Sky-Watcher Evostar 150DX APO Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly

SKU: SKWS11195

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2025-04-23T11:09:13

Rated 4 out of 5

Good scope

very good optics and overall design, for imaging or guiding.

Ronald P.

2024-01-29T15:49:55

Rated 5 out of 5

A great OTA

This is a great little starter OTA for astrophotography and seeing as well. You'll need the field flattener for astrophotography, but well worth it.

Gloria E.

2023-08-30T10:09:08

Rated 2 out of 5

Needs Attachments To Use

Scope has long focus only attainable with extension tubes (not provided). Can't plop in an eyepiece or attach camera without accesories. Has no instructions on how to use. Customer service advice: "It's only an Optical Tube Assembly." I can't comment on optics. Scope is nicely made and looks great!.

GARY S.

2023-07-05T11:38:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Sky-Watcher EvoStar 100ED / ProED 100 Refractor Manual Location

The manual for this item can easily be found on the manufacturer's website. skywatcher dot com/ download / manual/

Charles B.

2021-04-22T17:10:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Sky Watcher evostar 120 ED

I love the quality build on the scope, unfortunately I still haven?t used it outside yet. But it looks awesome

DAVID F.

2018-08-28T09:29:47

Rated 5 out of 5

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 waxing moon (about 3/4 full), but it was barely noticeable and did not detract from the views. I mounted the scope on my Celestron AVX mount, which proved to be very steady. On my first night with the scope, I viewed several galaxies, double stars, globular and open clusters, as well as the Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Saturn. All the views were tack sharp and pleasant. All together, a great scope.

PETER P.

2016-10-19T11:35:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome telescope

Excellent telescope relation cost/benefit. All accesories included. Its like "plug&play". I´m an amateur astrophotographer. I only use it for astrophotography, not for terrestrial view. Excellent and sharp images. First time to use and boy an APO ED. I´m sure you are going to enjoy it. Highly recommended. Adorama´s custermer service: A++.

CARLOS A.

2013-11-25T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

No Manual Included

The scope looked good. Unfortunately, the manual was missing. I searched on line for one but I was unsuccessfully.

Not H.

2013-05-20T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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 views with the Wow Factor!

Jeffrey M.

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Sky-Watcher EvoStar Specifications

  • Optical Design

    ED Doublet

  • Aperture (Diameter)

    150mm

  • Focal Length

    1200mm

  • F-Ratio

    f/8

  • Lens Elements

    2

  • Lens Glass

    Matched lens assembly with one ED element

  • Focuser

    3.4" Dual Speed Rack & Pinion Focuser

  • Included Eyepieces

    None

  • Included Finder

    None

  • Included Diagonal

    None

  • Mount Type

    D-style dovetail

  • OTA Length

    50.5 inches

  • OTA Outer Diameter

    7.1 inches

  • OTA Weight

    22 pounds (with accessories)

  • Warranty

    Sky-Watcher warranty

  • UPC Code

    050234111959

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Beautiful Views

By Jeffrey M.

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

By PETER P.

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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Sky-Watcher Evostar refractors provide the finest images obtainable in their design class. These doublet refractors deliver dramatic, coal-black skies and faithful, contrast-rich views of planetary and deep-space phenomenon that are second to none. Sky-Watcher Evostar refractors are the logical choice for the discriminating amateur astronomer looking for an investment in advanced instrumentation for exceptional viewing and astrophotography.

Key Features

  • 150 mm apochromatic refractor with matched lens assembly with one ED element
  • 1200 mm focal length (f/8))
  • Dual-speed 3.4" rack-and-pinion focuser
  • Tube-ring attachment hardware with V-style dovetail plate
  • Aluminum case

What's in the box:

  • Sky-Watcher EvoStar 150DX 150mm APO Refractor Optical Tube Assembly
  • Dual-speed 3.4 " Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
  • Tube-ring attachment hardware with V-style Dovetail
  • Foam Lined Aluminum Carry/ Storage Case
  • Sky-Watcher Warranty