Skywatcher N 200/1000 Explorer 200P EQ5 Telescope

Description

Visual astronomers seeking high-aperture light collection on a heavy-duty manual tracking platform rely on the Skywatcher N 200/1000 Explorer 200P EQ5 Telescope German equatorial reflector system. Designed with an f/5.0 focal ratio, this 200mm (7.87 in) aperture telescope features a 1000mm focal length, delivering 0.58 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 14.2 for faint galaxy observation.

The Skywatcher N 200/1000 Explorer 200P EQ5 Telescope incorporates a precision parabolic primary mirror crafted from low-expansion borosilicate optical glass, coated with 94% reflective aluminum and a protective silicon dioxide (SiO2) layer. Its 920mm solid metal tube features an unobstructed light path, a 26% secondary obstruction, and a 2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser. Mounted on an EQ5 heavy-duty manual German equatorial mount on a tubular stainless steel tripod, the 8.75 kg OTA ensures steady polar tracking.

Key Features of Skywatcher N 200/1000 Explorer 200P EQ5 Telescope

Engineered for high-aperture manual visual astronomy and planetary surface observation, this 8-inch Sky-Watcher Explorer 200P telescope pairs fast f/5.0 parabolic optics with an EQ5 equatorial mount. Its dual slow-motion control cables and 9×50 finderscope deliver steady, high-contrast views across faint deep-sky targets.

• 200mm (7.87 in) clear aperture with 1000mm focal length and fast f/5.0 optical speed
• Precision parabolic primary mirror made from low-expansion borosilicate glass
• 94% reflective aluminum optical coatings with protective silicon dioxide overcoat
• Small 26% secondary mirror obstruction by diameter (52mm minor axis, 6.8% by area)
• 2-inch single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with step-down 1.25-inch adapter
• EQ5 heavy-duty manual German equatorial mount with dual slow-motion control cables
• Tubular stainless steel tripod with central accessory storage tray and counterweights
• 9×50 optical finderscope, 2x Barlow lens, and Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces included

8-Inch Parabolic Optics & Low Central Obstruction

The 200mm parabolic primary mirror gathers substantial light while eliminating spherical aberration, delivering crisp views of globular clusters and planetary details. Supported by a 2-inch focuser and small 26% secondary obstruction, this Sky-Watcher reflector supports visual magnifications from 28.6x up to 400x.

EQ5 Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount & Stainless Steel Tripod

Tracking deep-sky targets at high magnification requires rigid mechanical stability. The Sky-Watcher Explorer 200P includes an EQ5 manual equatorial mount with dual slow-motion control cables that allow stargazers to follow objects along celestial coordinates smoothly. Supported by a tubular stainless steel tripod, it provides a stable viewing platform under dark skies.

• EQ5 heavy-duty manual German equatorial mount with dual slow-motion control cables
• Tubular stainless steel tripod designed to dampen external vibrations during viewing
• Included 9×50 optical finderscope paired with a 2x Barlow lens and eyepieces

Sky-Watcher Explorer Black Diamond Warranty

The Skywatcher N 200/1000 Explorer 200P EQ5 Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 200mm parabolic OTA, EQ5 mount head, stainless steel tripod with tray, counterweights, slow-motion cables, 9×50 finderscope, eyepieces, and a 2x Barlow lens.