Sky-Watcher Evostar 72 APO Refractor

VISIT OUR EBAY STORE Sky-Watcher Evostar 72 APO Refractor Condition: Brand New in Original Packaging SKU: S11180 Features Focal length of 420 mm Matched lens assembly with one ED element Compact and travel friendly 16.5 inches long and 4.3 pounds 2″ dual speed Crayford focuser Delivers dramatic, coal-black skies and contrast-rich views Textured off-white aluminum casting Product Description Stargazing but more. The Sky-Watcher Evostar gives you the ability to see whats normally not visible to the average eye. With this refractor telescope you will see stunning views that are literally out of this world. Go ahead, dont be shy to explore your surroundings, your skies, your universe. Its all in your hands with this easy to maneuver and easy to use amateur refractor telescope. Features The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72 APO Refractor is a 72 mm apochromatic refractor with matched lens assembly with one ED element. The refractor has a focal length of 420 mm with a focal ratio of 5.8. Its compact and travel friendly optical tube is only 16.5 inches long and 4.3 pounds, giving you the option of carrying and setting up your telescope practically anywhere. It comes with a 2″ dual speed Crayford focuser helping the amateur astronomer with its precise focusing. Sky-Watcher Evostar 72 APO Refractor provides the finest images obtainable in its design class. This doublet refractor delivers dramatic, coal-black skies and faithful, contrast-rich views of planetary and deep-space phenomenon that are second to none. Sky-Watcher Evostar 72 APO Refractor is the logical choice for the discriminating amateur astronomer looking for an investment in advanced instrumentation for exceptional viewing and astrophotography. Observatory-Class Optics The EvoStar 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 refractor eliminates 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 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. Hand-Crafted Quality Like the optics, the tube is beautifully crafted featuring rolled steel with our Sky-Watcher signature Black Diamond metal-flake finish. To contrast, the front and rear cells are constructed with a textured off-white aluminum casting. Whether you’re viewing from a home observatory or at an outreach event, the EvoStar refractor stands out amongst a crowded field of telescopes. Economic Apochromatic doublets have some distinct advantages over triplets. Using two-element objective lenses rather than three reduces optical tube weight and produces higher levels of contrast. Because of this, visual astronomers will benefit greatly from using a doublet over a triplet, especially when viewing objects with high levels of detail. Doublets also cool to an ambient temperature faster than triplets, making acclimation quicker. For the visual astronomer looking to try their hand at astrophotography, the Sky-Watcher EvoStar refractor series provides the perfect pathway to professional-level imaging without the need for a second mortgage. Doublets cost less to produce, making them considerably less expensive than triplets. 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 photography. What’s in the Box Sky-Watcher 72 APO Refractor Dual-speed 2” Crayford-type focuser with 1.25” adaptor Tube-ring attachment hardware with V-style dovetail plate Aluminum case Specifications Optical Design: ED Doublet Focal Length (mm): 420 Focal Ratio: 5.8 Lens Elements: 2 Lens Glass: Matched lens assembly with one ED element Focuser: 2″ Dual Speed Crayford Included Eyepieces: None Included Finder: None Included Diagonal: None OTA Length: 16.5 inches OTA Outer Diameter: 3.5 inches OTA Weight (with accessories): 4.3 pounds Shipping Payment Returns Feedback Shipping for this item is free in the Continental US Lower 48 states only. Shipping Fees include all handling & insurance. For Domestic Shipping to the Lower 48 States: All shipping prices include shipping, handling and insurance (if necessary). For Domestic Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Territories, APO & FPO: For many items to these destinations there will be an additional shipping fee. 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