{"id":14231,"date":"2025-05-06T19:19:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T17:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=14231"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:44:20","slug":"sky-watcher-skyliner-150p-classic-dobson","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-skyliner-150p-classic-dobson\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Skyliner-150P Classic - 150\/1200 Dobson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Classic 150 mm Dobson with stable handling and quiet image<\/strong>
The Sky-Watcher Dobson telescope N 150\/1200 Skyliner Classic DOB is a classic Newton reflector<\/strong> with a 150 mm parabolic primary mirror<\/strong> and a focal length of 1200 mm (f\/8)<\/strong>. This combination delivers high-contrast, sharp and quieter images than faster systems, ideal for moon and planet observations<\/strong>, and an excellent choice for those taking their first steps into the world of deep-sky observation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Skyliner 150\/1200 offers the perfect balance of performance, ease of use and price. With its rugged Dobson mount and optical precision, it is a telescope that will give beginners years of pleasure without quickly \u201coutgrowing it.\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bright, high-contrast images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the parabolic mirror<\/strong> this telescope produces sharp images without noticeable spherical aberration. The long focal length (f\/8)<\/strong> provides quiet optical performance and makes it easy to work at higher magnifications - ideal for observing fine details on planets and the Moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you can see with it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Moon:<\/strong> deep craters, mountain ranges and shadow zones along the terminator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jupiter:<\/strong> cloud bands and the four Galilean moons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Saturn:<\/strong> rings and the Cassini line under good conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mars:<\/strong> polar caps during opposition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Deep-sky:<\/strong> Orion Nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Pleiades and open star clusters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    With a 150 mm aperture, the telescope captures more than enough light for an impressive array of celestial objects, from the bright planets to striking nebulae and star clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Solid and intuitive Dobson design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The classic Dobson design<\/strong> makes this telescope very user-friendly. The sturdy wooden rocker box<\/strong> provides stability, while the Tension Control System (TCS).<\/strong> prevents the tube from sinking at high magnifications. This allows you to move the telescope smoothly and precisely in height and direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The 2\u2033 rack focuser<\/strong> with 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/strong> offers the ability to use both standard and wide-angle eyepieces. The Included 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces<\/strong> give you the choice between wide overview images and higher magnifications. The 6\u00d730 optical viewfinder<\/strong> helps you locate objects quickly and accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What we recommend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Sky-Watcher Skyliner Classic 150\/1200 is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Beginners<\/strong> who want a stable, low-maintenance telescope with serious performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Visual observers<\/strong> who want to delve into the Moon, planets and bright deep-sky objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Experienced users<\/strong> who seek a compact, classic telescope for high-contrast visual observations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      What to expect with it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Very sharp and contrasty image of Moon and planets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bright deep-sky objects with clear structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Easy operation without electronic distractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Not suitable for astrophotography<\/strong> or sun observation without a special filter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Optics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Type: Newton reflector (parabolic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Opening: 150 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Focal length: 1200 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Aperture ratio: f\/8<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Maximum useful magnification: approx. 300x<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Mounting & operation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Type: Dobson, manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Material base: wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Equipment: tension control system (TCS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Focuser & viewfinder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Focuser: 2\u2033 rack and pinion with 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Viewfinder: 6\u00d730 optical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Eyepieces & accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Eyepieces: 25 mm & 10 mm (1.25\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Manual + beginner's guide Telescope ABC<\/em> (80 pages)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Weight: about 18 kg (total)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Special features: stable, low maintenance, classic operation<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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                  Sky-Watcher Dobson Telescope N 150\/1200 Skyliner Classic DOB comes with two eyepieces, 6\u00d730 viewfinder, 2\u2033 focuser with 1.25\u2033 adapter and sturdy wooden Dobson mount.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":20196,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[51,566,2972,430],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-14231","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-dobsonians","product_cat-newton-reflectors","product_cat-telescopen-voor-beginners","product_shipping_class-telescoop","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[28492,13345,16749],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":14235,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-skyliner-200p-classic-dobson\/","url_meta":{"origin":14231,"position":0},"title":"Sky-Watcher Skyliner-200P Classic - 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