Sky-Watcher Evoguide ED50 Guide and Finder Scope (50/242mm) - Versatility and Precision

Optimize your astrophotography sessions with the Sky-Watcher Evoguide ED50 guiding scope. Thanks to its ED glass doublet, this 50mm diameter refractor offers excellent reduction of chromatic dispersion, ideal for precise observations of the Moon or as a guide for your celestial photographs.

Features:

• Optical design: Multi-layer treated ED doublet
• Opening: 50mm
• Focal ratio: f/4.8
• Focal length: 242mm
• Maximum resolution: 2.32" arc
• Magnitude limit: 11
• Minimum magnification: 9x
• Maximum magnification: 98x
• Focus: Non-rotating helical with 1.25" (31.75mm) slide
• Backfocus adjustable from 20 to 60mm
• Tube length: 26.7cm
• Outer diameter: 5.7cm
• Weight with support: 950g
• Included: Vixen type base, 39mm extension, two mounting collars

Advantages:

• Versatility for use as a guide or finder scope
• Helical focus for precise and stable focusing without image rotation
• Compatible with most Vixen type mount bases for easy installation
• Ideal for guiding instruments up to approximately 1000mm focal length

Compatibility:

• Can be used with various autoguiding cameras or standalone autoguiders like the SynGuider II

The Sky-Watcher Evoguide ED50 scope is an excellent choice for those looking for a reliable, high-quality solution for autoguiding and casual visual observation.