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Apochromatic refractor AP 70/490 Esprit 70 EDX

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  • Triplet with two air gaps and central FCD-100 element
  • Includes image field rotator
  • High-quality multi-coating
  • Compact and easy to transport
  • Transport cases included in delivery

Product description

More about the series ESPRIT...

The ESPRIT series of apochromatic refractors are the first choice for demanding observers and astrophotographers! The three-lens apochromats feature an objective lens made from an ED element from Ohara, Japan. This guarantees true-colour images from the Moon to deep sky objects.

Sky-Watcher's own "Metallic High-Transmission Coating" (MHTC) is the highest quality Antireflex coating in its class and ensures a bright image.

The Esprit EDX Apo Triplets are designed for demanding astrophotographers, but also allow for pure visual observation. The corrected optical system produces images with no perceptible colour aberration, even with the brightest objects, and with exceptional contrast and sharpness!

The Esprit-70EDX is a new model in the series and is particularly compact. Hoya FCD100 glass from Japan is used as the ED element. Each glass-air surface has been coated using the Skywatcher MHTC process to achieve maximum light transmission of 99.5%.

The extremely stable, CNC-machined Linear Power focuser with reduction gear has a high payload and no backlash. It is equipped with a 2.8" focuser tube with scale. The focuser is not rotatable, but the telescope comes with a rotation adapter that helps to optimally align the sensor with the celestial object.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Refractor
Type of build
Apochromat
Aperture (mm)
70
Focal length (mm)
490
Aperture ratio (f/)
7
Resolving capacity
1,97
Limit value (mag)
11
Light gathering capacity
100
Max. useful magnification
140
lens design
Triplet
Glass material
HOYA FCD-100
Tube weight (kg)
3,2
Tube material
Aluminium
Tube length (mm)
420
Carrying length (mm)
368
Coating
MHTC
Stray light baffles in the OTA
yes

Focuser


Type of build
Hybrid
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2
Connecting threaded socket (camera-side)
M56
Free aperture (mm)
71
Motorized
no
Gear reduction
1:11 fine focusing
Rotating
yes

Mount


Type of build
OTA
Mounting type
no mount

Included accessories


Finder scope
without
Dew Shield
yes
Deviating optics
no
Corrector
without
Prism rail
Vixen-Style
Solar Filters
no
Carrying handle
yes
Transport cases
yes
finder base
Vixen/Skywatcher Level
Tube clamps
yes

General


Series
ESPRIT

Area of application


Astrophotography
yes
Moon & Planets
yes
Nature Observation
no
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
no
Advanced
yes
Observatories
yes

Product safety

Manufacturer: Pacific Telescope Corp, 160-11880 Hammersmith Way, V7A 5C8 Richmond BC, CA, www.skywatcher.com
Responsible person: Optical Vision Limited, Duracher Straße 11, 87437 Kempten, DE, [email protected]

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Skywatcher Apochromatic refractor AP 70/490 Esprit 70 EDX
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