Skywatcher Equinox 80 PRO Telescope

We took five, two-minute exposures of the Pleiades & Andromeda galaxy which were then stacked and image-enhanced using K3CCD tools. They gave a tremendous amount of detail – in fact they were the best images of these objects I have ever taken…”The view was pin-sharp across 85 percent with the 20mm lens and there was no apparent colour fringing at all around the stars”…Overall the refractor performed well on all tasks. It would make a top quality addition to any astronomers scope collection! BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE "The quality of the star images cannot be faulted, and a higher magnification of Mars showed surface detail well." Endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Sky-Watcher is pleased to introduce a Special Edition of their renowned ED refractors. The same First-Class optics as the Evostar-ED PRO models are now housed in tube assemblies of even higher quality. The tubes are Precision CNC machined & Hard Anodized and feature superb rotatable, tension adjustable Dual-Speed Crayford focusers and Retractable Dewshields. These are exceptionally high Performance telescopes for Planetary and Widefield Deep-sky observations as well as Astrophotography and CCD imaging. Additionally, these telescopes provide outstanding results for Birdwatching and general terrestrial use.

Whether your interests are primarily Visual Astronomy, Astrophotography or Birdwatching, the Sky-Watcher Equinox ED APO refractors will satisfy and exceed the most demanding requirements. Whether used as viewing instruments or telephoto lenses, they are unsurpassed for mechanics, portability and quality of image.

The Equinox 80 is another excellent choice for birding, nature study, and photography. Its fast, high-contrast optics and generous field of view make it an ideal instrument for studying larger clusters and star fields, and it is a proven performer for astrophotography – you can even use it with a common SCT focal reducer to achieve speeds down to f/4.5! But don’t be afraid to push up the magnification, too. Its crisp optics make it a strong performer on tight double stars, and it provides crisp, clear lunar and planetary images with no image breakdown, even at high powers.

Schott Glass Used in Selected Models for Crown Element
Equinox 80 benefit from the inclusion of Schott glass being used for the positive front Crown element in the objective. Schott is the recognized world leader in glass utilized for precision optical lens systems, including medical instrumentation, and famous-brand camera lenses. While Schott glass is only used in selected models, all other models utilize top-quality, Grade-A glass from perhaps less famous but, nonetheless, highly respected, high-quality glass manufacturers.

Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings
Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied to ensure optimum light through-put of approaching 99.5%. The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class.

Standard Features:
D = 80 mm, fast, flat f/6.2, F = 500. Razor sharp, colour-free, high contrast optics. Retractable aluminum dewshields. Removeable L-shape bracket for easy mounting on any any camera tripod. Perfect for astronomy, birding and terrestrial use. Fast speeds and flat fields for widefield astrophotography. Aluminum carrying case for safe, easy transportation.

High-Precision Indexed Focuser:
Dual-Speed machined Crayford focuser. 360-degree adjustable for easy framing of objects for photography. Graduated scale on drawtube for fast and precise focusing with CCD or DSLR cameras.

Whatever your application, we’re sure that Sky-Watcher Equinox refractors will meet and exceed your most demanding performance requirements with their superior mechanics, high portability and razor-sharp colour-free optics.

• Highest Practical Powre (Potential): x240
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/6.25)
• Supplied without Eyepieces, Finderscope and Star Diagonal
• Dual-Speed 11:1 Backlash-Free 2" Crayford Focuser with adjustable focus-tension & 360 Rotatable
• 2" to 1.25" Eyepiece adaptor (with Brass Compression Rings)
• Retractable Dewshield (with aluminium cap)
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• Standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush (will accept Sky-Watcher dovetail bars)
• Foam-lined Aluminium Carrying/Storage case