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DUAL-SPEED PARABOLIC NEWTONIAN TELESCOPES

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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
 

  Prod. Code  
EXPLORER-150PDS (EQ3-2)   10218/20448   SRP £ 349.00

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View a larger image of the EXPLORER-150PDS (EQ3 PRO)

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
 

  Prod. Code  
EXPLORER-150PDS (EQ3 PRO)   10218/20230   SRP £ 598.00

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View a larger image of the EXPLORER-150PDS (EQ5 PRO)

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
 

  Prod. Code  
EXPLORER-150PDS (EQ5 PRO)   10218/20981   SRP £ 698.00

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View a larger image of the EXPLORER-200PDS (EQ5)

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
 

  Prod. Code  
EXPLORER-200PDS (EQ5)   10220/20464   SRP £ 499.00

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View a larger image of the EXPLORER-200PDS (EQ5 PRO)

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
 

  Prod. Code  
EXPLORER-200PDS (EQ5 PRO)   10220/20981   SRP £ 798.00

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View a larger image of the EXPLORER-200PDS (HEQ5 PRO)

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
 

  Prod. Code  
EXPLORER-200PDS (HEQ5 PRO)   10220/20886   SRP £ 1098.00

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View a larger image of the EXPLORER-250PDS (EQ6 PRO)

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)

*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:

  • 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
 

  Prod. Code  
EXPLORER-250PDS (EQ6 PRO)   10221/20854   SRP £ 1398.00

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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).

 

  Prod. Code  
Coma Corrector (2")   20233   SRP £ 99.99

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The prices listed on this website are U.K. suggested retail prices (SRP) including VAT for reference purposes only
and that prices may vary from dealer to dealer. Please contact your nearest stockist for firm pricing information.
As we are purely a distributor, we regret we are unable to sell directly to the public.
Specifications subject to variation due to later production changes. E&OE.

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