{"id":8697,"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=8697"},"modified":"2026-01-22T18:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:00:10","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-200pds-ota-f-5","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/sky-watcher-explorer-200pds-ota-f-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS (OTA) (f\/5)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS - 200 mm Newton telescope optimized for astrophotography<\/h2>\n<p><strong>A bright, precise telescope for demanding observers and ambitious astrophotographers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS<\/strong> is an improved version of the popular <em>Explorer-200P Black Diamond<\/em>.<br \/>\nIt uses the same 200 mm parabolic optics but incorporates two essential improvements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crayford 2\u2033 10:1 gear reduction eyepiece holder<\/strong> for extremely fine, stable focusing, ideal for imaging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slightly shortened tube<\/strong> for in-focus focusing with SLR or dedicated camera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a perfectly edge-corrected field, the 200PDS can be used with the <strong>Sky-Watcher coma corrector<\/strong> (product code 20233),<br \/>\nsignificantly improving the sharpness of stars throughout the image.<\/p>\n<h3>Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS technical specifications<\/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), reflectivity up to 94%<\/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>Light collection<\/th>\n<td>77% larger than a 150 mm mirror<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>High-quality parabolic mirrors: exceptional contrast and sharpness<\/h3>\n<p>Unlike spherical mirrors <strong>parabolic mirrors<\/strong> of the 200PDS focus all light rays on a single point.<br \/>\nThis design eliminates spherical aberrations and ensures images of the highest quality. <strong>sharp, detailed and high-contrast<\/strong>ideal for deep-sky imaging.<\/p>\n<h3>A powerful tube for visual and celestial photography enthusiasts<\/h3>\n<p>The Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS is the perfect instrument for those looking for a large diameter in a transportable configuration.<br \/>\nWith its <strong>fast f\/5 ratio<\/strong> and its large 200 mm mirror, it excels in both planetary visual observation and deep-sky astrophotography.<\/p>\n<p><em>Fast delivery from Switzerland - Personalized assistance - Payment in instalments possible<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS \u2013 T\u00e9lescope Newton 200 mm optimis\u00e9 pour l\u2019astrophotographie Un t\u00e9lescope lumineux et pr\u00e9cis pour les observateurs exigeants et les astrophotographes ambitieux Le Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS est une version am\u00e9lior\u00e9e du tr\u00e8s populaire Explorer-200P Black Diamond. 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