GSO Newton 200/800 Monorail

GSO Newton 200/800 Monorail

The GSO Newton 200/800 Monorail is a fast Newtonian reflector telescope, specifically designed for astrophotography. Its 200 mm BK7 parabolic primary mirror with 94% reflectivity delivers bright and high-contrast images. The short f/4 focal ratio allows for reduced exposure times, making it ideal for capturing deep-sky objects.

The 2" Monorail focuser with 1:10 micro-reduction ensures precise focusing, even with heavy loads like CCD/CMOS cameras. The robust mechanical design guarantees optimal stability, essential for long-exposure imaging.

Technical specifications

• Optical design: Newtonian reflector

• Aperture: 200 mm

• Focal length: 800 mm (f/4)

• Primary mirror: Parabolic BK7, 94% reflectivity

• Secondary mirror: 70 mm diameter

• Central obstruction: 35%

• Focuser: 2" Monorail with 1:10 micro-reduction, 1.25" adapter

• Finder: 8x50 straight-through optical finder

• Tube: Steel, 730 mm length, 230 mm diameter

• Tube weight: Approx. 8.7 kg

• Included accessories:

  • Tube rings with Vixen-style dovetail

  • 35 mm extension tube

  • Dust caps

Mount compatibility

With a weight of approximately 8.7 kg, this optical tube is compatible with equatorial mounts offering sufficient payload capacity for astrophotography. Modern mounts with harmonic drive or belt-driven systems, such as those offered by iOptron, can be considered for optimal use.

Highlights

• Fast f/4 optics for short exposure times

• High-reflectivity mirrors for bright images

• Precise Monorail focuser suitable for heavy setups

• Robust mechanical design for optimal stability

• Ideal for wide-field astrophotography