Sky-Watcher Explorer-200P EQ5 Parabolic Telescope
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The Sky-Watcher Explorer-200 (EQ5) 200mm (8") f/1000 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector telescope features 0.5mm ultra-thin secondary mirror supports to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss, and high quality Paraboloidal primary mirrors to eliminate spherical aberration. The mirrors are 'parabolised' to bring all the light rays to the same focal point to produce sharp images which are full of contrast and detail. The 200P comes with a stable tripod and solid EQ5 equa More
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Learn moreThe Sky-Watcher Explorer-200 (EQ5) 200mm (8") f/1000 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector telescope features 0.5mm ultra-thin secondary mirror supports to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss, and high quality Paraboloidal primary mirrors to eliminate spherical aberration. The mirrors are 'parabolised' to bring all the light rays to the same focal point to produce sharp images which are full of contrast and detail. The 200P comes with a stable tripod and solid EQ5 equatorial mount which guides you to thousands of objects in the night sky. The 200P is the ideal choice for keen astronomers and the serious adult beginner and is perfect for observing the moon, planets, nebulae, star clusters and general deep sky observation.
The Sky-Watcher Explorer-200 Features:
- Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)
- Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
- x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with Camera Adaptor)
- Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
- Parabolic Primary Mirror
- 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
- 9x50 Finderscope
- Direct SLR Camera Connection
- EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
- Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
- 1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
- 77% more Light Gathering than 150mm
About the EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial 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 polar-scope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes. Maximum payload approx. 9kg.
Reflector telescopes
Reflectors use concaved mirrors to collect light with the mirror diameter referring to its aperture. As large mirrors are relatively inexpensive to manufacture, reflector telescopes tend to be cheaper than similarly sized Refractor or Catadioptric telescopes giving excellent value for money.
Back to topProduct Specification
| Diagonal | None |
| Diameter [mm] | 200.0 |
| Eyepiece 1 | 25mm |
| Eyepiece 2 | 10mm |
| Finderscope | 9x50 Finderscope |
| Focal Length [mm] | 1000 |
| Focal Ratio [f|] | 5.00 |
| Highest Practical Magnification [x] | 400 |
| Included Accessories | 10 & 25 mm eyepieces, x2 Barlow lens, 9x50 finderscope, EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount, Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray |
| Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] | 40, 80, 100, 200 |
| Mount Type | Equatorial |
| Optical Design | Parabolic Newtonian |
| Power Source | NA |
| Tripod | 1.75 inch Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray |
| Manufacturers Link | Sky-Watcher |
