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Reddit mentions of Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy
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Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy. Here are the top ones.
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- EXPERTLY MATCHED GLASS: The EvoStar series features a matched doublet objective including one synthetic fluorite element, providing excellent color correction for visual and photographic uses
- OUTSTANDING COLOR CORRECTION: Using the finest quality glass and proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), EvoStar refractors produce tack sharp images with accurate color and minimal aberrations
- EVOLVES WITH SKILL: No need to replace this telescope as your skill set evolves. Whether you’re a seasoned astrophotographer or a budding novice, EvoStar refractors are versatile enough to use as your primary optical tube as your skill-set improves
- 10:1 DUAL-SPEED FOCUSER: No matter the eyepiece or camera, finding focus is a breeze with this 10:1 dual-speed Crayford-style focuser
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The EvoStar 80 comes complete with a foam-lined aluminum hard case, 8x50 Right Angle Correct Image (RACI) Finderscope, 2” Dielectric Diagonal, 5mm and 25mm LET Eyepiece, 1.25” Adapter, Mounting Rings and a V-Style Dovetail
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Color | White/Black |
Height | 15 Inches |
Length | 29 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | May 2015 |
Weight | 7.3 Pounds |
Width | 12 Inches |
I'm about to purchase my first kit for deep sky imaging but have one simple question to ask, just to be sure before purchasing.
Would a Skywatcher ProED 80mm Scope fit on a Celestron Advanced VX goto Mount?
Thanks!
Actually, good timing. I have a Skywatcher Pro ED80 I am looking to sell if you would be willing to buy used. I would sell it to you for $380. I also have other accessories like the field flattener/reducer that I am also willing to sell. If you aren't interested, no worries, I can sell on CloudyNights, just thought I would offer.
I started with a Nexstar in LA and would not recommend that to a newbie astrophotographer. Nexstars are fine for visual observation and even planetary imaging but they’re the worst for everything else. Instead, get him this telescope and this mount . That should keep him busy for a long time in astrophotography. Plus both have good resale value in case he doesn’t stick with the hobby ;-)
Oh, and bring him to the LA Astronomical Society’s HQ in Monterey Park! We have open house every Wednesday. Anybody there will be happy to show him the ropes
Unless I'm mistaken, he's got his Canon attached to his Telescope, the Skywatcher 80ED he mentioned. Still very impressive though.
I have been eyeing the skywatcher 80ed, but it seems a little too similar to my current scope. 80ED is 80mm f/7.5 and mine is 70mm f/8.5, which I know is worse, but if I had to choose where to budget my money...
It's either that or an 8-10" reflector, though if I went with that, I know I'd have to get a stronger mount. Which would you recommend?