Sky-Watcher · Apochromat Refractor
Sky-Watcher Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80 APO Doublet Refractor
Performance Scores
At a Glance
3.31kg
Weight
Specifications
Key Features
- EXPERTLY MATCHED GLASS: The EvoStar series features a matched doublet objective including one synthetic fluorite element, providing excellent color correction for visual and photographic uses
- OUTSTANDING COLOR CORRECTION: Using the finest quality glass and proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), EvoStar refractors produce tack sharp images with accurate color and minimal aberrations
- EVOLVES WITH SKILL: No need to replace this telescope as your skill set evolves. Whether you’re a seasoned astrophotographer or a budding novice, EvoStar refractors are versatile enough to use as your primary optical tube as your skill-set improves
- 10:1 DUAL-SPEED FOCUSER: No matter the eyepiece or camera, finding focus is a breeze with this 10:1 dual-speed Crayford-style focuser
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The EvoStar 80 comes complete with a foam-lined aluminum hard case, 8x50 Right Angle Correct Image (RACI) Finderscope, 2” Dielectric Diagonal, 5mm and 25mm LET Eyepiece, 1.25” Adapter, Mounting Rings and a V-Style Dovetail
Customer Reviews
169 reviews
Best advice I have ever read regarding astronomy? The best scope you own is the one you use the most. I wanted a good sized APO, but something easy enough to limit grab and go. All my searches kept pointing to the Skywatcher 120ED. Here were the deciding factors: Aperture: 120mm is a really nice spo...
The Sky-Watcher Pro 120ED APO is very simply a first class telescope. I did a lot of research before purchasing and when I saw the amazingly low price on Amazon I jumped on it immediately. It comes in a first class aluminum carrying case that is well padded and includes a 2" diagonal and two eyepiec...
Seems to be a great starter scope. I got the 100 due to the price vs the 80. It's not huge but not small either. Solid, but not lightweight. Overall it's a solid performer. The case is absolute junk. Not sure why they even include one since you're going to have to buy something else. As arrived the ...