SkyWatcher Explorer-200PDS (200/1000) Newtonian reflector OTA with Dual-Speed focuser (1:10) on HEQ5 pro goto 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 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

The Sky-Watcher HEQ Pro GoTo mount is a precision German Equatorial Mount, ideal for both visual observing and astrophotography. Equipped with stepper motors that can provide 800x sideral speed (3.4 degrees/sec) using the hand controller or a planetarium program running on the attached PC. The 1/64 microstepping provides smooth tracking, precise manufacturing and bearings results small backlash on both axes makes ideal for autoguiding. An autoguider port is also included (standard ST4). The guide correction speed can be adjusted between 0.125x and 1x.

GoTo controller:

This version features the latest SynScan GoTo hand controller. Its database contains more than 42900 object, including the complete Messier, NGC and IC catalgues, plus double and variable stars. The mount also provides a "guided tour" functionality to show all objects currently visible. The hand controller also helps to perform proper polar alignment. Voltage of the power source and the temperature can be also checked. For astrophotography the PEC helps in accurate tracking.

The hand controller firmware can be upgraded from the internet.

Requires 12V DC, that can be provided from a cigarette lighter or from a rechargeable battery.

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.