Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED APO Refractor – Product description
Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED APO Refractor belongs to the ED Refractor Telescopes range. 72/420 mm ED refractor at f/5.8 with 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser and an optical tube weight of only about 1.96 kg.
Key product details
- Travel astrophotography
- Wide-field observing
- Compact setups on smaller mounts
- 72 mm aperture and 420 mm focal length
- f/5.8 focal ratio
- ED doublet
Product overview
The Evostar 72ED is a very compact short-focal-length ED refractor. It pairs well with small travel mounts and offers a wide field for extended deep-sky targets.
Suitable applications
- Travel astrophotography
- Wide-field observing
- Compact setups on smaller mounts
Included equipment
- 72 mm aperture and 420 mm focal length
- f/5.8 focal ratio
- ED doublet
- 2-inch dual-speed Crayford with 11:1 fine focus
- Optical tube weight approx. 1.96 kg
- Transport case included; diagonal and eyepiece are not included according to product data
Compact imaging setup
The short focal length is more forgiving of tracking errors than longer systems. For larger camera sensors, plan for a suitable flattener or reducer.
Practical note
The low weight is a major advantage for portable imaging. Even so, use a rigid mounting connection and take care with precise focusing.
Selection note
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