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What is the purpose of the three-element air-spaced objective lens design in the Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor?

The three-element air-spaced objective lens design in the Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor is designed to completely eliminate false color. This enhances the contrast and sharpness of the images you capture.

What does the 2-element field corrector do?

The 2-element field corrector included with the Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor ensures a flat field across the entire imaging plane. This means that every part of your image, from center to edge, will be equally sharp and clear.

What accessories come with the Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor?

The Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor comes with a 9 x 50 right-angle finderscope, a 2-inch Star diagonal, a 2-element field flattener, a camera adapter, a D-style dovetail, and a padded case.

Jeremy S : Does this Telescope come with the mount from the picture in this price?
Allan L : Does this price include the tripod and mount?  The ad shows a  mount, but NO WHERE does it specify OTA only, at least I couldn't see it.
Timothy R : Does this come with the tripod or just the telescope itself?

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Review Summary

2022-01-30T07:46:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Jaw dropping first light with cautionary warning about iOptron mounts.

First light was a view of the waxing gibbous moon. Wow! Wow! Wow! Best view of the moon I?ve ever had! What a great moment for first light! There was a thin rim of dark blue aberration very close to the edge of the field but with target centered it was not noticeable. Only when the moon drifted slightly off center with its edge leaving the FoV was this apparent. Next, my mount (iOptron CEM 120) went haywire and I haven?t had a look since. Mount is back in iOptron lab getting fixed now. I strongly caution AGAINST iOptron equipment. This is the second one I?ve had that went south. Support is poor, product more so. But not the SkyWatcher 150! I was soooo thrilled with the view. I can?t wait until my mount gets back!

MARK B.

2017-03-09T11:22:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent telescope

Excellent telescope. Arrived in perfect condition. Views through it are amazing. I mounted it on an AZ-4 alt-az tripod using a 7" Losmandy V-plate, no problems. Can't wait to try it out in Costa Rica later this month! Highly recommended.

STEVEN H.

2017-02-04T08:44:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Y already have two Catadioptrics. The refractor is a good complement por astrophotography. Quality is very good

I am very happy with my new scope. Thanks for your prompt delivery

miguel p.

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Sky-Watcher Esprit Telescope Specifications

  • Optical Design

    ED Triplet

  • Focal Length

    1050mm

  • Aperture

    150mm (6")

  • Focal Ratio

    F/7

  • Lens Glass

    Schott/Ohara ED

  • Lens Coatings

    Fully Multi-Coated

  • OTA Length

    Dew Shield Retracted: 36.9" Dew Shield Extended: 40.5"

  • OTA Outer Diameter

    7.9"

  • OTA Weight (with accessories)

    32 lbs.

  • Focuser

    3.4" Dual Speed R&P

  • Included Eyepieces

    None

  • Included Diagonal

    2" Dielectric

  • Included Finder

    8½50 Right Angle Correct Image

  • Mounting Accessories

    Rings/D-Rail

  • Corrector

    Yes, included flattener.

  • Image Circle (w/ Flattener)

    43mm

  • Dawes Limit

    0.77

  • Rayleigh Limit

    0.93

  • Limiting Magnitude

    13.4

23 Accessories for Sky-Watcher Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor

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  • Mount Accessories (1)
  • Photography Adapters (4)
  • T-Mounts (7)

About Sky-Watcher Esprit Telescope

Experience the unparalleled clarity and precision of the Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor from Sky-Watcher USA, a leading name in high-quality astrophotography equipment. This top-tier refractor telescope is meticulously designed for astrophotographers with a discerning eye for detail, delivering imaging performance that rivals telescopes with significantly higher price tags.

The Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor boasts a three-element air-spaced objective lens design that completely eliminates false color. This results in exceptional contrast and sharpness, allowing you to capture the cosmos in stunning detail.

Included with this refractor is a 2-element field corrector, ensuring a flat field across the entire imaging plane. This feature guarantees that every corner of your celestial images will be as sharp and clear as the center, providing you with comprehensive, high-quality results.

The Sky-Watcher USA Esprit refractors also feature the exclusive Helinear Track focusing system. This innovative system offers a smooth, rock-solid focuser that eliminates image shift, providing you with stable, clear, and consistent images.

Each Esprit refractor comes complete with a 9 x 50 right-angle finderscope, a 2-inch Star diagonal, a 2-element field flattener, a camera adapter, a D-style dovetail, and a padded case. This comprehensive package equips you with everything you need to embark on your astrophotography journey and capture the beauty of the night sky.

With the Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor, you're not just observing the universe, you're immersing yourself in the breathtaking detail and vastness of the cosmos.

Sky-Watcher Esprit Telescope Features

  • High-quality Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor designed for discerning astrophotographers
  • Three-element air-spaced objective lens design for eliminating false color and enhancing contrast
  • Includes 2-element field corrector for a flat field across the entire imaging plane
  • Features Sky-Watcher's exclusive Helinear Track focusing system for zero image shift
  • Comprehensive package includes 9 x 50 right-angle finderscope, 2-inch Star diagonal, 2-element field flattener, camera adapter, and D-style dovetail
  • Comes with a padded case for safe storage and easy transport

Key Features

  • High-quality Esprit 150mm ED Triplet APO Refractor designed for discerning astrophotographers
  • Three-element air-spaced objective lens design for eliminating false color and enhancing contrast
  • Includes 2-element field corrector for a flat field across the entire imaging plane
  • Features Sky-Watcher's exclusive Helinear Track focusing system for zero image shift
  • Comes with a padded case for safe storage and easy transport

What's in the box:

  • 150mm apochromatic 3-element refractor
  • Thread-on field flattener
  • 3.4 " focuser w/micro focus
  • 2 " Diagonal with dielectric coatings
  • 9x50 RA erect-image finderscope
  • Canon camera adapter
  • Tube rings with CGE style dovetail bar
  • Aluminum foam lined case