Skywatcher AP 80/400 ESPRIT-80ED Apochromatic Refractor Professional OTA

Skywatcher AP 80/400 - compact powerhouse for sharp astrophotos

The Skywatcher AP 80/400 gives you a bright, high-contrast image without distracting color tones. The triplet design with FPL-53 glass holds colors together tightly, so your pictures stay bright - even with bright stars or the Moon. You'll see the difference immediately: sharp edges, calm images and more detail.

Razor-sharp image with less hassle

With the focal length of 400 mm, you get a wide angle of view. Ideal when you want to capture nebulae, star fields or the Milky Way. The lens captures a lot of light, allowing you to use shorter exposure times and get a sharp shot faster.

Stable focusing, even with heavy cameras

The Linear-Crayford focuser effortlessly carries your camera. It rotates smoothly and gives you complete control over focus. The 1:11 fine adjustment helps you focus just that last millimeter, making your photo truly crispy.

Practical to use

The tube is light, compact and easy to carry. The included case protects everything, so your setup is always ready for a night under the stars. You get a 2″ zenith mirror, a 9×50 angle viewfinder and adapters for 1.25″ and 2″ accessories. All you have to do is mount your camera.

What you can expect

You take clear shots of nebulae, clusters and star fields. Images remain clean and high-contrast. You won't suffer from purple edges or distortion. This model is built for serious astrophotography with a compact refractor - perfect if you want to make strides in quality.

Specifications

Optics

Focuser

Mount

Included accessories

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