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130mm (5.1") f/650 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope  

The EXPLORER-130P models feature premium-quality Parabolic Primary Mirrors, normally found in larger more expensive telescopes, to eliminate spherical aberrations, producing even sharper, higher-contrast images which are full of detail. A parabolic or more accurately a "paraboloidal" mirror, is ground to a shape which brings all incoming light rays to a perfect focus, on axis. In addition they feature 0.5mm Ultra-Thin secondary mirror supports, to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss.

• Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x26 & x65
  
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
  
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• Red Dot Finder
• EQ2 Equatorial Mount
• Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 30% more Light Gathering than 114mm

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"I was most impressed by the views revealed by the ‘scope during tests…Despite a phase of nearly 96 percent, the waxing gibbous Moon revealed a seemingly inexhaustible amount of fine detail... Highly recommended!"
Astronomy Now Magazine

130mm (5.1") f/900 MOTORISED Newtonian Reflector Telescope 

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x36, x72, x90, x180

Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260

Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm

Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/6.92)

Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm

x2 Barlow Lens

Red Dot Finder

EQ2 Equatorial Mount

R.A. Motor Drive (D.C.) with Multi-Speed Handset

Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray

30% more Light Gathering than 114mm

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Note: The above Winners Badge applies to the Explorer-130, product code 922. The Explorer-130M is identical to this model but with the addition of an R.A. Motor Drive unit to automatically track night sky objects)

"Our first test on the Sky-Watcher Explorer-130 was to check the collimation of the mirrors, which we found were well aligned. This scope has one of the largest mirrors in its price range, which is a great asset because it means it can gather more light...Optically, the quality of the field of view while studying the star Altair was very good using the supplied 25mm eyepiece. The star remained sharp across 80 per cent of the view, with only slight distortion close to the field edges….Taking everything into account, this telescope made observing the night sky enjoyable and relatively hassle free….great views coupled with ease of use."
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

150mm (6”) f/750 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector

q       Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x30, x60, x75, x150

q       Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300

q       Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm

q       Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5)

q       Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm

q       X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25” (with Camera Adaptor)

q       Parabolic Primary Mirror

q       0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports

q       6x30 Finderscope

q       Direct SLR Camera Connection

q       EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount

q       Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder

q       Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray

q       33% more Light Gathering than 130mm

150mm (6”) f/1200 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector

q       Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x48, x96, x120, x240

q       Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300

q       Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm

q       Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8)

q       Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm

q       X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25” (with Camera Adaptor)

q       Parabolic Primary Mirror

q       0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports

q       6x30 Finderscope

q       Direct SLR Camera Connection

q       EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount

q       Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder

q       Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray

q       33% more Light Gathering than 130mm

• Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x30, x60, x75, x150
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300 
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25"(with camera adaptor)
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• 6x30 Finderscope
• Direct SLR Camera Connection
• NEQ3 SynScanTM Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
• Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
• Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
• 1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

200mm (8”) f/1000 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector

q       Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200

q       Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400

q       Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm

q       Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)

q       Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm

q       X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25” (with Camera Adaptor)

q       Dual-Fit 1.25”/2” Focuser

q       Parabolic Primary Mirror

q       0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports

q       9x50 Finderscope

q       Direct SLR Camera Connection

q       EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount

q       Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder

q       1.75” Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

q       77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

200mm (8") f/1000 Computerised GOTO Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope 

• Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)
• Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25"(with camera adaptor)
• Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Direct SLR Camera Connection
• EQ5 SynScanTM Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
• Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
• Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
• 1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

200mm (8”) f/1000 Motorised Parabolic Newtonian Reflector

q       Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200

q       Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400 

q       Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm

q       Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)

q       Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm 

q       X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25” (with Camera Adaptor)

q       Dual-Fit 1.25”/2” Focuser

q       Parabolic Primary Mirror

q       0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports

q       9x50 Finderscope

q       Direct SLR Camera Connection

q       HEQ5 Syntrek Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount

q       Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drives

q       Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder

q       1.75” Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

q       77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

200mm (8”) f/1000 Computerised GOTO Parabolic Newtonian Reflector

q       Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200

q       Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400

q       Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm

q       Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)

q       Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm

q       X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25” (with Camera Adaptor)

q       Dual-Fit 1.25”/2” Focuser

q       Parabolic Primary Mirror

q       0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports

q       9x50 Finderscope

q       Direct SLR Camera Connection

q       HEQ5 PRO SynScanÔ Super Heavy-Duty

      Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount

      (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)

q       Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors

q       Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder

q       1.75” Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

q       77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

200mm (8”) f/1000 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector

Tube assembly available separately. Supplied complete with 10mm & 25mm eyepieces, 9x50 finderscope, x2 deluxe Barlow lens, tube rings and dovetail mounting bar.

OPTIMISED FOR PRIME FOCUS ASTRO-PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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

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
  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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