Konosky 200

[astropete]

hi all can any one give a review of the Konosky 200 telescope with dual axis motors. the kit is on a "sturdy" equatorial mount. any reviews would be greatfull. the scope has a 1000mm fl.

thanks peter

[david o]

Hi Peter, I think that the deafening silence may speak volumes.

My reactions after a quick google are that, whatever the quality of the optics, the 'scope is under-mounted. An 8" Newt on what looks like a copy of an EQ5/CG-5 ?

As for the optics? Can't say beyond that the spider vanes look awfully thick and heavy - those diffraction spikes will be quite noticeable.

A quick look at forum members sigs show few, if any (?), have any model of Konus 'scope.

HTH

[John]

I used to have a Konusky 150mm F/8 refractor. It was exactly the same as the Skywatcher Evostar 150 refractor, except that the colour scheme was yellow.

I believe that the Konusky 200 is pretty much the same as the Skywatcher 200P:

Reflectors - Skywatcher Explorer 200P EQ5

Except that the yellow (older) Konusky versions have the older style (and more wobbly) aluminum tripod legs.

[TheThing]

An 8" scope is not necessarily undermounted on an EQ5!

I have a 200p on an EQ4 which is fine for visual and webcam work. Sometimes, too much emphasis is placed on gette a bigger, more expensive mount when it's not always necessary.

[astropete]

hi guys, thanks for your honest comments. the mount is an EQ5, with add on motors to each axis. the colour scheme is blue, with a rack and pinion focus, with a built in polar sight.

[Jay1973]

I have attached the photograph of the 8" Kornosky-200 motorised telescope that I have, and a picture I have named Moon Dragon that I captured of the Waxing Gibbous Moon.

It is a very heavy telescope, and takes some time getting use to. I replaced the battery pack with a 12 volt DC power adapter that works really well. 

I have also bought a mobile phone adapter and a plossel case of filters and eye pieces.

It is a good telescope, and the optics are great. Having the phone adapter is really good for viewing, taking pictures, and taking videos.