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SkyWatcher Explorer 200PDS EQ5 mount (220/464)

UK Optical Solutions at Newton Ellis & Co.
EXPLORER-200PDS (EQ5)
200mm (8") F/5 Parabolic Dual-speed Newtonian Reflector
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 astro-photography and visual use can be achieved
when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector
(Prod.Code 20233)
*Note: the Explorer-200PDS has a larger 58mm secondary mirror, for
enhanced field illumination, compared to the Explorer-200P which has
a 52mm secondary mirror.

Standard Specification:

  • Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x36
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential) x400
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror 200mm
  • Telescope Focal Length 1000mm (f/5)
  • Eyepiece Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
  • 9x50 Finderscope
  • Parabolic Primary Mirror
  • 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
  • 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
  • EQ5 Mount with 1.75" Stainless Steel Tripod
  • Can be upgraded to SynScan GoTo
  • 42,900+ Object SynScan Computer Database
  • 77% more Light-Gathering than 150mm
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UK Optical Solutions at Newton Ellis & Co.
29 Cheapside, Liverpool, L2 2DY
UK   -   0151 236 1391