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Sky-Watcher Esprit 80 mm ED APO Triplet Refractor

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SKU: SKY-S11400
$2,230.00 $1,699.00

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The Perfect Widefield Astrograph from Sky-Watcher!

As one of the premier telescopes of Sky-Watcher, this Esprit 80mm ED APO Triplet Refractor delivers sharp, detailed views of your favorite space objects! Just over three inches of light gathering power and a focal length of 400mm results in a fast focal ratio of f/5. With the plethora of accessories included, prime optics, and versatility, it’s easy to see why this Sky-Watcher 80mm Triplet APO is highly regarded amongst the astronomy community!

This Sky-Watcher 80mm ED comes equipped with three internal lenses for optimized performance. Enjoy superb color correction through the apochromatic design, as well as impressive light transmission with the multiple layers of lens coatings. To get you ready for a night of astronomy, Sky-Watcher has included numerous accessories such as a carrying case, tube rings, a field flattener, and many more! Providing great versatility is a Canon camera adapter for astrophotography, and also comes with the visual necessities of a finderscope and 2” diagonal. Assembled with a sturdy, fixed dew shield, eliminate stray light from entering your optics and reduce the chance of dew forming over your lens!

Pristine Optics in a Compact Design!

As an APO triplet refractor, three air-spaced, fully multi-coated correcting elements are fitted within the telescope to deliver sharp, high contrast views with intense clarity. Two pieces of Schott-BK-7 glass and one piece of FLP-53 ED glass eliminate color fringing for optimal views and images. Internal knife-edge baffling greatly reduces stray light and reflections from bright stars, further enhancing performance! With a focal length of 400mm and 80mm aperture, this wide field astrograph nicely frames large deep sky objects within the field of view.

Delivering Peak Performance With Powerful Inclusions. The Sky-Watcher Esprit 80 ED Is a Must Have!

Designed with astronomy enthusiasts in mind, this top-of-the-line refractor is sure to take your visual sessions or astrophotography to the next level! False color is eradicated with the high quality optics, sharp stars are easily attainable with the 2.7” Rack & Pinion focuser, and the added accessories get you out and under the stars in no time! Read more about this feature-packed Sky-Watcher Esprit 80 mm ED APO Triplet Refractor below.

High Precision Focuser
Furnished with a robust 2.7” Rack & Pinion focuser, smoothly adjust focus for perfectly round stars. The helinear design of this focuser greatly reduces image shift during focusing to help dial in on the precision. As a dual speed focuser, first find rough focus with the larger knob, then hone in on the details with the smaller, more accurate knob. The high quality craftsmanship is able to handle heavy imaging equipment with ease, reducing flexure and improving image quality.

Excels in Both Visual Astronomy & Astrophotography
Thanks to the innovation of Sky-Watcher, utilize the incredible optics for both astrophotography and visual astronomy! Coming standard with a Canon EOS M48 camera adapter, easily attach your Canon DSLR and capture the night sky for yourself. The included doublet field flattener provides sharp stars all the way to the corners for impressive astrophotos. This triplet apochromatic refractor excels in bringing beautiful sights of countless celestial objects with the dielectric diagonal. It also even comes with an 8x50 finder scope to make finding your target a breeze!

Everything You Need Right Out of the Box!
Sky-Watcher has loaded this Esprit 80mm ED with everything you need for an elevated astronomy experience. Numerous accessories are included such as tube rings, a vixen style dovetail plate, as well as astrophotography and visual astronomy essentials! As mentioned above, the Canon EOS camera adapter and dedicated field flattener help create stunning images, and the 8x50 finderscope and 1.25”-2” eyepiece diagonal have you ready for a captivating visual session. To help keep you organized and offer protection of your optics, this Sky-Watcher Esprit 80mm comes complete with an aluminum, foam lined carrying case!

Optimized for Travel
Coming in at only 8lbs, effortlessly pack and transport this Sky-Watcher Esprit 80 for any astro-adventure! Also, as mentioned above, this premier telescope comes standard with a carrying case, making this the perfect grab and go system. Furthering its portability, the compact design easily rides on top of today’s most popular travel mounts, such as the ZWO AM5 or Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi. No matter where your astronomy journey takes you, make sure the Sky-Watcher Esprit 80mm is right by your side!

Astronomy Hub: Your one-stop-shop for Astrophotography Knowledge!

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