{"id":90048,"date":"2025-11-28T11:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T10:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90048"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:50:23","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-200p-eq5","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-200p-eq5\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-200P EQ5 - 200mm f\/5 Newton"},"content":{"rendered":"

Powerful images with lots of detail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher N 200\/1000 200P EQ5 gives you a clear, deep view of the night sky. The 200 mm aperture captures a lot of light, so you see more than with smaller telescopes. Faint nebulae become clearer. Galaxies show fine structures. Globular clusters break open into dozens of tiny stars. You simply see more, because your image remains clear and sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sharp display without fuss<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The parabolic primary mirror keeps your image sharp even when you magnify higher. So you recognize details faster and have to search less. The small secondary mirror keeps contrast high. This keeps planets quiet and clear in focus. Color deviation is barely visible, so your eyes can focus directly on what is really important: details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wide, bright images that help orient you<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The short f\/5 ratio makes your image bright. So you see structure in nebulae and star fields faster. That helps when you like to view a lot of sky at once. With 2\u2033 eyepieces, you get a large field of view, making it easier to navigate. Useful when looking for large objects like Andromeda or Orion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EQ5 mount: stable and precise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The EQ5 mount holds the telescope securely. You move smoothly and keep objects in view easily. The fine adjustment allows you to follow planets without jerking. After a simple alignment to the Pole Star, you can position objects precisely and track them quietly. With optional motors, you can later switch to automatic tracking when you want more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for visual viewing and expanding later<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You start right away with the included eyepieces. The sturdy Crayford focuser makes focusing easy, even at high magnification. And when you later want to move toward astrophotography, the fast optics support that well. That's how this telescope grows with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moon: sharp edges and lots of relief
Jupiter: cloud bands and moons
Saturn: rings and separation clearly visible
Deep-sky: nebulae, star clusters and galaxies with more structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 Perfect for deep-sky and planets
\u2713 Sturdy, reliable and expandable
\u2713 Very suitable for beginners who want to see more
\u2717 Long-exposure astrophotography requires upgrades
\u2717 Do not use for Sun without safe filter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Optics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Reflector<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Newton<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture (mm)<\/td>200<\/td><\/tr>
Focal length (mm)<\/td>1000<\/td><\/tr>
Focal Ratio (f\/)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>0,58<\/td><\/tr>
Limit value (mag)<\/td>13,3<\/td><\/tr>
Light output<\/td>820<\/td><\/tr>
Max. useful magnification<\/td>400<\/td><\/tr>
Tube weight (kg)<\/td>8,8<\/td><\/tr>
Tube construction<\/td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr>
Main mirror<\/td>Parabolic<\/td><\/tr>
Secondary mirror<\/td>Plan<\/td><\/tr>
Adjustable<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Main mirror ventilation<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Focuser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Crayford<\/td><\/tr>
Ocular connection<\/td>2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Reduction<\/td>Without<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>EQ5<\/td><\/tr>
Type<\/td>Equatorial<\/td><\/tr>
GoTo steering<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Carrying capacity (kg)<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tripod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Tripod type<\/td>Tripod<\/td><\/tr>
Material<\/td>Steel<\/td><\/tr>
Accessory holder<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Diameter of legs (mm)<\/td>44,5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Included accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Eyepiece adapter<\/td>1,25\u2033 & 2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Seeker<\/td>9\u00d750<\/td><\/tr>
Eyepieces<\/td>25 mm, 10 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Barlow<\/td>2\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Pole finder<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Dovetail<\/td>Vixen-style<\/td><\/tr>
Tube Rings<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Shipping weight (kg)<\/td>39,7<\/td><\/tr>
Series<\/td>EQ-5<\/td><\/tr>
Application<\/td>Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies<\/td><\/tr>
Astrophotography<\/td>No (only with optional motor)<\/td><\/tr>
Sun<\/td>No (only with appropriate filters)<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended for<\/td>Beginners<\/td><\/tr>
Observatory<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher N 200\/1000 200P EQ5 comes with EQ5 equatorial mount, steel tripod, 25mm and 10mm eyepiece, 2x Barlow, 1.25\u2033\/2\u2033 eyepiece adapter, 9\u00d750 viewfinder, tube rings with Vixen swallowtail, counterweights, accessory tray and the 80-page beginner's manual Telescope ABC - ideal for detailed lunar, planetary and deep-sky observations.<\/p>\n

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