Sky-Watcher Esprit 80ED Black Diamond Telescope on HEQ5 Pro Go-To

Plunge into the universe with the Sky-Watcher Esprit 80ED Black Diamond telescope mounted on a HEQ5 Pro Go-To mount. This high-end refractor, equipped with a triplet APO objective and a field flattener, offers exceptional performance for visual observation and wide-field astrophotography of deep sky objects with a focal ratio of f/5. Delivered with numerous accessories, it is ideal for demanding amateur astronomers.

Features :

• Optical Tube :

  • Optical formula: Apochromatic telescope
  • Objective: Triplet APO with FPL-53 glass (Ohara/Schott)
  • Useful diameter: 80mm
  • Focal length: 400mm
  • Focal ratio: f/5
  • Focuser: Crayford Linear 2.7" Power Focuser 1:11 with rotating collar
  • Weight: 4kg
  • Tube length: 446mm (dew shield retracted)
  • Tube width: 83mm
  • Visual back focus: >160mm
  • Back focus behind the field flattener: 61mm
  • Full illuminated field with the field flattener: 33mm
  • Mounting: Vixen type dovetail included (plate)

• Mount :

  • Type: Dual axis motorized with Go-To automatic pointing
  • Motor: Stepper motor with 0.144 arc/sec resolution
  • Speed: Up to 3.4°/sec, 2x to 800x catch-up
  • Periodic Error Correction (PEC)
  • Built-in illuminated polar finder
  • Load capacity: 13kg (10kg in astrophotography)
  • Go-To system: SynScan control pad with 42,900 celestial catalog objects
  • Tracking mode: Sidereal, Lunar or Solar
  • Function: Park, Sync, Backlash, Identification, Tour...
  • Guiding speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x sidereal speed
  • Tripod: Adjustable height steel tubular tripod (97cm to 121cm)
  • Weight: Mount 10kg, tripod 5.6kg
  • Counterweights: 2x 5kg
  • Power supply: 12V DC, cigarette lighter cable included

Advantages :

• Exceptional optical performance with APO triplet for sharp and contrasted images
• Field flattener included for a perfectly flat field
• Robust and precise focuser for perfect focusing
• Stable and versatile HEQ5 Pro Go-To mount, suited for both observation and astrophotography
• High load capacity and exceptional stability

Included Accessories :

• 1 Sky-Watcher Esprit 80ED Pro Triplet optical tube (integrated dovetail)
• 1 field flattener
• 1 set of mounting rings
• 1 mounting plate (Vixen type dovetail)
• 1 retractable dew shield
• 1 hard transport case
• 1 German equatorial mount HEQ5 Pro Go-To
• 1 SynScan Go-To control pad
• 2 counterweights of 5kg
• 1 built-in polar finder
• 1 adjustable height steel tubular tripod (97cm to 121cm)
• 1 accessory tray
• 1 cigarette lighter power cable
• 1 male Vixen type dovetail
• User manual in French

With the Sky-Watcher Esprit 80ED Black Diamond telescope on the HEQ5 Pro Go-To mount, explore the sky with exceptional image quality and unmatched precision. An ideal solution for astronomy enthusiasts, for both observation and astrophotography.