Sky-Watcher Classic 250P Dobsonian Telescope

  Affordable, large 250mm aperture delivers stunning viewing experience 56% brighter than the Classic 200P Dobsonian Patented tension control handle allows for precise slewing and maximum stability Parabolic primary mirror with Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) Heavy-duty rocker box with Teflon™ bearings 2-inch Crayford-style focuser with 1.25-inch adapter allows for use of nearly any eyepiece Featuring large apertures and easy functionality, Sky-Watcher’s Classic Dobsonian is the ideal beginner scope. Often referred to as ‘light buckets’, Dobsonians provide users with the highest possible aperture for their money when compared to telescopes of a similar size, such as Schmidt-Cassegrains or refractors. Developed in the 1970s, the Dobsonian-style telescope is an inexpensive solution for bright, detailed visual observing using a simple design. The name ‘Dobsonian’ comes from the telescope’s inventor, John Dobson, a Vedanta monk who popularized sidewalk astronomy and dedicated his life