{"id":90209,"date":"2025-11-28T16:01:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90209"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:46:55","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-200pds-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-200pds-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-200PDS (OTA) - 200mm Dual-Speed Newton Reflector"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lots of light for bright images<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher N 200\/1000 PDS<\/strong> Captures a tremendous amount of light thanks to its 200 mm aperture. You can quickly see details in the deep sky that remain hidden with smaller telescopes. Galaxies show their spiral arms and nebulae their fine structures. Globular clusters, such as M13, are visible in sharp, detailed detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Sharp, high-contrast observations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The parabolic primary mirror is diffraction-limited, so you see objects sharply. Thin catch mirror blades and a small secondary mirror ensure high contrast. Thus, planets remain bright even at high magnifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DualSpeed focuser for precise focusing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 2\u2033 Crayford focuser with 1:10 reduction makes accurate focusing easy. This is ideal for astrophotography and pleasant for visual observations. The T2 connector makes it easy to attach a camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick setup and stable design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The telescope remains stable thanks to its compact design. It is wind and vibration resistant. The tube has a beautiful black finish and combines elegance with functionality. Within minutes, the telescope is ready for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

\u2713 Moon and planets: excellent
\u2713 Deep-sky: very good
\u2713 Astrophotography: suitable for advanced users
\u2717 Beginners: not ideal
\u2717 Sun: only with filter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Optics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Newton (reflector)<\/td><\/tr>
Type<\/td>Reflector<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture (mm)<\/td>200<\/td><\/tr>
Focal length (mm)<\/td>1000<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture ratio (f\/)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>0,58\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Limit value (mag)<\/td>13,3<\/td><\/tr>
Light output<\/td>820\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Max. useful magnification<\/td>400\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Tube weight (kg)<\/td>8,5<\/td><\/tr>
Tube construction<\/td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr>
Main mirror design<\/td>Parabolic<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Focuser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Crayford DualSpeed<\/td><\/tr>
Ocular connection<\/td>2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Reduction<\/td>1:10 finesse<\/td><\/tr>
Connection (camera side)<\/td>T2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>OTA<\/td><\/tr>
Type of mount<\/td>Without mount<\/td><\/tr>
GoTo steering<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Included accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2\u2033 eyepiece<\/td>28 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Seeker<\/td>9\u00d750<\/td><\/tr>
Eyepiece adapter<\/td>1,25\u2033 & 2\u2033<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Series<\/td>Explorer<\/td><\/tr>
Application<\/td>Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies, Astrophotography<\/td><\/tr>
Astrophotography<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Sun<\/td>With filter only<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended for<\/td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr>
Beginners<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Observatories<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher N 200\/1000 comes with optical tube 200\/1000 PDS, 28mm 2\u2033 eyepiece, 9\u00d750 viewfinder, 1.25\u2033\/2\u2033 eyepiece adapter, tube rings with Vixen swallowtail, T2 camera adapter and the 80-page beginner's manual Telescope ABC - ideal for deep-sky, planets and astrophotography.<\/p>\n

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