Sky-Watcher Skyliner 254/1200 - Visual power at your fingertips
A 254 mm Dobson telescope that combines performance, simplicity and excellent value for money.
With its large 254 mm parabolic mirror, the Skyliner 254 captures impressive details of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets. It's the ideal instrument for advanced visual observation, without compromise.
NEW : supplied with two wide-angle eyepieces (12.5 mm and 20 mm - 70°), a 1.25″ adapter with brass clamping ring to prevent scratching your eyepieces, and a universal smartphone adapter - capture the beauty of the sky with your phone!
What Sir Patrick Moore had to say
"I've used a large number of telescopes; some good, some mediocre, some even bad. For me, the Sky-Watcher range is excellent, suitable for all amateurs - and the prices remain very affordable. Outstanding value for money. Use them and enjoy."
- Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS (1923 - 2012)
A fluid, robust Dobson mount
The principle behind the Dobson mount is simple: smooth, intuitive azimuth movement, without motors or electronics. The whole unit is designed to easily follow a celestial object with the hand, while remaining perfectly stable. Set-up takes just a few minutes.
High-end optics for the deep sky and planets
The primary mirror parabolic treated RAQ™ offers up to 94 % of reflectivity. This enables faithful reproduction of detail, with excellent brightness. Thanks to its 254 mm diameter, this telescope collects 56 % more light than a 200 mm - a real difference on faint objects.
Technical specifications
| Lens type |
Newton reflector on Dobson mount |
| Primary mirror diameter |
254 mm |
| Focal length |
1200 mm (f/5) |
| Eyepieces included |
12.5 mm and 20 mm - Wide angle 70° (1.25″) |
| Magnifications supplied |
60x and 96x |
| Theoretical maximum magnification |
508x |
| Lens holder |
1.25″ and 2″ compatible (Dual Fit) |
| Adapter with brass ring |
Yes, for 1.25″ eyepieces |
| Mirrors |
Parabolic primary and secondary, RAQ™ treatment |
| Secondary support |
0.5 mm thin branches to limit diffraction |
| Researcher |
9×50 optics |
| Smartphone adapter |
Universal (54 to 90 mm width) |
| SLR camera connection |
Yes - Direct SLR |
| Frame |
Wooden alt-azimuth with accessory tray |
| Light collection (vs 200 mm) |
+56% |
Why choose the Skyliner 254?
- Exceptional light-gathering power for a Dobson
- Images rich in contrast and detail thanks to parabolic mirrors
- Easy to assemble and operate, even for novice hobbyists
- Photo compatible: SLR and smartphone
- Supplied complete with eyepieces, finder, 1.25″/2″ adapters, accessories
Conclusion
Visit Sky-Watcher Skyliner 254/1200 is a powerful, versatile and reliable telescope. It offers an immersive observation experience, whether you're passionate about nebulae, galaxies or planets. Recommended by experts and acclaimed for its simplicity, it represents a sure bet in the world of large Dobson telescopes.
