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Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo
Imaging-focused secondary design distinguishes Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo, combining 200mm parabolic optics, 1000mm focal length, f/5 performance, dual-speed focusing, EQ5 Pro GoTo mounting, finder, and eyepiece.
- 200mm PDS parabolic Newtonian
- 1000mm focal length, f/5.0 optics
- 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser
- EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo mount
- APS-C imaging configuration supported
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Description
Capture faint deep-sky nebulae and conduct automated prime-focus DSLR astrophotography using the Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo dual-speed reflector system. Operating at an f/5.0 focal ratio with a 200mm (7.87 in) aperture and a 1000mm focal length, this instrument delivers 0.58 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaches magnitude 14.2 for computerized deep-sky exploration.
The Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo incorporates an optimized parabolic borosilicate primary mirror with 94% reflective coatings and an enlarged 58mm secondary mirror (29% obstruction by diameter) for zero vignetting on APS-C sensors. Its 920mm steel tube includes a 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser with 1:10 micro-reduction. Mounted on an EQ5 Pro computerized GoTo equatorial mount with a tubular stainless steel tripod, the 8.80 kg OTA delivers high-precision automated tracking.
Key Features of Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo
Built for automated computerized deep-sky astrophotography, prime-focus DSLR imaging, and faint galaxy auditing, this 8-inch Sky-Watcher Explorer PDS telescope pairs an enlarged secondary mirror with an EQ5 Pro GoTo mount. Its 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser ensures precise optical focusing.
- 200mm (7.87 in) 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
- Enlarged 58mm secondary mirror obstruction (29% diameter, 8.4% area) for full sensor coverage
- 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser with 1:10 micro-gear reduction and 1.25-inch adapter
- Extended in-focus travel providing 55mm backfocus clearance for coma correctors
- EQ5 Pro SynScan computerized German equatorial GoTo mount with tubular steel tripod
- SynScan V5 controller, counterweights, 9×50 finderscope, and 28mm 2-inch LET eyepiece included
Parabolic Borosilicate Optics & Enlarged Secondary Mirror
The 200mm parabolic primary mirror focuses light accurately to eliminate spherical aberration, while the enlarged 58mm secondary mirror prevents edge vignetting across APS-C sensors. Supported by an EQ5 Pro GoTo mount, this Sky-Watcher imaging reflector supports magnifications from 28.6x up to 400x.
2-Inch Dual-Speed Crayford Focuser & Extended Backfocus
Precise focus adjustments are crucial when imaging with dedicated cooled cameras or DSLRs. The Explorer 200PDS features a 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser with 1:10 micro-reduction for smooth, backlash-free focusing. Its shortened tube assembly provides extended backfocus travel, allowing cameras to reach focus with coma correctors attached.
- 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser with 1:10 precision micro-focus reduction
- Shortened optical tube body providing 55mm backfocus clearance for coma correctors
- Computerized EQ5 Pro equatorial mount with SynScan V5 automated hand controller
Sky-Watcher Explorer PDS Series Warranty
The Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 200/1000 PDS OTA, EQ5 Pro mount head, SynScan V5 controller, steel tripod, counterweights, 9×50 finderscope, and 28mm 2-inch LET eyepiece.
Sky-Watcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo Specs
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sky-Watcher |
| Full Model Code / SKU / MPN | 10758 (SK2001PDS-EQ5PRO) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Series / Product Line | Explorer PDS Dual-Speed Imaging / SynScan GoTo Series |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector (Parabolic Primary Mirror, Enlarged Secondary for Astrophotography) |
| Clear Aperture | 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Focal Length | 1000 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5.0 |
| Optical Coatings / Substrate Treatment | Aluminized with Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) Protective Overcoat (94% Reflectivity) |
| Central Obstruction | 29% by diameter / 8.4% by area (58 mm secondary mirror minor axis) |
| Glass Substrate / ED Element Spec | Borosilicate Low Thermal Expansion Optical Glass (Parabolic Figure) |
| Corrected Image Circle / Sensor Coverage | 28 mm (APS-C optimized; Full-Frame capable with optional Coma Corrector) |
| Standard Back Focus / Flange Focal Distance | 55 mm from optional Coma Corrector (Extended In-Focus Travel for Prime-Focus Imaging) |
| Diffraction-Limited Theoretical Resolving Power | 0.58 arcseconds |
| Limiting Visual Stellar Magnitude | 14.2 mag |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 400x |
| Lowest Practical Magnification | 28.6x |
| Focuser Architecture & Reduction Ratio | 2-inch Dual-Speed Crayford Focuser 1:10 with 1.25-inch Adapter |
| Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) Dry Weight | 8.80 kg (19.40 lbs) |
| OTA Physical Dimensions | 920 mm length, 240 mm outer tube diameter |
| Included Mechanical Mounting Interface | Vixen-style 44mm Dovetail Bar with Tube Mounting Rings |
| Mount & Drive Type Included | EQ5 Pro SynScan Computerized German Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tubular Stainless Steel Tripod |
| Verified Factory In-Box Inclusions | 200/1000 PDS OTA, EQ5 Pro Mount Head, SynScan V5 Controller, Stainless Steel Tripod, Two Counterweights, 9x50 Finderscope, 28mm 2-inch LET Eyepiece |
| Factory Warranty Coverage | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Primary Optical Application & Astronomical Target Profile | Automated Computerized Deep-Sky Astrophotography, Prime-Focus DSLR Astrography, Faint Galaxy Visual Auditing |
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