dimensions of the skywatcher 150p and 200p dobsonian

[mark12]

just wondering if anyone with either a skywatcher skyliner 150p or 200p dobsonian telescope have the dimensions that they could tell me, i cant find them on the internet.

just wondering for transporting in the car purposes.

thanks, Mark

[thunderchild]

hi mark12, i have a 150p the overall dimensions are approx

length is 800mm diameter 160mm as i say these are approx,the tripod and mount overall height 1000mm i hope this is of some help.stuart

[bcfcciderhead]

not sure of the size but to give you a clue, i have a mondeo and i can put the dob base and my flight case with EP's in etc in the boot but the OTA has to go on the back seat, no room for the two.

[Ad Astra]

A 150mm f/8 and 200mm f/6 (the most common focal lengths) are both essentially the same length: The OTA (optical tube assembly) is about 1.1 meters long without the base - with the base, the assembled unit is about 1.3 meters long. The main difference is in the circumference of the tube and corresponding bulk of the bases. As a general rule of thumb, the OTA of a newtonian reflector scope is about the same length as the focal length of the mirror.

Ex: 200mm scope with 1200mm focal length - tube is roughly 1200mm long.

Either OTA (150mm or 200mm) should fit easily across the back seat of most cars - they are easily secured by wrapping the safety belts around them! Base and accessories can go in the boot.

Dan

[mark12]

ok thanks thats helped

Mark