saxon 200DS Astrophotography Newtonian Telescope

The saxon 200DS Astrophotography Newtonian Telescope is a high-performance optical tube assembly (OTA) built for serious astrophotographers and deep-sky observers. With its large 200mm aperture and fast focal ratio, this telescope gathers more light for brighter, sharper images—ideal for capturing galaxies, nebulae, and faint celestial objects.

High Aperture for Exceptional Deep-Sky Views

Offered as an OTA-only model, the saxon 200DS gives you the flexibility to pair it with your preferred mount and customise it with accessories tailored to your imaging needs. Whether you're setting up a dedicated astrophotography rig or upgrading an existing system, this scope provides exceptional optical performance and adaptability.

Designed for Prime-Focus Astrophotography

Designed for prime-focus photography, the saxon 200DS is compatible with coma correctors and camera adapters, helping you achieve professional-quality results with every session.

Explore the Faintest Corners of the Night Sky

Start your journey into deep-sky imaging or expand your astrophotography capabilities with the versatile and powerful saxon 200DS Newtonian OTA.

saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount

Take your astrophotography to the next level with the saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount, a precision-engineered German equatorial mount designed for serious observers and imaging enthusiasts. With advanced computerised GoTo functionality and exceptional tracking accuracy, this mount simplifies celestial navigation and ensures stable, pinpoint alignment of your target objects.

Capable of supporting payloads up to 13.7kg, the HEQ5 is well-suited for popular imaging configurations such as ED80 telescopes with guidescopes and cameras. Its dual saddle head accommodates both Vixen-style (G5) and CGE-style dovetail bars, offering outstanding compatibility across various telescopes and accessories.

Whether you're observing star clusters or capturing faint galaxies, the HEQ5 Pro Mount offers smooth, accurate tracking and access to a database of nearly 42,000 celestial objects—so you can spend more time exploring and less time aligning.

Key Features:

 
• German equatorial mount with high-precision GoTo system

 
• Supports payloads up to 13.7kg – ideal for imaging setups

 
• Compatible with Vixen-style and CGE-style dovetail bars

 
• Access database of ~42,000 celestial objects

 
• Reliable tracking performance for long-exposure astrophotography