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Sky-Watcher Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80 APO Doublet Refractor

37Below Average
(169 reviews)
Apochromat Refractor
Amazon's Choice

Price updated Mar 22, 2026

Performance Scores

Value
33
Beginner
32
Astrophoto
12
Portability
63
Planetary
22
Deep Sky
7

At a Glance

3.31kg

Weight

Specifications

Optical DesignApochromat Refractor
GoToNo
TrackingNo
Weight3.31 kg
Smart TelescopeNo
FinderFinder scope
FocuserDual-speed Crayford

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

4.4

169 reviews

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Best advice I have ever read regarding astronomy

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...

Amazon Customer·Dec 30, 2016·Verified
A great deep space telescope

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...

Jeffrey W. McClure·May 25, 2012·Verified
UPDATE Solid first scope. Arrived with a paint chip on tube. Case is garbage and shoudn't be trusted

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 ...

Jonathan·Nov 30, 2022·Verified
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