Stockport Binocular & Telescope Centre. Skywatcher PDS Newtonian range

EXPLORER-150PDS 150mm (6”) f/5 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector OTA
The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-150PDS 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
33% more Light-Gathering than 130mm
Price: £189.00

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
Price: £329.00

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
Price: £598.00

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
Price: £698.00

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
Price: £299.00

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

Price: £459.00

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

Price: £798.00

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
Price: £1,098.00

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

Price: £389.00

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
Price: £1,398.00

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
Read extract from review
Price: £549.00

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
Read extract from review
Price: £1,499.00

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. (see Astrophotography section)
Price: £99.99