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Super-Apochromatic
Fully multi-coated
ED Triplet (Air Spaced)
Diffraction limited (14 wave)
Yes (PushPull Cell)
100mm
f5.5
550mm
1.16
1.4
12.5
14x
197x
204% (compared to Esprit 70EDX)
VisualImaging
Linear Rail Rack & Pinion
3.4 (86.36mm)
Dual speed (111 ratio)
Yes (Rotatable)
Yes
Yes
M74x1
No
Aluminum
5.7 (144.78mm)
Yes
14-20 (top threads)
D-style
6.75 (171.45mm)
RetractedExtended 22.25 (565.15mm) (fixed)
16 lbs (7.25kg) (with included accessories)
810098970716
bThe Elite Astrographs for The Rest of UsbbrDesigned with the discerning astrophotographer in mind, Sky-Watcher's ALL NEW top-of-the-line Esprit EDX refractors deliver the kind of imaging performance one would expect from telescopes costing thousands of dollars more. With the Esprit's three-element, air-spaced objective lens design, false color is virtually eliminated, yielding exceptional contrast and sharpness. Each element is fully multi-coated with Sky-Watcher's proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), producing a transmission rate that rivals any refractor on the market.brbrIn addition to superb optics, all Esprits feature exclusive dual-speed, Helinear track focusers, which provide smooth, rock-solid focusing with zero image shift. Using a Camera Angle Adjuster which is found on the end of the focuser drawtube and allows for orientation of your camera or eyepieces without needing to rotate the entire focuser. All Sky-Watcher Esprit EDX refractors come with mounting rings, dovetail plate, camera adapter, and foam-lined hard case.brbrbUnsurpassed PerformancebbrEsprit EDXs use three-element air-spaced optics to deliver images equal to scopes costing thousands of dollars more.brbrbAward-winning OpticsbbrAll Sky-Watcher Esprit EDXs use laboratory matched lens assemblies, including extra-low dispersion elements, for unrivaled clarity and color correction.brbrbExclusive Linear-track FocuserbbrSky-Watcher's exclusive focuser design combines a rock-solid platform with zero image shift.