Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80ED / ProED 80mm Doublet APO Refractor Telescope Optical Tube
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Beautiful Views
I'm a bit of a scope junkie and have owned many. Tend to buy scopes, use them for a while and then give them away. This scope is a keeper! Great wide field views of brighter objects. Optics are fantastic. Mounted scope on Celestron CG-4 Equatorial Tripod. The Right Ascension knob at some stiction when I first used the scope but a little spray of silicone lubricant fixed that. I also added a Tel-Rad for easier target pointing. A very capable APO Refractor that will provide very satisfying...
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Great wide field refractor
The Skywatcher EvoStar 80Ed is a great scope for the money. Views are excellent using the supplied 20mm and 5mm eyepieces. I was unsure how the scope would respond using the 5mm eyepiece, and was pleasantly surprised that the views with this ocular were sharp and crisp. Criticisms of doublets are based on the tendency of these scopes to provide green or purple fringing around the edges of bright objects. With the 20mm eyepiece, I was able to discern minor green fringing around the waxin...
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Discover the unparalleled clarity and precision of the Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80ED / ProED 80mm Doublet APO Refractor Telescope Optical Tube, a high-quality instrument designed for both amateur astronomers and astrophotography enthusiasts. This advanced telescope features a doublet apochromatic lens system with extra-low dispersion (ED) glass, which significantly reduces chromatic aberration and provides high-fidelity, contrast-rich views of celestial wonders.
The EvoStar 80ED / ProED is renowned for its ability to produce the sharpest and most accurate images possible from a telescope of its class. The 80mm aperture and 600mm focal length create a powerful combination that allows for an expansive field of view, perfect for observing detailed structural features on planets like Jupiter and Saturn, as well as the intricate crater detail on the Moon's surface.
Astrophotographers will appreciate the telescope's wide-field capabilities, making it an exceptional choice for capturing stunning images of nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies. The optical tube's innovative design ensures that light is concentrated into the central airy-disk and first diffraction rings, resulting in sharper images without the interference of a central obstruction, a common issue with reflector telescopes.
The EvoStar 80ED / ProED is not only powerful but also portable and durable. Its compact size makes it an ideal travel companion for stargazers looking to explore dark-sky locations. The included 2" eyepiece provides a comfortable viewing experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the night sky for extended periods.
This refractor telescope stands out with its ultra-high contrast and exquisite detail, enabling users to scrutinize the subtlest celestial features under optimal conditions. The use of fluorite in the second lens element, a material known for its exceptional optical properties, ensures the virtual elimination of residual false color, delivering dramatic, coal-black skies and faithful views that are truly second to none.
Whether you're an aspiring astrophotographer or a seasoned stargazer, the Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80ED / ProED 80mm Doublet APO Refractor Telescope Optical Tube is a powerful, innovative, and reliable choice that promises to enhance your astronomical observations and imaging. Discover the universe with clarity and precision like never before with this exceptional instrument from Adorama.
Sky-Watcher EvoStar Features
- Virtually Eliminates Residual Chromatic Aberration
- Pride and Perfection in Optical Manufacturing
- Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings: Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied to ensure optimum light through-put. The proprietary Sky-Watcher "Metallic High-Transmission Coatings" (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class
- Light-Baffled Optical Systems: The objective lens cell is light-baffled to reject stray, unfocused light. The draw tube is likewise baffled to insure optimum contrast. The tube interior is flat blackened to help prevent unfocused internal light reflections from reaching the focal plane
- Precision 2" Crayford-style Focuser is Standard: Optical focus is achieved by means of a mechanically ultra-smooth, backlash-free, precision 2" Crayford-style rack & pinion focuser-assembly with 1.25" adaptor. Focuser offers 2 speeds for fine and ultra-fine focusing adjustments
- Tube Materials: The optical tube material is aluminum, powder-coated reflective gloss black with gold fleck accent. The front and back cells are cast-aluminum painted white, or black
- Telescope Tube Attachment Hardware: The Sky-Watcher APO optical tube comes with attachment hardware that allows them to be securely fastened to the SW EQ5P mount
Key Features
- Doublet APO refractor with 80mm ED glass for reduced chromatic aberration and high-quality imaging
- Expansive 600mm focal length ideal for wide-field astronomical observation and astrophotography
- Compact and portable design, perfect for travel and stargazing in remote dark-sky locations
- 2" eyepiece diameter for comfortable, immersive viewing experiences of celestial phenomena
- Advanced optical performance with ultra-high contrast and sharp planetary details
What's in the box:
- EvoStar 80ED / ProED 80mm Doublet APO Refractor Telescope Optical Tube
- RA 8x50mm Viewfinder with Bracket
- 2 " Dielectric Diagonal
- Two 1.25 " LE (Long Eye Relief) Eyepieces (LE20mm and LE5mm)
- 1.25 " Focuser Adaptor
- Tube Ring Attachment Hardware for Mounting to Sky-Watcher EQ5PRO Mount (or Other Compatible Mount)
- Foam Lined Aluminum Carry/Storage Case
- Sky-Watcher Warranty
