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Product no.: 92981

Apochromatic refractor AP 72/420 Evostar 72 EDX

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  • ED doublet lens with glass from Ohara, Japan
  • Includes image field rotator
  • High-quality multi-coating
  • For visual observations and astrophotography alike
  • Padded carry case included

Product description

More about the series EvoStar...

The refractors in the EvoStar series not only feature an elegant design, but also premium optics. On various mounts, you will find achromats with two lenses in the lower price segment and apochromats with a double lens system in the higher price segment. The special glass significantly reduces colour aberrations and ensures a spectacular viewing experience.

Due to the use of less glass in their construction, the Evostars are usually lighter and therefore more comfortable to transport than triplets with the same aperture.

The EvoStar 72EDX offers high-quality f/5.8 optics, featuring a premium ED glass lens to prevent chromatic aberrations. A 0.85x flattener/reducer (field flattener) is available as an option for astrophotography.

The optics deliver fine, high-contrast stars. Every glass-to-air surface has been treated with the ‘Metallic High-Transmission Coating’ (MHTC) Antireflex coating, which ensures high transmission and thus a bright image.

The telescope is equipped with a rack-and-pinion focuser with a 2.2" diameter and built-in 360° rotator, as well as an extendable dew shield and a comfortable carrying handle. The latter allows for the attachment of additional accessories.

Apochromatic refractors are obstruction-free and therefore deliver particularly sharp images without the distracting diffraction patterns seen in other optical telescope systems.

The Sky-Watcher EvoStar ED Doublets are the refractors of choice for many astrophotographers due to their combination of high performance and reasonable price.

As they contain less glass in their construction, they are much lighter compared to triplet refractors of the same size or other multi-element ED refractor designs.

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)
72
Focal length (mm)
420
Aperture ratio (f/)
5,8
Resolving capacity
1,92
Limit value (mag)
11,1
Light gathering capacity
110
Max. useful magnification
144
lens design
Doublet
Tube weight (kg)
2,3
Tube material
Aluminium
Tube length (mm)
381
Carrying length (mm)
341
Coating
MHTC
Stray light baffles in the OTA
yes
Tube construction
Full tube

Focuser


Type of build
Gear rack
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2
Free aperture (mm)
55,9
Motorized
no
Ring clamp
yes
Gear reduction
1:10 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
no
Carry case
yes
finder base
Vixen/Skywatcher Level
Tube clamps
yes

General


Series
EvoStar

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
no

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 72/420 Evostar 72 EDX
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