Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX 70mm f/7 Air-Spaced Triplet Super Apochromat Refractor Telescope

SKU: SKWS11425 MFR: S11425
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Key Features

  • Experience stunning celestial views with the 70mm aperture, revealing intricate details of distant objects.
  • Capture breathtaking astrophotography with the f/7 focal ratio, perfect for deep-sky imaging.
  • Enjoy effortless setup and portability, making this refractor telescope ideal for on-the-go stargazing.
  • Achieve superior clarity and color correction thanks to the advanced apochromatic lens design.
  • Discover the wonders of the night sky with exceptional magnification power, bringing cosmic marvels closer.
  • Benefit from the user-friendly design and included accessories, ensuring a smooth astronomical journey.
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Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX Specifications

Optical

Optical

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  • Optical Design

    Super-Apochromatic

  • Lens Coating

    Fully multi-coated

  • Lens design

    ED Triplet (Air Spaced)

  • Optical Quality

    Diffraction limited (1/4 wave)

  • Collimatable Cell

    Yes (Push/Pull Cell)

  • Primary Aperture

    70mm

  • Focal Ratio

    f/7

  • Focal Length

    490mm

Observational Info

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  • Dawes Limit

    1.65

  • Rayleigh Limit

    2

  • Limiting Magnitude

    11.7

  • Minimum Magnification

    10x

  • Maximum Magnification

    138x

  • Light Gather

    37% (compared to 60mm)

  • Intended use

    Visual/Imaging

Mechanical

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  • Focuser Type

    Linear Rail Rack & Pinion

  • Focuser Size

    2.7" (68.58mm)

  • Focuser (Dual or Single Speed)

    Dual speed (11:1 ratio)

  • Focuser

    Yes (Rotatable)

  • Camera Adjuster

    Yes

  • Compression Ring

    Yes

  • Drawtube thread size

    M74x1

  • Retractable dew shield

    No (thread-on)

  • OTA material

    Aluminum

  • Dew Shield diameter

    4.17" (105.9mm)

  • OTA Diameter

    3.97" (101mm)

  • Mounting Rings

    Yes

  • Dovetail type

    V-style Mounting foot

  • Dovetail length

    6" (152.4mm)

  • Optical Tube length

    Retracted/Extended: 14.5"/16.5" (368.3mm/419.1mm)

  • Optical Tube weight

    7 lbs (3.17kg) (with included accessories)

  • UPC Code

    810098970709

About Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX

The Elite Astrographs for The Rest of Us
Designed 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.

In 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.

Unsurpassed Performance
Esprit EDXs use three-element air-spaced optics to deliver images equal to scopes costing thousands of dollars more.

Award-winning Optics
All Sky-Watcher Esprit EDXs use laboratory matched lens assemblies, including extra-low dispersion elements, for unrivaled clarity and color correction.

Exclusive Linear-track Focuser
Sky-Watcher's exclusive focuser design combines a rock-solid platform with zero image shift.

Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX Features

  • Triplet super-apochromatic design
  • Three-element, air-spaced optical assembly virtually eliminates false color
  • 70mm aperture, 490mm focal length, f/7 focal ratio
  • FCD-100 glass
  • Thread-on dew shield
  • 2.7" linear rail rack-and-pinion with micro focus
  • Aluminum optical tube with white, glossy finish
  • Camera Angle Adjuster
  • Sturdy carry handle attaches to tube rings

Key Features

  • Experience stunning celestial views with the 70mm aperture, revealing intricate details of distant objects.
  • Capture breathtaking astrophotography with the f/7 focal ratio, perfect for deep-sky imaging.
  • Enjoy effortless setup and portability, making this refractor telescope ideal for on-the-go stargazing.
  • Achieve superior clarity and color correction thanks to the advanced apochromatic lens design.
  • Discover the wonders of the night sky with exceptional magnification power, bringing cosmic marvels closer.
  • Benefit from the user-friendly design and included accessories, ensuring a smooth astronomical journey.

What's in the box:

  • Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX 70mm f/7 Air-Spaced Triplet Super Apochromat Refractor Telescope
  • Tube Rings
  • V-Style Dovetail
  • M48 Camera Adapter
  • Padded Hard Case
  • Sky-Watcher 2 Year Limited Warranty