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Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy (S11100)

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Style: ProED 80 APO


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 youre 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

Description

For astronomers looking to elevate their viewing experience with superior extra-low dispersion glass, look no further than Sky-Watcher’s EvoStar series of apochromatic doublets. The EvoStar ED refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, designed to deliver optimum visual and photographic performance. Even when observing bright planetary objects, the EvoStar ED refractor minimizes color fringing to deliver an image with tack-sharp stars. Central to Sky-Watcher’s color correction is their Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™), which eliminates virtually all false color. All EvoStar ED refractor optical tubes have been light-baffled to minimize stray light, and the tube interior features a matte black finish to prevent light reflections from reaching the focal plane. For the visual astronomer looking to try their hand at astrophotography, the Sky-Watcher EvoStar ED refractor series provides the perfect pathway to professional-level imaging without the need for braking the bank. Additionally, fewer lens elements means less glass, which means less weight. Less weight means you can handle your equipment with a less beefy – thus less expensive – mount. With these savings you can invest in a new camera or laptop to enhance your astrophotography. Sky-Watcher EvoStar includes rings and a dovetail, giving you the perfect setup that’s ready to go at a moment’s notice. The 2” dual- speed Crayford-style focuser provides precise focusing using roller bearings that provide minimal image shift. This 80mm EvoStar also includes a right- angle 8x50mm viewfinder with bracket; 2” dielectric diagonal; two 1.25” LE (Long Eye relief) eyepieces (LET 25mm and LET5mm); 1.25” focuser adaptor; and tube ring attachment hardware that works with compatible mounts. Our optical tubes are shipped with a foam-lined aluminum case to help transport your investment to and from star parties or any other field-based observation.

Brand: Sky Watcher


Eye Piece Lens Description: GLASS


Objective Lens Diameter: 80 Millimeters


Product Dimensions: 29"D x 12"W x 15"H


Focus Type: Auto Focus


Finderscope: Reflex


Item Weight: 7.3 Pounds


Lens Coating Description: Ultra-High Transmission Coated


Eye Piece Lens Description: GLASS


Objective Lens Diameter: 80 Millimeters


Focus Type: Auto Focus


Finderscope: Reflex


Lens Coating Description: Ultra-High Transmission Coated


Brand: Sky Watcher


Product Dimensions: 29"D x 12"W x 15"H


Item Weight: 7.3 Pounds


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    • It's a great looking scope with great optics
Style: ProEd 100 APO
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It's a great looking scope with great optics. Understand that now they are renamed EVOSTAR which is written on the side and comes with a green dovetail mounting plate. Optics are good. Well worth it for a 100mm apo on a budget. The case is just a case. Eyepieces are of regular eyepiece quality. The 5mm is a nice planetary EP if you don't own many eyepieces. Downfalls really only include that with the case, where the foam inserts are, you have to move your rings so that it will fit, rather than keeping them where you know you're balancing point is, makes setting up a few minutes longer. Edit. This is an amazing telescope. Seriously. The views are superb. Had it for almost two months now. Greatest under a 1000 dollars. The case isn't that bad. The eyepieces are actually quite good. You'll want better though. This scope deserves it. The planets are awesome through this scope. Wide field 2" eyepieces have stars looking pinpoint. Love it My second edit Since purchasing the 100ED, I went ahead and purchased the 120ED. This scope is amazing. Slightly more light gathering brings in slightly more planetary detail, slightly more stars, does amazing with doubles. By far my favorite scope I’ve purchased behind a 10” dob. Mounting is easy as it doesn’t take much more than what you needed for the 100ED. If you can afford the 120ED, I’d take it over the 100ED any day. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018 by Jon Jon
    • Seems like a solid choice
Style: ProEd 100 APO
Review Image by Christopher K. Christopher K.
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Here are a few photos I have taken with my Skywatcher evo-star 100. I haven't learned all the post processing, calibration frames, stacking methods, etc. but I did what I could at the moment. I wanted a good step-up telescope from my previous Solo mark 130eq. This seems like a good choice for me to learn on. It's a little big compared to some. You're going to want a good sturdy, expensive mount to go with it. Like other have said, the case it comes in is pretty flimsy, but is alright as long as you aren't doing a lot of traveling. The focuser seems to be on the cheaper side Aswell. It can seem to slip sometimes with a camera attached. The finder scope that comes with it is not really cheap, and it also is not expensive either. Good for visual, but not if your plan on using a guide scope. The image is a lot clearer, and crisp from other cheap telescopes out there. Overall, this scope is very good scope. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023 by Christopher K. Christopher K.
    • Great quality scope
Style: ProEd 100 APO
I had been eyeing this scope for a while, but already had a scope that worked just fine, until I dropped it and broke it. I immediately ordered this scope as an upgrade to my broken one. Just about every review I saw of the best refractor telescopes to get included this one. I would have liked to get the 120mm, but it's $2000. More than I can justify for a telescope. When I got it and took it out of the box I was immediately impressed. Much better build quality than my old $300 telescope. I comes in a hard aluminum case with form inserts for the telescope the two lenses 20mm and 5mm and the diagonal which can handle 2" or 1.5" eyepieces and the spotting scope. I had to buy a tripod as this scope doesn't come with one. looking through this scope images are much brighter than with my other scope. There is also no color fringing on the edges of planets which was a problem with my old scope. The images are crisp and clear. I haven't had it for long, but so far I have looked at the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn and Venus. My old scope was a 102mm so the same size this one, but this scope has a longer focal length of 900mm so I get more magnification from my eyepieces. If I have to find a weak spot on this scope, it might be the eyepieces. I think they are good eyepieces, but you could probably get better (which I will). Overall I am very happy with this scope and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good quality telescope. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021 by B. Menke
    • Great optics!!!!
Style: ProEd 100 APO
This is an excellent budget APO scope for visual and astrophotography. The orion .8 reducer gives a completely flat field across an APS-C sensor, The focuser is better than online forums will lead you to believe. Just follow a tutorial on how to adjust it correctly, and don't over tighten the screws. I bought this scope slightly used ( probably a customer return) and someone had sheared the finder screw off and jacked up the focuser. After about 30 minutes of easy work I had a flawless spankin new scope for $550. Thanks Warehouse deals!!!. Some say the the ed80 or the skywatcher ProED 80 is the way to go. I won't disagree that you will get images a little faster. However, if your wanting to look at planets and brighter dso visually as well this scope is the one to get. AT F9 It is a true APO.. The 80mm at F7.5 will show a smidge of false color here and there. I think 900mm focal length is a good spot for DSO imaging. You can put the reducer on and Your shooting widefield or leave it off and enjoy a nice flat field and get some more resolution out of your target. This scope is easy to balance and is not objective heavy. I removed the long vixen dovetail and put on a shorter one that allowed piggybacking my ST80 on top as a guide scope. This works extremely well with an AVX mount (once you've tuned it and learned to autoguide). Bottom line.... Your not going to find an APO in this price range that can image this good and put up views of the planets this good. There is no other contenders in this price range. First rate optics in a 4" doublet!!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017 by Jason Burns
    • The ability to focus a telescope is important.
Style: ProEd 100 APO
The focuser on the one I received was unusable. Sky-Watcher Crayford focusers have a bad reputation but this one was totally useless. Live and learn I guess but for cryin' out loud!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021 by Stephen Van Patten

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