{"id":90891,"date":"2025-12-03T10:52:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90891"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:13:50","slug":"skywatcher-ap-80-400-esprit-80ed-apochromatic-refractor-professional-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/skywatcher-ap-80-400-esprit-80ed-apochromatische-refractor-professional-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"Skywatcher AP 80\/400 ESPRIT-80ED Apochromatic Refractor Professional OTA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher AP 80\/400 - compact powerhouse for sharp astrophotos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Razor-sharp image with less hassle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Stable focusing, even with heavy cameras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical to use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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\u2033 zenith mirror, a 9\u00d750 angle viewfinder and adapters for 1.25\u2033 and 2\u2033 accessories. All you have to do is mount your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you can expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Optics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Refractor<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Apochromat<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture (mm)<\/td>80<\/td><\/tr>
Focal length (mm)<\/td>400<\/td><\/tr>
Focal Ratio (f\/)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>1,44\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Limit value (mag)<\/td>11,3<\/td><\/tr>
Light output<\/td>130\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Max. useful magnification<\/td>160\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Lens Design<\/td>Triplet<\/td><\/tr>
Tube material<\/td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr>
Tube construction<\/td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr>
Tube weight (kg)<\/td>3,97<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Focuser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Linear Crayford<\/td><\/tr>
Reduction<\/td>1:11 fine focusing<\/td><\/tr>
Ocular connection<\/td>2,7\u2033<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>OTA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Included accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Zenith mirror<\/td>2\u2033, 90\u00b0 star diagonal<\/td><\/tr>
Seeker<\/td>9\u00d750 angle viewfinder<\/td><\/tr>
Dovetail<\/td>Vixen-Style<\/td><\/tr>
Dew cap<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Transport case<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Eyepiece adapter<\/td>2\u2033 \/ 1,25\u2033<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Series<\/td>ESPRIT<\/td><\/tr>
Total weight (kg)<\/td>3,97<\/td><\/tr>
Astrophotography<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended for<\/td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr>
Beginners<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Observatory<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher AP 80\/400 comes with 2-inch 90\u00b0 zenith mirror, 9\u00d750 angle viewfinder, Vixen swallowtail, 2\u2033\/1.25\u2033 eyepiece adapter, extendable dew cap and sturdy padded transport case - ideal for advanced astrophotographers looking for a compact, bright triplet-apo for widefield shooting.<\/p>\n

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