... Photo-visual apochromatic refractors by Skywatcher

Skywatcher Equinox 80/500 - APO for photography and visual observation


The Skywatcher Equinox objectives are well-crafted ED objectives - combined with a very good machined mechanical system. This combination makes the Equinox series to a good choice for nature- and star observers who don't want compromises and plan both visual and photographical use.

The apochromatic objective reduces false colour down to a non-disturbing minimum. The result are tack-sharp images with high contrast. Especially nature observers like birders and astro photographers who pay attention to natural colours find the right telescope here.

Observation:
The Equinox come without visual accessories. You can choose freely from our offers and select the parts who are best suitable for you. Find direct links to recommended eyepieces in the "accessories" folder.

-- The TS eyepiece case with many eyepieces, filters and a photo adaptor
-- 2" kit - for maximum field of view
-- Stroner magnifications with the TS WA and HR Planetary eyepieces
... and many more - it pays to have a closer look!

A powerful scope for photography:
Although the photographical quality is very good, we recommend the TS field flattener to achieve a nearly perfect objective. Due to the field curvature inherent to nearly any telescope system, the pictures might otherwise be not exactly in focus in the edge of the field.

Compared with other field flatteners, our TS Flat2 has proven to be one of the best. Direct link to the TS Flattener
We will appreciate to give a special offer combined with the flattener to you.

If you plan to perform long-term astro photography, we recommend the TS OAG9 off-axis-guider for perfect tracking control. Direct link to the TS Off Axis Guider

Connection to mounts and tripods:

This telescope comes with machined clampshells. They accept standard prism rails. With our prism rail "PS foto deluxe" you can mount this scope to any GP-class mount. Same for the "PS21" - additionally, this prism rail can also be mounted to photo tripods.

Scope of delivery:
-- ED Apo with clampshells and travel case (picture on the left - similar)

Recommended accessories:
-- TS Flat 2 for better photographical results
-- Camera adaptors with full field illumination
-- A variety of eyepieces
-- 2" kit for maximum true field
... and many more - it pays to have a closer look!