Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 Dobsonian Telescope

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OMEGON-2031200

With a 203mm parabolic reflector, the Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 Dobsonian Telescope provides a 1200mm focal length, 2-inch focuser, and wooden rocker-box mounting.

  • 203mm aperture provides 0.57-arcsecond resolution
  • 1200mm focal length uses f/5.9 optics
  • 2-inch Crayford focuser accepts accessories
  • 25mm and 10mm eyepieces included
  • 8×50 finder and rocker base included
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Description

Explore faint nebulae and distant spiral galaxies with the Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 Dobsonian Telescope large-aperture parabolic reflector system. Designed in Germany, this popular 8-inch telescope features a 203mm (7.99 inches) aperture and a 1200mm focal length at f/5.9. The Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 delivers 0.57 arcsecond Dawes resolving power and reaches magnitude 13.3.

The Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 Dobsonian Telescope features a BK7 parabolic primary mirror with high-reflectivity multi-layer aluminum coatings and a protective silicon dioxide top coat. Its roll-formed heavy-gauge steel cylinder shell incorporates cast aluminum cell end rings and manual collimation retention screws. Resting inside a wooden rocker box base, the complete setup weighs 19.40 kg (42.77 lbs), with the 235mm by 1150mm optical tube weighing 9.20 kg.

Key Features of Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 Dobsonian Telescope

Engineered for deep-space dark-sky tours, this Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 Dobsonian telescope gathers ample light with its 8-inch parabolic primary mirror. Its smooth rocker box base and 2-inch Crayford focuser make navigating star clusters, nebulae, and faint galaxies simple and rewarding.

  • 203mm (7.99 inches) aperture with 1200mm focal length and versatile f/5.9 ratio
  • Precision parabolic primary mirror made from standard BK7 optical glass
  • Multi-layer aluminum optical coatings with protective silicon dioxide layer
  • 47mm planar secondary mirror obstruction (23.15% diameter, 5.36% area)
  • 2-inch Crayford friction drive focuser with step-down 1.25-inch adapter collar
  • Wooden Dobsonian rocker box base with side cast altitude tension hubs
  • High-aperture 8×50 optical crosshair finder scope fixed on base shoe
  • Plossl 25mm and Plossl 10mm eyepieces with side eyepiece storage tray

8-Inch Parabolic Mirror & 2-Inch Crayford Focuser

The 203mm parabolic mirror collects significant photon volume to reveal intricate deep-sky structures. Featuring a backlash-free 2-inch Crayford focuser, this Omegon Dobsonian telescope accommodates both wide-field 2-inch eyepieces and high-power 1.25-inch oculars across magnifications from 29x up to 400x.

Dobsonian Rocker Box & 8×50 Finder Scope

Navigating star fields is intuitive with the classic Dobsonian mount. The Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 glides on smooth Teflon and altitude bearings for effortless manual nudging. Supported by an 8×50 high-aperture optical finder scope, observers can easily locate and track faint deep-sky targets across the celestial sphere.

  • Wooden rocker box base with side altitude clamping brackets and eyepiece tray
  • 8×50 high-aperture optical crosshair finder scope for locating faint targets
  • Plossl 25mm and Plossl 10mm eyepieces included for immediate observation

Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 Warranty

Designed in Germany, the Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 Dobsonian Telescope comes with a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The factory package contains the 203mm parabolic Newtonian OTA, wooden rocker box base, side clamping brackets, eyepiece storage tray, 8×50 finder scope, and two Plossl eyepieces.

Omegon Advanced N 203/1200 Dobsonian Telescope Specs

BrandOmegon
Full Model CodeOmegon Advanced N 203/1200 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Dobsonian Base Mount System
Country of OriginGermany (Designed) / China (Manufactured)
Optical DesignNewtonian Reflector (Parabolic Primary Mirror Layout with Planar Secondary Mirror)
Aperture203 mm (7.99 inches)
Focal Length1200 mm
Focal Ratiof/5.9
Optical CoatingsHigh-Reflectivity Multi-Layer Aluminum Coating Matrix with Protective Silicon Dioxide Top Coat
Glass MaterialStandard BK7 Optical Glass Substrates
Secondary Mirror Obstruction47 mm
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter23.15%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area5.36%
Resolving Power0.57 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.68 Arcseconds (Rayleigh)
Limiting Visual Magnitude13.3
Highest Useful Magnification400x
Lowest Useful Magnification29x
Optical Tube MaterialRoll-Formed Heavy-Gauge Steel Cylinder Shell with Cast Aluminum Cell Framework End Rings
Focuser Style & Mechanism2-inch Crayford Precision Friction Drive Focuser Assembly with Step-Down 1.25-inch Adapter Collar
Mirror Lock MechanismYes (Rear Secondary Pull-and-Push Manual Collimation Retention Screws on Mirror Base)
Optical Tube Dimensions235 mm x 1150 mm
Optical Tube Weight9.20 kg (20.28 lbs) - OTA Only / 19.40 kg (42.77 lbs) - Combined Total Assembly Weight
Mount Attachment TypeSide-Mounted Cast Altitude Tension Hubs Resting into Dobsonian Rocker Box Channels
Finder Scope Specification8x50 High-Aperture Optical Crosshair Finder Scope Assembly Fixed on Base Base shoe
Included Accessories203mm Parabolic Newtonian OTA, Wooden Rocker Box Base, Side Altitude Clamping Brackets, Eyepiece Storage Tray Extension, 8x50 Finder Scope, 1.25-inch Plossl 25mm Eyepiece, 1.25-inch Plossl 10mm Eyepiece
Standard Warranty2-Year Limited Warranty
ApplicationDeep-space dark-sky visual exploration tours targeted at faint galaxies, deploying an 8-inch light gathering surface to pull out thin structures within nebula boundaries.

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