EXPLORER-150PDS
150mm (6”) f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector OTA 

OPTIMISED FOR PRIME FOCUS ASTRO-PHOTOGRAPHY

• Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x30
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x300
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 150mm
• Telescope Focal Length 750mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied 25mm (1.25"/31.7mm)
• 6x30 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• 33% more Light-Gathering than 130mm

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EXPLORER-150PDS (EQ3-2)
150mm (6") f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-150PDS range of Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-150P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

Standard Specification:

• Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x30
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x300
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 150mm
• Telescope Focal Length 750mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied 25mm (1.25"/31.7mm)
• 6x30 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount with Aluminium Tripod
• 33% more Light-Gathering than 130mm

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EXPLORER-150PDS (EQ3 PRO)
150mm (6") f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Go-To Newtonian Reflector 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-150PDS range of Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-150P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

Standard Specification:

• Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x30
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x300
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 150mm
• Telescope Focal Length 750mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied 25mm (1.25"/31.7mm)
• 6x30 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• EQ3 PRO Go-To Equatorial Mount with Aluminium Tripod
• 42,900+ Object SynScan Computer Database
• 33% more Light-Gathering than 130mm
  

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EXPLORER-150PDS (EQ5 PRO)
150mm (6") f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Go-To Newtonian Reflector 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-150PDS range of Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-150P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher's Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

Standard Specification:

• Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x30
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x300
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 150mm
• Telescope Focal Length 750mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied 25mm (1.25"/31.7mm)
• 6x30 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• EQ5 PRO Go-To Equatorial Mount with 1.75" Stainless Steel Tripod
• 42,900+ Object SynScan Computer Database
• 33% more Light-Gathering than 130mm

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EXPLORER-200PDS
200mm (8") f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector OTA 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-200PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-200P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

Standard Specification:

• Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x36
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x400
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 200mm
• Telescope Focal Length 1000mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• 77% more Light-Gathering than 150mm

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EXPLORER-200PDS (EQ5)
200mm (8") f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-200PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-200P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher's Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

*Note: the Explorer-200PDS has a larger 58mm secondary mirror, for enhanced field illumination, compared to the Explorer-200P which has a 52mm secondary.

Standard Specification:

• Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x36
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x400
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 200mm
• Telescope Focal Length 1000mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• EQ5 Equatorial Mount with 1.75" Stainless Steel Tripod
• 77% more Light-Gathering than 150mm

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Coma Corrector (2") for Newtonian Reflectors
 

Optimised for all Sky-Watcher fast-ratio f/5 Newtonian Reflectors / Dobsonians, with 2” focuser. Delivers stunning wide-field views with pinpoint stars to the edge of the field. Magnification remains unaltered. Supplied complete with necessary adaptors for visual use. For imaging use with a DSLR camera, a suitable M48x0.75 adaptor is required to match your camera. Sky-Watcher manufactured Canon and Nikon M48x0.75 adaptors are available (prod codes 20237 & 20238).

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EXPLORER-200PDS (EQ5 PRO)
200mm (8") f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Go-To Newtonian Reflector 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-200PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-200P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

*Note: the Explorer-200PDS has a larger 58mm secondary mirror, for enhanced field illumination, compared to the Explorer-200P which has a 52mm secondary.

Standard Specification:

• Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x36
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x400
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 200mm
• Telescope Focal Length 1000mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• EQ5 PRO Go-To Equatorial Mount with 1.75" Stainless Steel Tripod
• 42,900+ Object SynScan Computer Database
• 77% more Light-Gathering than 150mm

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EXPLORER-200PDS (HEQ5 PRO)
200mm (8") f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Go-To Newtonian Reflector 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-200PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-200P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

*Note: the Explorer-200PDS has a larger 58mm secondary mirror, for enhanced field illumination, compared to the Explorer-200P which has a 52mm secondary.

Standard Specification:

• Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x36
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x400
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 200mm
• Telescope Focal Length 1000mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• HEQ5 PRO Go-To Equatorial Mount with 1.75" Stainless Steel Tripod
• 42,900+ Object SynScan Computer Database
• 77% more Light-Gathering than 150mm

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EXPLORER-250PDS
254mm (10") f/4.7 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector OTA 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-250PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-250P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

Standard Specification:

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) x43
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x500
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 254mm
• Telescope Focal Length 1200mm (f/4.7)
• Eyepieces Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• 56% more Light-Gathering than 200mm

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EXPLORER-250PDS (EQ6 PRO)
254mm (10") f/4.7 Parabolic Dual-Speed Go-To Newtonian Reflector 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-250PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-250P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

Standard Specification:

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) x43
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x500
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 254mm
• Telescope Focal Length 1200mm (f/4.7)
• Eyepieces Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• EQ6 PRO Go-To Equatorial Mount with 2" Stainless Steel Tripod
• 42,900+ Object SynScan Computer Database
• 56% more Light-Gathering than 200mm

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EXPLORER-300PDS OTA
305MM (12") F/4.9 PARABOLIC DUAL-SPEED NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR 

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-300PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-300P but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

Standard Specification:

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) x53.5
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x610
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 305mm
• Telescope Focal Length 1500mm (f/4.9)
• Eyepieces Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• Supplied with Tube Rings and Losmandy type dovetail bar
• 44% more Light-Gathering than 250mm

“Compared to our own 250mm f/5 Newtonian reflector, the extra light gathered by the Explorer-300P was obvious. We got impressive views of a wide range of celestial objects. Galaxies such as M65 & M66 in Leo were wonderful, with strong hints of subtle detail along their spiral discs. The nearby galaxy NGC 3628 also stood out well. Nebulae shone against the background sky. M1, the Crab Nebula, showed varying degrees of mottling and scalloped edges – very satisfying indeed. The Orion Nebula, M42-43, was awash with nebulosity and we found we could easily get lost amongst the detail.. At its centre, the Trapezium group of stars sparkled and, at the highest magnifications , we spotted several of its fainter mag. +10 stars, even though the atmosphere wasn’t as steady as we would have liked for such high-magnification views. Detail Explosion: Late into the night we selected the globular cluster M13 from the hand-controller. As it swung into the field of view it was breathtaking, with swarms of stars looking like bees around a honey pot. The view was so good that we noticed a dark feature, commonly known as the Propeller, superimposed on one side of the cluster. It was easily the best view of the cluster we’ve ever had….For crystal clear views of deep space, this is hard to beat!”
BBC Sky At Night Magazine (Review of Explorer-300P single-speed version with same mirror set)

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EXPLORER-300PDS (NEQ6 PRO)
305MM (12") F/4.9 PARABOLIC DUAL-SPEED NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR  

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-300PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-300P but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher’s Newtonian coma corrector (Prod.Code 20233)

Standard Specification:

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied) x53.5
• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x610
• Diameter of Primary Mirror 305mm
• Telescope Focal Length 1500mm (f/4.9)
• Eyepieces Supplied 28mm LET (2"/50.8mm)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• NEQ6 PRO Go-To Equatorial Mount & 2" Stainless Steel Tripod
• 42,900+ Object Synscan Computer Database
• 44% more Light-Gathering than 250mm

“Compared to our own 250mm f/5 Newtonian reflector, the extra light gathered by the Explorer-300P was obvious. We got impressive views of a wide range of celestial objects. Galaxies such as M65 & M66 in Leo were wonderful, with strong hints of subtle detail along their spiral discs. The nearby galaxy NGC 3628 also stood out well. Nebulae shone against the background sky. M1, the Crab Nebula, showed varying degrees of mottling and scalloped edges – very satisfying indeed. The Orion Nebula, M42-43, was awash with nebulosity and we found we could easily get lost amongst the detail.. At its centre, the Trapezium group of stars sparkled and, at the highest magnifications , we spotted several of its fainter mag. +10 stars, even though the atmosphere wasn’t as steady as we would have liked for such high-magnification views. Detail Explosion: Late into the night we selected the globular cluster M13 from the hand-controller. As it swung into the field of view it was breathtaking, with swarms of stars looking like bees around a honey pot. The view was so good that we noticed a dark feature, commonly known as the Propeller, superimposed on one side of the cluster. It was easily the best view of the cluster we’ve ever had….For crystal clear views of deep space, this is hard to beat!”
BBC Sky At Night Magazine (Review of Explorer-300P single-speed version, with same mirror set)

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