the primary and secondary mirrors to direct the light in the center of the eyepiece. This is easily done with a Laser Collimator or more difficult if you have a collimator cap with a pin hole and two pieces of different colored paper.3. Difficult to resolve focus even on the moon. This could be due to lack of collimation noted in previous point above.Still deciding if I made the right choice for young astronomers. Need more time in field conditions to know for sure. Will try again over 4th of July with a collimator. Hoping that resolves it.
This will probably sound dumb, but it's bigger than I thought it would be. I've only had a chance to use it twice because it's been so cold, but I took it out last night to look at the moon and the view was stunning. Crisp detail on the craters. Feb is not a good month for planets this year so the only other thing I've had a chance to observe was Orion's Nebula, which will be more satisfying once I get some more powerful lenses. I'm hoping anyway. This is my first telescope so I don't have much to go on, but I love it. The four stars is mostly for the fact that I haven't had it very long and I'm a novice and don't really know what I'm talking about. My only criticism is it's awkward to move. It's not too heavy but the placement of the handle doesn't really help ... MoreThis will probably sound dumb, but it's bigger than I thought it would be. I've only had a chance to use it twice because it's been so cold, but I took it out last night to look at the moon and the view was stunning. Crisp detail on the craters. Feb is not a good month for planets this year so the only other thing I've had a chance to observe was Orion's Nebula, which will be more satisfying once I get some more powerful lenses. I'm hoping anyway. This is my first telescope so I don't have much to go on, but I love it. The four stars is mostly for the fact that I haven't had it very long and I'm a novice and don't really know what I'm talking about. My only criticism is it's awkward to move. It's not too heavy but the placement of the handle doesn't really help much. I may end up adding my own handles on the sides.What I do know about is B&H. I bought the wrong telescope before this one and they made the exchange with no hassle and the customer service was great. I've been a customer for almost 20 years and haven't been disappointed yet.
After reading a review of this item I opted to order the 16 inch version. I didn't realize how large it was and would have ordered the 12 inch model. But, the product is well constructed and should last a long time, no problems there.Also, I had a delivery issue that turned out not to be a delivery issue. (My wife had received the item and had wrapped it in gift paper. I ordered it, but wanted the childlike thrill of unwrapping the present at Christmastime .) After making a claim with UPS and informing High Point, I asked my wife about it and found that we had indeed received the item. Well, now to the point. The people at High Point handled my unwitting bogus claim with professionalism and good humor. I am left with the conviction that when you deal with High ... MoreAfter reading a review of this item I opted to order the 16 inch version. I didn't realize how large it was and would have ordered the 12 inch model. But, the product is well constructed and should last a long time, no problems there.Also, I had a delivery issue that turned out not to be a delivery issue. (My wife had received the item and had wrapped it in gift paper. I ordered it, but wanted the childlike thrill of unwrapping the present at Christmastime .) After making a claim with UPS and informing High Point, I asked my wife about it and found that we had indeed received the item. Well, now to the point. The people at High Point handled my unwitting bogus claim with professionalism and good humor. I am left with the conviction that when you deal with High Point, you are dealing with ethical and professional people.
I am new to astronomy, and after a lot of research I settled on this dobsonian. I was cautiously optimistic about how well it would preform, and I was absolutely blown away by it. It is incredibly easy to set up and use. The first night I used it, I spent a couple of hours looking at the moon and was able to track down Saturn. I bought an astrophotography camera and it works well with this telescope for capturing planets. I would highly recommend this telescope for a beginner starting out.
This scope is what is widely considered the gateway into seeing more than fuzzy blobs and bright lights. It's not going to open up tremendous detail, but with the right conditions and eyepieces you can dip your toe into the form of some nebulae and galaxies as well as see the bands of jupiter, rings of saturn and poles of mars. At this price point that is something remarkable.On the downside, it's big and unwieldy. power at the expense of finesse. No fancy controls to guide you other than your two hands and whatever app or chart you have at your disposal. On the plus side, the movement is smooth and can be adjusted to your preference. Not suitable for astrophotography. Nonetheless, I connected my camera for some cool shots of Jupiter and moon. Will try some deep ... MoreThis scope is what is widely considered the gateway into seeing more than fuzzy blobs and bright lights. It's not going to open up tremendous detail, but with the right conditions and eyepieces you can dip your toe into the form of some nebulae and galaxies as well as see the bands of jupiter, rings of saturn and poles of mars. At this price point that is something remarkable.On the downside, it's big and unwieldy. power at the expense of finesse. No fancy controls to guide you other than your two hands and whatever app or chart you have at your disposal. On the plus side, the movement is smooth and can be adjusted to your preference. Not suitable for astrophotography. Nonetheless, I connected my camera for some cool shots of Jupiter and moon. Will try some deep space objects as I have seen some good ones taken with this model. But again, don't expect gorgeous hubble images.
Hi:The telescope is good. Functions very well.I really wish this telescope would have a built in, sturdy carrying handle to make ease of transport safer but you have to carry it with both arms very carefully.Otherwise I recommend this telescope.Peter
I have yet to see a definitive difference between an 8" or 6". With this 6", I can see just as many deep space objects as an 8". What sold me was the Pinwheel Nebula. I could NOT tell any difference at all; maybe the 6" was a tiny fraction fuzzier but I'm nitpicking at this point. I could've bought any dobsonian I wanted along with size, could've bought an 8 and many people told me to ask a first scope....why when the 6" is every bit the telescope an 8" is. Can't go wrong if you buy this scope!
When it comes to value, this Sky-Watcher Dob is ideal (for less than $500--what a deal!). Plus B&H has the 150P model in stock as of this writing while so many online sellers are out-of-stock or back ordered. Fast, safe delivery by B&H is a big plus. The 150P 6 is large enough to gather light for quality deep sky observing, and light enough to lift and transport--but the tube is longer than it looks in photos. Collimation was nearly spot on from the factory (you still should inspect the imaging before using). The focuser is a tad wobbly, but you can work with it or replace it with a better device down the road. A good starter 'scope; even good for an advanced amateur since an 8 doesn't really add that much clarity in my opinion. And if you're inventive, you could do ... MoreWhen it comes to value, this Sky-Watcher Dob is ideal (for less than $500--what a deal!). Plus B&H has the 150P model in stock as of this writing while so many online sellers are out-of-stock or back ordered. Fast, safe delivery by B&H is a big plus. The 150P 6 is large enough to gather light for quality deep sky observing, and light enough to lift and transport--but the tube is longer than it looks in photos. Collimation was nearly spot on from the factory (you still should inspect the imaging before using). The focuser is a tad wobbly, but you can work with it or replace it with a better device down the road. A good starter 'scope; even good for an advanced amateur since an 8 doesn't really add that much clarity in my opinion. And if you're inventive, you could do lunar astrophotography but it's not ideal without a clock drive. You'll have to learn the night sky to use the 150P as there are no pricey go to electronics with the 150P. Oh, like so many telescopes today, this is manufactured in the PRC but by a well-respected Chinese manufacturer founded by an astronomer.
There are a few big improvements could be done on it. The finder scope is horrible and theres a better way to take the scope off the pedestal really yet other than that Im very pleased with the product only other thing was it was not calibrated very good, so I had to work on that for a while but all is fine now thank you so much.
| Max Practical Power | 300x |
| Tube Construction | Fixed Full Tube |
| Tube Weight | 5.8kg |
| Total Weight | 25kg |
Skywatcher 6" Dobsonian Telescope
Given its technical superiority and amazing adaptability, the Sky-Watcher Classic 6” Dobsonian is a great addition to the collection of any amateur astronomer. A powerful and efficient telescope, the Sky-Watcher Classic 6” Dobsonian combines technological excellence with user-friendly efficiency to allow you to view the stars, planets and mysteries of deep space from your own backyard! DesignThe Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian Telescope has a 153mm mirror diameter with a focal length of 1200mm (6 inch) and a F-ratio of 8. This model includes the new feature-tension control handle which allows the user to change the settings and move the mount with minimal pulsation. Even when released, the telescope will sustain its position and keep its view of the skies.ConstructionA simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970’s. The Dobsonian mounted telescope has been a favorite among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity and ease of use ever since. The Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian has a parabolic 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 includes a 2 inch focuser with a 1.25 inch adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size.Ease-of-UseSky-Watcher Classic Dobsonians has an easy two-piece assembly allowing for quick dismantling into tube and base for quick transport or storage. TheSky-Watcher’s 94% reflectivity mirrors ensure you get bright, detailed views for the best possible sightings.
Given its technical superiority and amazing adaptability, the Sky-Watcher Classic 6” Dobsonian is a great addition to the collection of any amateur astronomer. A powerful and efficient telescope, the Sky-Watcher Classic 6” Dobsonian combines technological excellence with user-friendly efficiency to allow you to view the stars, planets and mysteries of deep space from your own backyard! DesignThe Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian Telescope has a 153mm mirror diameter with a focal length of 1200mm (6 inch) and a F-ratio of 8. This model includes the new feature-tension control handle which allows the user to change the settings and move the mount with minimal pulsation. Even when released, the telescope will sustain its position and keep its view of the skies.ConstructionA simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970’s. The Dobsonian mounted telescope has been a favorite among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity and ease of use ever since. The Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian has a parabolic 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 includes a 2 inch focuser with a 1.25 inch adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size.Ease-of-UseSky-Watcher Classic Dobsonians has an easy two-piece assembly allowing for quick dismantling into tube and base for quick transport or storage. TheSky-Watcher’s 94% reflectivity mirrors ensure you get bright, detailed views for the best possible sightings.
Given its technical superiority and amazing adaptability, the Sky-Watcher Classic 6” Dobsonian is a great addition to the collection of any amateur astronomer. A powerful and efficient telescope, the Sky-Watcher Classic 6” Dobsonian combines technological excellence with user-friendly efficiency to allow you to view the stars, planets and mysteries of deep space from your own backyard! DesignThe Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian Telescope has a 153mm mirror diameter with a focal length of 1200mm (6 inch) and a F-ratio of 8. This model includes the new feature-tension control handle which allows the user to change the settings and move the mount with minimal pulsation. Even when released, the telescope will sustain its position and keep its view of the skies.ConstructionA simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970’s. The Dobsonian mounted telescope has been a favorite among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity and ease of use ever since. The Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian has a parabolic 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 includes a 2 inch focuser with a 1.25 inch adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size.Ease-of-UseSky-Watcher Classic Dobsonians has an easy two-piece assembly allowing for quick dismantling into tube and base for quick transport or storage. TheSky-Watcher’s 94% reflectivity mirrors ensure you get bright, detailed views for the best possible sightings.
Given its technical superiority and amazing adaptability, the Sky-Watcher Classic 6” Dobsonian is a great addition to the collection of any amateur astronomer. A powerful and efficient telescope, the Sky-Watcher Classic 6” Dobsonian combines technological excellence with user-friendly efficiency to allow you to view the stars, planets and mysteries of deep space from your own backyard! DesignThe Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian Telescope has a 153mm mirror diameter with a focal length of 1200mm (6 inch) and a F-ratio of 8. This model includes the new feature-tension control handle which allows the user to change the settings and move the mount with minimal pulsation. Even when released, the telescope will sustain its position and keep its view of the skies.ConstructionA simple, elegant form of an alt-azimuth mount made to carry a Newtonian reflector was popularized by John Dobson in the late 1970’s. The Dobsonian mounted telescope has been a favorite among amateur astronomers and telescope makers because of its simplicity and ease of use ever since. The Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian has a parabolic 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 includes a 2 inch focuser with a 1.25 inch adapter, allowing the use of either eyepiece size.Ease-of-UseSky-Watcher Classic Dobsonians has an easy two-piece assembly allowing for quick dismantling into tube and base for quick transport or storage. TheSky-Watcher’s 94% reflectivity mirrors ensure you get bright, detailed views for the best possible sightings.
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The lowest price for Skywatcher 6" Dobsonian Telescope right now is $549.00 at Bintel, compared across 3 retailers.
The all-time low was $536.10 on 30 Jan 2026 — today's price is 2% above the lowest ever. This is at or near its all-time low — a good time to buy.
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