Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS (OTA) (f/5) 200 mm (8″) double-speed Newton parabolic telescope

Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS - 200 mm Newton telescope optimized for astrophotography

A bright, precise telescope for demanding observers and ambitious astrophotographers

Visit Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS is an improved version of the popular Explorer-200P Black Diamond.
It uses the same 200 mm parabolic optics but incorporates two essential improvements:

• Crayford 2″ 10:1 gear reduction eyepiece holder for extremely fine, stable focusing, ideal for imaging.
• Slightly shortened tube for in-focus focusing with SLR or dedicated camera.

For a perfectly edge-corrected field, the 200PDS can be used with the Sky-Watcher coma corrector (product code 20233),
significantly improving the sharpness of stars throughout the image.

Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS technical specifications

High-quality parabolic mirrors: exceptional contrast and sharpness

Unlike spherical mirrors parabolic mirrors of the 200PDS focus all light rays on a single point.
This design eliminates spherical aberrations and ensures images of the highest quality. sharp, detailed and high-contrastideal for deep-sky imaging.

A powerful tube for visual and celestial photography enthusiasts

The Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS is the perfect instrument for those looking for a large diameter in a transportable configuration.
With its fast f/5 ratio and its large 200 mm mirror, it excels in both planetary visual observation and deep-sky astrophotography.

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