{"id":8695,"date":"2025-06-26T17:18:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T15:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=8695"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:52:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:52:36","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-200pds-heq5-r-pro","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/sky-watcher-explorer-200pds-heq5-r-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS HEQ5-R PRO"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS HEQ5-R PRO Go-To<\/h2>\n<p><strong>An ultra-stable, high-performance system for long exposure astrophotography and advanced observation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS on HEQ5-R PRO Go-To<\/strong> is designed for demanding enthusiasts looking for a <strong>powerful, precise, automated telescope<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIt features the excellent optics of the <em>200P Black Diamond<\/em>with two major improvements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crayford 2\u2033 eyepiece holder with 10:1 gear ratio<\/strong> for extremely fine focusing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shortened tube<\/strong> to facilitate direct focusing with an SLR or astro camera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Photographic and visual performance is further enhanced when used with the <strong>Sky-Watcher coma corrector<\/strong> (ref. 20233).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Important note:<\/strong> This model features a <strong>58 mm secondary mirror<\/strong>compared with 52 mm for the Explorer 200P version, providing a <strong>improved field illumination<\/strong>perfect for large sensor astrophotography.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical specifications of the Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS HEQ5-R PRO<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Telescope type<\/th>\n<td>Newton reflector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Primary mirror diameter<\/th>\n<td>200 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Focal length<\/th>\n<td>1000 mm (f\/5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Magnification with supplied eyepiece<\/th>\n<td>x36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Recommended maximum magnification<\/th>\n<td>x400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Supplied eyepiece<\/th>\n<td>28 mm LET (2\u2033 format, i.e. 50.8 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Researcher<\/th>\n<td>9\u00d750 optical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Lens holder<\/th>\n<td>Crayford 2\u2033 with 10:1 ratio + 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Mirror coating<\/th>\n<td>Radiant\u2122 Aluminum Quartz (RAQ\u2122), up to 94% reflectivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Secondary mirror size<\/th>\n<td>58 mm (better illuminated field for photography)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Secondary mirror supports<\/th>\n<td>Ultra-thin 0.5 mm brackets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Frame<\/th>\n<td>HEQ5-R PRO Go-To with 1.75\u2033 stainless steel tripod<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>SynScan database<\/th>\n<td>42,900+ celestial objects (planets, nebulae, galaxies, clusters...)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Light collection<\/th>\n<td>77% larger than a 150 mm mirror<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Parabolic mirrors: optical precision and exceptional contrast<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>high-quality parabolic mirrors<\/strong> of the 200PDS eliminate the spherical aberrations typical of short focal length optics.<br \/>\nThey perfectly focus the light rays for a high level of efficiency. <strong>crisp, high-contrast image, rich in detail<\/strong>both for observation and photography.<\/p>\n<h3>The ultimate combination for demanding astrophotographers<\/h3>\n<p>This 200 mm f\/5 telescope mounted on a <strong>HEQ5-R PRO motorized and steerable<\/strong> is an excellent setup for deep-sky imaging.<br \/>\nIts load-bearing capacity and stability make it ideal for mounting cameras, guidescopes, filter wheels and other accessories.<br \/>\nA true precision tool for uncompromising nights.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS HEQ5-R PRO Go-To Un syst\u00e8me ultra-stable et performant pour l\u2019astrophotographie longue pose et l\u2019observation avanc\u00e9e Le Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS sur HEQ5-R PRO Go-To est con\u00e7u pour les passionn\u00e9s exigeants qui recherchent un t\u00e9lescope puissant, pr\u00e9cis et automatis\u00e9. 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