Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Telescope

Description

Scan faint deep-sky nebulae and capture entry-level prime-focus astrophotography with the Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Telescope manual dual-speed reflector system. Designed with a fast f/5.0 focal ratio, this 200mm (7.87 in) aperture instrument features a 1000mm focal length, delivering 0.58 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 14.2 for precision planetary and lunar viewing.

The Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Telescope features a parabolic borosilicate primary mirror coated with 94% reflective aluminum and silicon dioxide (SiO2). Its 920mm steel tube incorporates an enlarged 58mm secondary mirror (29% obstruction by diameter) to prevent field vignetting on camera sensors. Mounted on an EQ5 heavy-duty manual German equatorial mount and tubular stainless steel tripod, the 8.80 kg (19.40 lbs) OTA ensures steady, vibration-damped manual tracking.

Key Features of Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 Telescope

Engineered for manual equatorial deep-sky scanning, lunar surface observation, and dual-speed astrography, this 150mm Sky-Watcher Explorer PDS telescope pairs parabolic optics with an oversized secondary mirror. Its 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser and EQ5 mount provide smooth, jitter-free framing and precise focusing across deep-sky targets.

• 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 illumination
• 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 prime-focus cameras
• EQ5 heavy-duty manual German equatorial mount with dual-axis slow-motion control cables
• Tubular stainless steel tripod, counterweights, 9×50 finderscope, and 28mm 2-inch LET eyepiece included

Parabolic Borosilicate Optics & Enlarged Secondary Mirror

The 200mm parabolic primary mirror focuses incoming light rays without spherical aberration, while the enlarged 58mm secondary mirror prevents edge vignetting across APS-C sensors. Supported by a 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser, this Sky-Watcher imaging 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 200PDS 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 28mm 2-inch LET visual eyepiece

Sky-Watcher Explorer PDS Series Warranty

The Skywatcher N 200/1000 PDS Explorer BD EQ5 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 mount head, stainless steel tripod with accessory tray, counterweights, 6×30 finderscope, 28mm 2-inch LET eyepiece, and 1.25-inch adapter.