The Skywatcher Esprit 80ED and Flattener combination is designed for imaging use with DSLR and Astro Cameras and covers a 33mm imaging circle.
The ESPRIT Super Apo Triplets are designed for the most demanding astro-imagers, for use with the M48 field flattener, but are also fine telescopes for visual observations. The premium, superbly-corrected optical systems deliver high-contrast images full of detail and zero detectable colour fringing, even on the brightest of objects.

MAIN FEATURES:

• 3-Element Objective Lens, Focal Length 400mm (one Ohara FPL-53 ED element)
• 2.7” CNC Machined 11:1 Dual-Speed Linear Power Focuser
• Zero detectable Colour Fringing even on Bright Objects
• Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings
• Knife-edge Baffled Optical System
• High-precision Mechanical Components
• Aluminium OTA material (superior to plain carbon-fibre for this application)
• Fixed Dew Shield
• OTA Weight 3.97kg (without accessories)

2.7” DUAL-SPEED LINEAR POWER FOCUSER

• 2.7” LPF with 2” and 1.25” eyepiece adaptors and indexed scale
• Zero focus-shift during focusing
• High Load Capacity
• The smooth focus motion and 11:1 fine focus wheel allows precision adjustment and critical focusing of eyepieces & cameras

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED:

2” Dielectric Star Diagonal, 9×50 Right-Angled Erect Image Finderscope, 45mm Dovetail Mounting Shoe, Heavy Duty Foam-Lined Storage/Transportation Case with Wheels.

This telescope is also available without the flattener for visual users.

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