{"id":90180,"date":"2025-11-28T15:02:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=90180"},"modified":"2026-08-23T15:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:06:33","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-250pds-eq6-r-pro-goto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-250pds-eq6-r-pro-goto\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-250PDS EQ6-R Pro - 250mm f\/4.8 Newton"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Sky-Watcher Explorer-250PDS EQ6-R Pro: the serious photo station<\/h2>\n<p>The ten-inch imaging Newtonian (254\/1200 mm, f\/4.8) on the EQ6-R Pro: the mount considered the workhorse for heavy setups in the astrophotography world. Dual-speed Crayford focuser, SynScan control, and payload capacity with room to spare: this is a complete imaging station that only needs a camera.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-N-250-1200-PDS-BD-EQ6-R-Telescoop-Explorer-Pro-SynScan-GoTo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sky-Watcher Explorer-250PDS on EQ6-R Pro mount\" class=\"wp-image-90182\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h2>What can you do with it?<\/h2>\n<p>Photographically, this is the class where smaller galaxies, planetary nebulae, and fine structures come within reach: plenty of aperture, plenty of resolution, plenty of signal. Visually, you get a full-fledged deep-sky telescope: globular clusters resolve, nebulae show structure, and planets are razor-sharp. These are tubes that serve two hobbies at once.<\/p>\n<h2>Why a PDS?<\/h2>\n<p>The PDS versions are the photo versions of the Explorer line: the focal point is further out so that a camera comes into focus in prime focus, the tube is internally blackened to prevent stray light, and the focuser is built for the weight of a camera. Visually, you don't lose anything: with the included.<\/p>\n<h2>This is how to get the most out of this telescope<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Collimation at f\/4.8 is a fixed ritual:<\/strong> check for each photoshoot. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-collimation-this-is-how-to-adjust-your-reflector-in-focus\/\">collimation<\/a> It takes two minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Include the comma corrector:<\/strong> For sharp stars all the way to the corners of the sensor, this fast optic requires a corrector. Ordering it at the same time saves you a second waiting period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guiding Loon<\/strong> With this focal length, a small guide scope makes the difference between 60 and 300 second exposures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size and weight:<\/strong> You build this system on-site in parts; a fixed location or pedestal makes all the difference in ease of use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Give the mirror some cooling time<\/strong> (30 to 60 minutes depending on the size) for the sharpest image, visually and in photos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual planetary work:<\/strong> a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-6-mm-planetary-uwa-eyepiece-58-125\/\">6 mm eyepiece<\/a> gives 200x.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>For whom yes and for whom no<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hello<\/strong> the advanced photographer who sets up the ultimate photo station in one go: ten inches of resolution on a mount with plenty of capacity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not<\/strong> Als eerste kennismaking met astrofotografie is dit een steile en prijzige leerschool; Wil je deep-sky-foto&#8217;s zonder montering, guiding en nabewerking, dan zijn de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescopes\/smart-telescopes\/\">smart telescopes<\/a> the shorter route; ours <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/the-best-telescope-for-beginners\/\">Telescope Buying Guide for Beginners<\/a> explain the trade-off.<\/p>\n<h2>Featured accessories<\/h2>\n<p>These accessories add the most after purchase:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coma corrector<\/strong> At f\/5, stars at the edge of the frame appear comet-shaped on the sensor. The Sky-Watcher 2 inch Coma Corrector 1.0x solves this and is the most important first purchase for serious photography with this tube.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheshire eyepiece<\/strong> An imaging Newton only performs with tight collimation; a Cheshire makes the adjustment accurate and fast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light Pollution Filter (2 inch)<\/strong> Under Dutch or Belgian skies, it brings out significantly more contrast in your images and your eyepiece view.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moon Filter 13%:<\/strong> with this opening, the moon is blindingly bright; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-moon-filter-for-telescopes-13-125\/\">Omegon Moon Filter 13% (1.25 inches)<\/a> The light fades. More explanation in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/best-moon-filter-telescope\/\">Moon filter guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrier bag<\/strong> There are suitable bags for the EQ6-R mount and tripod. Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-accessories\/carrier-bags\/\">carrier bags<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical specifications<\/h2>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Design<\/td>\n<td>Newton (reflector)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type<\/td>\n<td>Reflector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aperture (mm)<\/td>\n<td>254<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Focal length (mm)<\/td>\n<td>1200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aperture ratio (f\/)<\/td>\n<td>4,7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resolution<\/td>\n<td>0,45\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Limit value (mag)<\/td>\n<td>13,8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Light output<\/td>\n<td>1320\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Max. useful magnification<\/td>\n<td>510\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tube construction<\/td>\n<td>Full tube<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main mirror design<\/td>\n<td>Parabolic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-N-250-1200-PDS-BD-EQ6-R-Telescoop-Explorer-Pro-SynScan-GoTo-3.jpg\" alt=\"Sky-Watcher Explorer-250PDS on EQ6-R Pro mount, product photo 2\" class=\"wp-image-90183\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<h2>Included in the box<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sky-Watcher Explorer-250PDS optical tube with dual-speed Crayford focuser<\/li>\n<li>EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo Mount with Hand Controller and Tripod<\/li>\n<li>28mm LET-ocular (2-inch)<\/li>\n<li>9\u00d750 optical viewfinder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Honest advice from observers<\/h2>\n<p>We sell and use the Sky-Watcher line ourselves. In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/skywatcher-telescopes\/\">Sky-Watcher merk Guide<\/a> We'll explain which series are strong and which you'd rather skip. View the full range on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/sky-watcher\/\">Sky-Watcher merk Page<\/a>. Order before 11:59 PM for fast delivery, in the Netherlands and Belgium. Uncertain about mounting, guiding, or coma corrector? 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