SkyWatcher Explorer-200PDS (200/1000) Newtonian reflector OTA with Dual-Speed focuser (1:10) on EQ5 mount

The SkyWatcher Explorer 200PDS Newton reflector can be a lifetime telescope for an amateur astronomer. The tube lenght is just 1 meters and weights less than 10kg and is a very versatile telescope. Visually stars down to magnitude 14 can be seen and details can be observed in galaxies and nebulae. Excellent for lunar and planetary observations as well, and can be used for observing double stars as well.

Can be used for astrophotography thanks to the 2" Dual-speed Crayford focuser. The fast F/5 optics is useful for deepsky photography as well while the 1000mm focal length shows details in galaxies and nebulae. The 2" focuser can accept other accessories (like coma corrector).

The mirrors can be adjusted quickly and simply (a collimation laser or collimating eyepiece is recommended).

The accessories included (when purchasing the telescope together with a mount):
- 2" dual speed Crayford focuser (1:10 microfocuser)
- 9x50 achromatic spring load finderscope
- 28 mm Apex eyepiece

The EQ5 mount comes with this package is a stable platform for this telescope. Both axes have slow motion knobs. A clock drive or dual axis motor drive can be purchased separately. A GoTo kit is also available with a database of 42900 objects. A polarscope can also be installed.

The tripod provide 45mm steel legs which make the mount very steady. The mount head weights 5kg, the tripod 5.7kg. 2 counterweights (5kg) included.

The SkyWatcher Explorer 200PDS Newton reflector can be a lifetime telescope for an amateur astronomer. The tube lenght is just 1 meters and weights less than 10kg and is a very versatile telescope. Visually stars down to magnitude 14 can be seen and details can be observed in galaxies and nebulae. Excellent for lunar and planetary observations as well, and can be used for observing double stars as well.

Can be used for astrophotography thanks to the 2" Dual-speed Crayford focuser. The fast F/5 optics is useful for deepsky photography as well while the 1000mm focal length shows details in galaxies and nebulae. The 2" focuser can accept other accessories (like coma corrector).

The mirrors can be adjusted without any tools quickly and simply (a collimation laser or collimating eyepiece is recommended).

The accessories included (when purchasing the telescope together with a mount):
- 2" dual speed Crayford focuser (1:10 microfocuser)
- 9x50 achromatic spring load finderscope
- 28 mm Apex eyepiece

 For the GoTo version we highly recommend the Skywatcher Wi-Fi unit (SynScanWifi), with which you can control your telescope via smartphone or tablet. Just plug the Wi-Fi unit into the hand controller slot and download the free App (Android or iOS) - it is ready to use.