Designed with the discerning astrophotographer in mind,
3 Element ED APO Objective and 2 Element Field Corrector for true flat field
Sky-Watcher top-of-the-line Esprit refractors deliver the kind of imaging performance one would expect from telescopes costing thousands of dollars more.
SkyWatcher Esprit 80mm Super APO OTA
Designed with the discerning astrophotographer in mind, Sky-Watcher USA’s top-of-the-line Esprit refractors deliver the kind of imaging performance one would expect from telescopes costing thousands of dollars more.
With their three-element air spaced objective lens design, false color is completely eliminated, yielding exceptional contrast and sharpness. The included 2-element field corrector guarantees a flat field across the entire imaging plane. The Sky-Watcher exclusive Helinear Track focusing system provides a smooth, rock-solid focuser with zero image shift.
All Sky-Watcher USA Esprit ED APO refractors come with a 9 x 50 right angle finderscope, 2-inch Star diagonal, 2-element field flattener, camera adapter, D-style dovetail and padded case. Everything you need to get out under the stars.
NB: This scope no longer comes with an eyepiece
SkyWatcher Esprit 80mm Super APO OTAÂ Specifications
Optical Design |
Aporochromatic Refractor |
Diameter |
80mm |
Focal Length |
400mm |
Focal Ratio |
f/5 |
Highest Practical Power |
120 magnification |
Finderscope |
9 x 50 Right Angle Erect Image |
Focuser Diameter |
2.7″ Power Linear Focuser |
Diagonal |
2″ 90 deg. Dielectric Diagonal with 1.25″ adapter |
Tube Weight |
3.7kg |
Tube Dimensions |
8.3cmx45cm |
Shipping Weight |
20kg. |
Shipping Dimensions |
69x51x39 cm3 |
Back Focus |
75mm |
Image Circle |
33mm |
Mounting |
V-Style plate with fixed dew shield |
Esprit 80 ED APO Manual