CHF 899.00incl. Swiss VAT
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Estimated shipping: Entre le 22 et le 27 November 2026
A high-performance telescope for astrophotography and precision visual observation
The Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDShere mounted on a Stable, scalable EQ5is the perfected version of the famous Explorer-200P Black Diamond.
It incorporates the same high-quality optics, with two key evolutions:
For even greater sharpness across the entire frame, use a Sky-Watcher coma corrector (ref. 20233) is recommended.
💡 Important note: The 58 mm secondary mirror of the 200PDS offers better field illumination than the 200P (52 mm), making it an ideal superior choice for imaging.
Unlike spherical mirrors parabolic mirrors of the 200PDS focus all light rays on a single point.
The result? Images sharp, contrasting and rich in detailfor both planetary observation and deep-sky imaging.
The Sky-Watcher 200PDS on EQ5 offers a combination much appreciated by astrophotographers: a 200 mm mirror at fast f/5,
and a stable, scalable frame capable of supporting photo accessories. It's the ideal setup for making progress
in astronomical photography without moving directly to heavier, more expensive equipment.
Available immediately - Fast delivery from Switzerland - Payment in instalments available - Personalized assistance included
With an open aperture of 200 mm at f/5 and a focal length of 1,000 mm, it is primarily an astrophotography telescope: when used with a camera, it is designed to photograph nebulae, galaxies, and clusters, offering a good balance between field of view and detail.
Included eyepiece: 28 mm. With a focal length of 1,000 mm, it provides 36× magnification. To calculate the magnification of an eyepiece, divide the telescope's focal length by the eyepiece's focal length.
It is an imposing instrument: the tube weighs about 9.1 kg and the mount about 22.3 kg.
Yes, and with care: in astrophotography, an f/5 open-aperture Newtonian telescope requires precise collimation. A collimation laser simplifies the adjustment process. The Sky-Watcher Collimation Guide (EN) explains the procedure.
With a smartphone adapter, you can take souvenir photos of the Moon and the planets—but that's all. Deep-sky photography isn't possible: the mount doesn't track the sky's movement.
200 mm Newtonian telescope, 9×50 finder scope, 2″ eyepiece holder with 10:1 reduction ratio and 1.25″ adapter, 28 mm LET eyepiece (2″), EQ5 equatorial mount, stainless steel tripod with accessory tray, counterweight.
Here are a few accessories we've selected for this model, depending on your needs.
Recommended diameter: 250 mm. Check the measurement and the mounting.
