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Recommended Accessories
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Celestron T-Rings (Common DSLR)
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Why we love the Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED APO Refractor Telescope OTA (S11180)
Product Description
Sky-Watcher's Evostar apochromatic doublet refractors are the perfect blend of superior extra-low dispersion glass and affordability. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. All ED glass elements are fluorite-based and feature our proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), virtually eliminating all false color while the internal baffle helps prevent stray light from affecting your photography. Like the optics, the tube is beautifully crafted using aluminum and finished with a black diamond metal-flake finish.
Using a doublet refractor instead of a triplet has some advantages: less glass means less weight, less weight means a less expensive telescope, so you can dedicate more money for your camera or laptop while benefiting from a lightweight astrophotography rig.
The Evostar 72ED comes in a foam-lined aluminum case with tube rings and a V-style dovetail plate.
What can I see with a Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED APO Refractor Telescope OTA (S11180)?
Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.
Jupiter with
25mm Eyepiece - 17x Magnification
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Jupiter with
10mm Eyepiece - 42x Magnification
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Jupiter with
5mm Eyepiece - 84x Magnification
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Moon with 25mm Eyepiece
17x Magnification
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Moon with 10mm Eyepiece
42x Magnification
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Moon with 5mm Eyepiece
84x Magnification
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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece
12x Magnification
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Andromeda with 25mm Eyepiece
17x Magnification
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Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece
42x Magnification
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What's in the Box
Specifications
| 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 | 161% |
| 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) |
Additional Articles, Videos, and Links
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How to Pick the Best Telescope Eyepieces
Finding the right new telescope eyepiece can be a game changer. This post will help you to pick the best telescope eyepiece for your needs.