Description
Highlights
- 72 mm apochromatic refractor with matched lens assembly with one ED element
- 420 mm focal length (f/5.8)
- Dual-speed 2" Crayford-type focuser
- Tube-ring attachment hardware with V-style dovetail plate
- Aluminum case
Note: Does not include mount, eyepiece or diagonal. If adding eyepieces or diagonals, please note that the focuser is 2". 1.25" accessories will require an adapter to be added.
Sky-Watcher Evostar refractors provide the finest images obtainable in their design class. These doublet refractors deliver dramatic, coal-black skies and faithful, contrast-rich views of planetary and deep-space phenomenon that are second to none. Sky-Watcher Evostar refractors are the logical choice for the discriminating amateur astronomer looking for an investment in advanced instrumentation for exceptional viewing and astrophotography.
What's in the Box
- Sky-Watcher 72 mm EvoStar ED APO Refractor Telescope
- 2" Dual-Speed Crayford-Style Focuser
- Aluminum Case
- Tube Rings with Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate
Specifications
| SKU | S11180 |
| UPC | 050234111805 |
| Optical Info | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | ED Doublet |
| Lens Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
| True Aperture (mm) | 72 |
| Primary Aperture (mm) | 72 |
| F/Ratio | 5.9 |
| Focal Length (mm) | 420 |
| Observational Info | |
| Dawes Limit | 1.61 |
| Rayleigh Limit | 1.94 |
| Limiting Mag. | 11.7 |
| Minimum Magnification | 10 |
| Maximum Magnification | 142 |
| General Info | |
| Focuser | 2" Dual Speed Crayford |
| OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) | 16.5" |
| OTA Outer Diameter | 3.5" |
| OTA Weight (with accessories) | 4.3 |
| Accessories | |
| Mounting Accessories | Rings/V-Rail |
| Included Case | Yes |
| Corrector | No (optional) |
| Shipping Weights & Dimensions | |
Additional Resources
What can I see with this telescope?
Max reasonable eyepiece power (no Barlow) in good seeing is approximately
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Bright objects such as the Moon and planets may allow you to use approximately
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Larger aperture (diameter) telescopes will produce a brighter view of objects
Viewing location and sky conditions can vary and will affect actual results.