The Sky-Watcher Explorer-200 (EQ5) 200mm (8"") f/1000 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector telescope features 0.5mm ultra-thin secondary mirror supports to reduce diffraction spikes & light loss, & high quality Paraboloidal primary mirrors to eliminate spherical aberration. The mirrors are 'parabolised' to bring all the light rays to the same focal point to produce sharp images which are full of contrast & detail. The 200P comes with a stable tripod & solid EQ5 equatorial mount which guides you to thousands of objects in the night sky. The 200P is the ideal choice for keen astronomers & the serious adult beginner & is perfect for observing the moon, planets, nebulae, star clusters & general deep sky observation.