Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS 200/1000 Newtonian OTA

Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS 200/1000 Newtonian OTA – Product description

Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS 200/1000 Newtonian OTA is intended for applications in the OTA - optical tube category. 200/1000 mm PDS Newtonian optical tube at f/5 with 2-inch Crayford focuser and 10:1 fine focus. The following information gives a detailed overview of equipment and use.

Key product details

• Deep-sky observers wanting 200 mm aperture
• Astrophotographers with a suitable mount
• Users looking for a versatile 8-inch Newtonian OTA
• 200 mm aperture and 1000 mm focal length
• f/5 focal ratio
• 2-inch Crayford focuser with 10:1 fine focus

Product overview

The Explorer 200PDS is the imaging-oriented version of Sky-Watcher's 200 mm Newtonian. Its shortened tube and 10:1 fine focus make reaching camera focus and precise focusing easier.

Suitable applications

• Deep-sky observers wanting 200 mm aperture
• Astrophotographers with a suitable mount
• Users looking for a versatile 8-inch Newtonian OTA

Included equipment

• 200 mm aperture and 1000 mm focal length
• f/5 focal ratio
• 2-inch Crayford focuser with 10:1 fine focus
• 9x50 finder
• Optical tube weight approx. 8.5 kg

Imaging use

For astrophotography, a suitable coma corrector is useful when sharp stars are required across the frame. The mount should have enough capacity for the tube, camera and guiding equipment.

Practical note

Do not size the mount from the 8.5 kg tube weight alone. Camera, corrector, finder and guiding equipment add both mass and leverage.

Selection note

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