


Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector OTA
Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS 200mm (8") f/1000 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector Optical Tube assembly. 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.E More
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Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS 200mm (8") f/1000 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector Optical Tube assembly. 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 (Product 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. Please note this is an Optical Tube Assembly only, mount and tripod are available separately.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS Features:
- 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
- 77% more Light-Gathering than 150mm
Product Specification
Eyepiece 1 | 28 mm LET(Long Eye Relief) |
Focal Length [mm] | 1000 |
Included Accessories | 28 mm LET eyepiece, 9x50 Finderscope, Tube Rings, Mounting Bar |
Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] | 36 |
Mount Type | Optical Tube Assembly Only |
Optical Design | Parabolic Newtonian |
Optical Tube Weight [kg] | 8.75 |
Tripod Weight [kg] | 20.0 |