Skywatcher Evostar-80 EQ2 - Refractor telescope 80/900mm with EQ2 mount
... a solid and versatile beginner telescope with high-quality optics



This refractor fulfils all conditions necessary for an astronomical instrument of good quality. Mechanical workmanship and the features included fulfill higher expectations. Fun and joy in astronomy are offered by a solidly built and easy to use setup.

The EQ-2 equatorial mount with the height adjustable aluminum tripod is a particular solid base for this refractor. The mount allows even basic photography. The Skywatcher refractor is a reasonalbe instrument for the higher class start into observational astronomy.

Observing with the SKR 80/900mm:

Solar system:
The multi-coated achromatic doublet shows already fine details on the lunar surface. In many cases the instrument shows you everything the air turbulence permits. Even larger scopes would not show much more under those conditions.

The planets of the solar system show off many detail. So Jupiter shows the Great Red Spot, which is a giant cyclon. Or watch the shadows of the Galilean moons cast onto the planet.

Stars and Nebulae:
80mm aperture collect already 130x more light than the unaided human eye. So you will be able to see already several thousands of nebulae and galaxies, and brighter nebulae will show off first details.

Photography:
The SKR 80/900 offers already several features to start photography. The tube bears already a direct T2 thread, allowing the use of it at an SLR camera adapted with a specific T2 ring. This converts the tube into a high resolution telephoto lens of 900 mm focal length.


The main advantages of the SKR 80/900mm at a glance:

-- solid metal 1,25" focuser
-- direct photo connection by T2 thread
-- rigid EQ-2 mount
-- multi-coated doublet lens for high contrast and definition


Adjustable diagonal mirror (45-90°)

Technical data:
-- aperture 80mm / focal length 900mm / focal ratio f/11
-- air-spaced multi-coated Fraunhofer-doublet
-- metal focuser - 1,25" and T2 connections
-- weight of optical tube ... ca. 3kg
-- weight of complete instrument... ca. 9kg
-- resolving power... 1,34"
-- limiting magnitude... 12 mag

Accessories included:
-- optical tube with rings and 6x30 finder
-- tripod thread on one tube ring to piggyback a camera
-- EQ2 equatorial mount with field tripod
-- 1,25" adjustable diagonal 45°-90°
-- eyepieces 1,25" - Super 25mm / Super 10mm
-- 2x Barlow lens - doubles the magnification