The setting circles on the mount are not that useful. ALL Sky-Watcher reflectors are Multi-Coated with Silicon Dioxide as standard for Optimum Durability and Long Term Performance. Silicon dioxide produces a much more durable coat than silicon monoxide but requires specialized equipment to apply it and is therefore more expensive. Well packaged with all items included. First telescope Extremely quick delivery. Assembly of the mount was easily achieved, following the instructions included. COVID-19 LOCKDOWN DELIVERY INFO - We are shipping normally with only some minor delays, all deliveries are now contact-less. (14/12/2018) Leo - Plymouth, Very pleased A mostly well constructed telescope.The EQ5 mount appears to have changed design but is very substantial and has a neat polar sighting scope built in, though main bolt could do with a few more threads engaging.A simple mod. The mount is perfect for this size scope but may struggle if you wish to move into imagining. Das Teleskop wurde kurzfristig geliefert und kam sorgfältig verpackt in drei Paketen an. All rights reserved.VAT: GB946500425, Go to wish list Or click close to return to your product, We are shipping normally during the lockdown with social distancing measures leading to some minor delays to keep everybody safe. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory tray. Nice focusser and solid sturdy mounting. Reasonably straight forward assembly (this is my first proper telescope). Copyright © 2020 Harrison Telescopes Limited. The mirrors are parabolized to bring all the light rays to the same focal point to give sharp, contrasty images. Sky-Watcher Explorer-200P (EQ5) review; Sky-Watcher Explorer-200P (EQ5) review . Very robust tripod. Send us your images . The eyepieces do their job well enough but you'll want to upgrade them after awhile. Laser collimator made setting up simple. All Sky-Watcher f/5 ('fast') Newtonian Reflectors and Dobsonian models feature High Quality Parabolic Primary Mirrors to eliminate spherical aberrations inherent in 'fast' focal length reflectors with spherical primary mirrors. Subscribe. Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports. I bought the eyepiece set offer to which was half price so a great deal overall. Very pleased with results so far. Specifications:Magnifications (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 (Simply add a T-Ring) EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount Built-in Polar Alignment Scope1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray 77% more Light Gathering than 150mm, very good Delivered next day even in lock down impressed. The scope is exactly as advertised. The very sturdy EQ5 Equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. Setting circles need to be huge to be accurate but they still provide them albeit small to remain a practical size on the mounts on all makes of German equatorials in recent years. (03/12/2018) David - Devon, Excellent Scope This is an impressive scope and mount. Arrived faster than I expected, especially close to Christmas. Amazing telescope & Sturdy EQ5 (09/02/2018) Martin - Yorkshire, Excellent scope Excellent service from Harrison. The Sky-Watcher Explorer-200 (EQ5) 200mm (8″) f/1000 Parabolic … TV show. Very well packaged with excellent build quality. All items listed in the contents page were checked. (23/03/2017) Kevin Davis - North Dorset, impressive telescope Really pleased with this choice of telescope. All Sky-Watcher f/5 Newtonian Reflectors feature 0.5mm ultra-thin secondary mirror supports to reduce diffraction spikes and loss of contrast. Die Optik ist gut verarbeitet und macht einen wertigen Eindruck. Delivered next day even in lock down impressed. (02/03/2020) -, Initial setup and calibration of new unit The OTA and EQ5 mount was received safely packed & free from visible defects. As mentioned, the 200p is an 8 inch (hence 200 for 200mm) mirror, and its tube measures 920mm in length, its focal length is F/5. Collimation of the OTA was hindered by an overtightened 2nd mirror centre-screw. (27/06/2017) Gary Hill - London, Impressive piece of kit Researched a lot before this purchase and am very impressed with the outcome, it is a sight to behold when up and gives stunning views. Newsletter. Reviews. The telescope needed collimating.