Esprit 80mm ED APO Refractor Telescope - High Performance Apochromatic Lens for Astrophotography & Stargazing (Model S11400) | Perfect for Backyard Astronomy & Deep Space Observation

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Our Take

The Sky-Watcher 80 is an excellent moderate-cost, wide-field refractor for astrophotography.  The build quality is excellent and includes a robust and smooth focuser.  With the included thread-on field flattener, this scope is an excellent option for any astrophotographer.

Quick Overview

Designed wtih the discerning astrophotographer in mind, Sky-Watcher USA’s top-of-the-line Esprit refractors deliver the kind of imaging performance one would expect from telescopes costing thousands of dollars more.

With their three-element air spaced objective lens design, false color is completely eliminated, yielding exceptional contrast and sharpness. The included 2-element field corrector guarantees a flat field across the entire imaging plane. The Sky-Watcher exclusive Helinear Track focusing system provides a smooth, rock-solid focuser with zero image shift.

All Sky-Watcher USA Esprit refractors come with a 9 x 50 right angle finderscope, 2-inch Star diagonal, 2-element field flattener, camera adapter, D-style dovetail and padded case. Everything you need to get out under the stars.