Optical Tube Sky-Watcher Evolux 82ED with case

Discover the Sky-Watcher Evolux 82ED optical tube, designed for astronomy enthusiasts who are looking for a compact, lightweight and high-performance instrument. Ideal for deep-sky wide-field photography or as a second instrument, this apochromatic refractor offers exceptional image quality thanks to its ED doublet with FPL-53 (Schott) glass. Supplied with a rigid case, it is easy to transport and protect.

Optical Tube:

• Optical formula: Apochromatic eyepiece
• Objective: ED doublet with FPL-53 (Schott) glass
• Usable diameter: 82mm
• Focal length: 530mm
• Focal ratio: f/6.46
• Focal ratio with 0.9x reducer (optional): f/5.82 (field of 4.34°)
• Eyepiece holder: 2.4" (61mm) Dual Speed 1:11 Crayford
• Length: 420mm retracted / 580mm extended
• Weight (with bracket and Vixen-style dovetail): 2.92kg

Optical Performance:

• Multilayer "Metallic High-Transmission" (MHC) coating for a light transmission of 99.5%
• Exceptional correction of chromatic aberrations thanks to the ED FPL-53 glass
• Ideal for deep-sky photography and planetary/solar observation

Design and Accessories:

• Optical tube entirely made of aluminum, without plastic parts
• Blackened and baffled interior to limit parasitic lights
• Retractable dew cap for optimal protection
• Unique bracket with Vixen-style dovetail (45mm long)
• 2 bases for finders, allowing the installation of a finder and a guiding eyepiece at the same time

Included Accessories:

• 1x Sky-Watcher Evolux 82ED optical tube
• 1x 2.4" Dual Speed 1:11 Crayford eyepiece holder
• 1x 50.8mm output with compression ring
• 1x Fixing bracket
• 1x Vixen-style dovetail (45mm long)
• 2x Finder bases
• 1x Retractable dew cap
• 1x Rigid case with pre-cut foam