Sky-Watcher Esprit 80mm ED Triplet APO Refractor
SKU: SKWS11400N
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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.
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 stro...
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Under the stars, the Sky-Watcher USA Esprit 80mm ED Triplet APO Refractor emerges as a premier choice for astrophotographers seeking professional-grade imaging without the exorbitant cost. This high-end refractor telescope is meticulously engineered to meet the exacting demands of night sky photography, offering an unparalleled viewing experience.
At the heart of the Esprit 80mm lies a superior three-element air-spaced objective lens design, meticulously crafted to eliminate chromatic aberration. This advanced optical system ensures that false color is a non-issue, providing astrophotographers with images characterized by exceptional contrast, clarity, and razor-sharp detail.
The Esprit 80mm ED Triplet APO Refractor is further enhanced by the inclusion of a 2-element field corrector. This precision component works to ensure a uniformly flat field across the entire imaging plane, a critical factor for capturing wide-field astronomical images with pinpoint star clarity from edge to edge.
Sky-Watcher USA has integrated their exclusive Helinear Track focusing system into this model, setting a new standard for focuser performance. This robust system offers astrophotographers a smooth focusing experience, free from frustrating image shift, and maintains the stability needed for high-resolution astrophotography.
Comprehensive in its offerings, the Esprit 80mm refractor comes equipped with a suite of essential accessories. Included is a 9 x 50 right-angle finderscope, facilitating the easy location of celestial objects. A 2-inch Star diagonal is provided for comfortable viewing, while the 2-element field flattener and camera adapter make it simple to transition from visual observations to capturing stunning astrophotographs.
Mounting the telescope is effortless with the included D-style dovetail, and the padded case ensures that your investment is protected during transport or storage. With these thoughtful inclusions, the Esprit 80mm ED Triplet APO Refractor stands as a comprehensive package for the dedicated astrophotographer, ready to perform under the celestial canopy.
Sky-Watcher Esprit Telescope Features
- High-end Sky-Watcher USA Esprit 80mm ED Triplet APO Refractor designed for professional-grade astrophotography
- Three-element air-spaced objective lens design eliminates chromatic aberration, ensuring exceptional contrast and sharpness
- Includes 2-element field corrector for a uniformly flat field across the entire imaging plane, essential for wide-field astronomical images
- Features Sky-Watcher USA's exclusive Helinear Track focusing system for a smooth, image-shift-free focusing experience
- Comes equipped with a 9x50 right-angle finderscope, 2-inch Star diagonal, 2-element field flattener, camera adapter, D-style dovetail, and padded case
- Ideal for capturing stunning astrophotographs, offering razor-sharp detail and clarity under the celestial canopy