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HEQ5 Pro EvoStar ED80 Refractor Telescope Astrophotography Bundle
The Sky-Watcher 80/600 Evostar ED Doublet Refractor OTA is a refractor telescope that well designed for wide-field astronomical observation of prominent nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies from a dark-sky location. Come with focal ratio f/7.5, it can be used as an astrograph for sky photography or telephoto lens. The Ultra high contrast of this Sky-Watcher ED Refractor allows the subtlest of details to be easily scrutinized under conditions of good seeing.
Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings (MHC)
Each air-to-glass lens surface has been coated by Sky-Watcher’s proprietary MHC. An anti-reflection metallic coatings which ensure optimum light-transmission approaching 99.5%.
Light-Baffled Optical Systems
The objective lens cell of this 80/600 Evostar ED Doublet OTA is light-baffled to reduce stray & unfocused light to insure optimum contrast. The interior of the tube is flat blackened to prevent unfocused internal light reflections from reaching the focal plane.
Precision 2” Crayford Focuser
This precision 2″ Crayford Focuser is mechanically ultra-smooth and backlash-free, offers you a fine and ultra-fine focusing adjustments.
Tube Materials
The optical tube material is rolled steel, powder-coated reflective gloss black with gold fleck accent. The front and back cells are cast-aluminum painted white & black.
Telescope Tube Attachment Hardware
The optical tube comes with attachment hardware that allows it to be securely fastened to any Sky-Watcher Mount. The quick-release tube rings provided with Evostar ED80 are cast-aluminum, painted white.
In the Box:
- ED80 OTA
- 2″ Diagonal
- 1.25″ Focuser Adaptor
- 8×50 Finderscope with Bracket
- Eyepiece – LET 28mm
- Tube Ring Attachment to Any Sky-Watcher Mount
- Piggyback Bracket
| Optical Design | ED Refractor |
| Lens Material | FPL-53 |
| Diameter | 80mm |
| Focal Length | 600mm |
| F/ratio | F/7.5 |
| Highest Practical Power | 160x |
| Faintest Steller Magnitude | 12.2 |
| Resolving Power | 1.45 |
| Focuser Diameter | 2” |
| Finderscope | 8X50 with Bracket |
| Diagonal | 2" 90º Dielectric Diagonal 26mm eyepiece |
| Piggyback Bracket | Yes |
| Tube Weight | 2.47kg |
| Tube Dimension | 10 cm x 62cm |
| Shipping Weight | 8.5kg |
| Shipping Carton Dimensions | 67.5 x 33 x 23 cm |
saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount
Take your astrophotography to the next level with the saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount, a precision-engineered German equatorial mount designed for serious observers and imaging enthusiasts. With advanced computerised GoTo functionality and exceptional tracking accuracy, this mount simplifies celestial navigation and ensures stable, pinpoint alignment of your target objects.
Capable of supporting payloads up to 13.7kg, the HEQ5 is well-suited for popular imaging configurations such as ED80 telescopes with guidescopes and cameras. Its dual saddle head accommodates both Vixen-style (G5) and CGE-style dovetail bars, offering outstanding compatibility across various telescopes and accessories.
Whether you're observing star clusters or capturing faint galaxies, the HEQ5 Pro Mount offers smooth, accurate tracking and access to a database of nearly 42,000 celestial objects—so you can spend more time exploring and less time aligning.
Key Features:
- German equatorial mount with high-precision GoTo system
- Supports payloads up to 13.7kg – ideal for imaging setups
- Compatible with Vixen-style and CGE-style dovetail bars
- Access database of ~42,000 celestial objects
- Reliable tracking performance for long-exposure astrophotography
| Manufacturer | Skywatcher |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 80mm/ 3.1" |
| Focal Length | 600mm |
| Eyepieces | 2" LET 28mm |
| Telescope Eyepiece Magnification | 28x |
| Highest Practical Magnification | 160x |
| Included Diagonal | 2" 90 Degree Star Diagonal |
| Focuser Type | Crayford |
| Mount Type | Computerized Equatorial Mount (EQ GoTo) |
| Tripod Material | 1.25" Stainless Steel Tripod |
| Computerised? | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 11 to 15V DC 2A |
| Telescope Weight | 2.5kg |
