Skywatcher - Explorer-200PDS Dual-Speed Newtonian with EQ-5 Mount

Skywatcher - Explorer-200PDS Dual-Speed Newtonian with EQ-5 Mount

Skywatcher - Explorer-200PDS Dual-Speed Newtonian with EQ-5 Mount
Manufacturer : Skywatcher
SKU : SKY-10220/20464
Price: 1048.00 € incl tax 19% (Germany)
Estimated delivery time : 1-4 days
Product description
Skywatcher - Explorer-200PDS Dual-Speed Newtonian with EQ-5 Mount

200mm (8") f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector

The Optics

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-200PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-200P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.
Even better performance for astrophotography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (SKY-20233)

The Mount


The very sturdy EQ5 equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory tray. Supplied complete with a bubble level, latitude adjuster with micrometer scale and an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster. It also features engraved aluminium setting circles and manual slow motion tracking controls. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes.

Delivery contents
  • 200mm Newton Telescope
  • 9x50 Finder
  • 2" Focuser with 10:1 and 1,25" adapter
  • 28mm 2" LET eyepiece
  • EQ5 equatorial mount
  • Tripod
  • Counterweight

Products specifications
Aperture200 mm
Connection to eyepiece2" , 1 1/4" with adapter
Tube weight21 lb
Eyepiece adapterto 1 1/4"
Focal ratiof/5
Focuser2" Crayford focuser with 1:10 microfocusing
Focal length1000 mm
Type of telescopeNewtonian
Viewfinder9 x 50
Secondary mirror support0.5 mm ultra thin mirror supports
Designationequatorial
Weight of mount22.3 Kg
Type of mountEQ5
Eyepieces28mm 2" LET
Polarscopeavailable
Secondary diameter58 mm