Skywatcher AP 100/550 - razor-sharp images for serious astrophotography

The Skywatcher AP 100/550 gives you a clear, calm and sharp image. You can immediately see why this refractor is popular with photographers who want no compromises. The triplet design with high-quality FPL-53 glass keeps colors perfectly in place, so your photos stay clean - even in very bright stars. This ensures high-contrast images with no purple edges and no distortion.

Ready for the night, ready for your camera

The focal length of 550 mm gives you a wide field of view. That makes it easy to capture large nebulae, star fields and the Milky Way. Your sensor gets a lot of light, so you get shorter exposures and a sharp image faster. You notice immediately that you get more detail and depth in your photos.

Focusing without stress

The Linear Crayford focuser feels sturdy and precise. You turn smoothly, with no backlash, placing focus exactly where you want it. The 1:11 fine adjustment lets you take that last little step, making your image really tight. The focuser effortlessly carries a heavy camera, so you work without worry.

Strong, stable and built for travel

The tube is all aluminum and remains well balanced. The dew hood keeps the image clear even during long sessions. You get a sturdy transport case included to keep your telescope protected at all times. The 2″ zenith mirror and 9×50 angle viewfinder make aiming and framing easy.

What we recommend

✓ Astrophotography: eminently suitable
✓ Planets: highly detailed, bright contrasts
✓ Deep-sky: fine for bright objects and nebulae
✗ Beginners: requires experience to take full advantage
✗ Observatory use: not suitable without an additional mount

Specifications

Optics

Focuser

Mount

Included accessories

General