Skywatcher 200PDS HEQ5 PRO Goto

OPTIMISED FOR PRIME FOCUS ASTRO-PHOTOGRAPHY

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 (SW20233).

*Note: the Explorer-200PDS has a larger 58mm secondary mirror, for enhanced field illumination, compared to the Explorer-200P which has a 52mm secondary.

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
• HEQ5 PRO Go-To Equatorial Mount with 1.75" Stainless Steel Tripod
• 42,900+ Object SynScan Computer Database
• 77% more Light-Gathering than 150mm

HEQ5 PRO SynScan Mount -

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScan^tm is your answer. The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan^tm is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park.

The hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,000+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.

The HEQ5 PRO SynScan^tm also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate.

Details -

• Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute.
• Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
• Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
• Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
• Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.
• Power Supply Required - not supplied
• Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
• Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.
• Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.

"The Three-star alignment accurately corrects for cone error and subsequent GO-TO accuracy was impressive."
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

"I like these mounts, they are solid, well thought out and work quietly and effectively"
Astronomy Now Magazine

Please note - Power Supply Required - not supplied