EVOSTAR-100ED DS-PRO (OTA)
100mm (4”) f/900 Fluorite ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope  

The new EVOSTAR DS-PRO Series ED Apochromatic refractors in their stunning Black-Diamond livery, house premium optics of the same quality and performance level as our now legendary Equinox series, making them superb instruments for both imaging and visual observations.

Apochromatic Refractors, due to their unobstructed, text-book like diffraction patterns, produce the sharpest, highest quality optical imaging available, bar-none, aperture for aperture, of any telescope optical system.

These high-end telescopes all feature a doublet objective lens. One element is made from premium Japanese Ohara FPL-53 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass, which virtually eliminates chromatic aberration to deliver true colour reproduction. Top quality Schott glass is utilized for the Crown element.

Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied, to ensure optimum light through-put of approaching 99.5%!!

The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class.

• Magnification with Eyepieces Supplied: x32
  
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
  
• Objective Lens Diameter: 100mm
  
• Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/9)
  
• Eyepiece Supplied (2"): 28mm LET
  
• 2”/50.8mm Di-Electric Star Diagonal
  
• 9x50 Finderscope
  
• Dual-Speed 11:1 2” Crayford Focuser (Backlash-Free)
  
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
  
• Supplied with Tube Rings & Mounting Plate
  
• Aluminium Carrying Case

0.85x Focal Reducer/Corrector for Evostar-80ED DS-PRO
 

Designed for serious Astro-Imagers. Optimised for the Evostar-80ED PRO, this superb quality accessory effectively reduces the telescope’s focal length by a factor of 0.85x and provides much improved field-edge correction. Use in conjunction with Sky-watcher’s M48 Canon or Nikon T-ring adaptors (product codes 20237 & 20238).

0.85x Focal Reducer/Corrector for Evostar-100ED DS-PRO
 

Designed for serious Astro-Imagers. Optimised for the Evostar-100ED PRO, this superb quality accessory effectively reduces the telescope’s focal length by a factor of 0.85x and provides much improved field-edge correction. Use in conjunction with Sky-watcher’s M48 Canon or Nikon T-ring adaptors (product codes 20237 & 20238).

0.85x Focal Reducer/Corrector for Evostar-120ED DS-PRO
 

Designed for serious Astro-Imagers. Optimised for the Evostar-120ED PRO, this superb quality accessory effectively reduces the telescope’s focal length by a factor of 0.85x and provides much improved field-edge correction. Use in conjunction with Sky-watcher’s M48 Canon or Nikon T-ring adaptors (product codes 20237 & 20238).

CANON M48x0.75 Adaptor
 

Designed for attaching a Canon DSLR camera to any of the Sky-Watcher 0.85x Focal Reducer/Correctors (product codes 20234, 20235 & 20236).

NIKON M48x0.75 Adaptor
 

Designed for attaching a Nikon DSLR camera to any of the Sky-Watcher 0.85x Focal Reducer/Correctors (product codes 20234, 20235 & 20236).

EVOSTAR-80ED DS-PRO (OTA)
80mm (3.1”) f/600 Fluorite ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope 

The new EVOSTAR DS-PRO Series ED Apochromatic refractors in their stunning Black-Diamond livery, house premium optics of the same quality and performance level as our now legendary Equinox series, making them superb instruments for both imaging and visual observations.

Apochromatic Refractors, due to their unobstructed, text-book like diffraction patterns, produce the sharpest, highest quality optical imaging available, bar-none, aperture for aperture, of any telescope optical system.

These high-end telescopes all feature a doublet objective lens. One element is made from premium Japanese Ohara FPL-53 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass, which virtually eliminates chromatic aberration to deliver true colour reproduction. Top quality Schott glass is utilized for the Crown element.

Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied, to ensure optimum light through-put of approaching 99.5%!!

The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class.

• Magnification with Eyepieces Supplied: x21
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x240
  
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
  
• Telescope Focal Length: 600mm (f/7.5)
  
• Eyepiece Supplied (2"): 28mm LET
  
• 2”/50.8mm Di-Electric Star Diagonal
  
• 9x50 Finderscope
  
• Dual-Speed 11:1 2” Crayford Focuser (Backlash-Free)
  
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens Supplied with Tube Rings & Mounting Plate
  
• Aluminium Carrying Case

“Great all-round package...We were pleased to see the stat Altair pin-sharp across 85% of the field of view, with only slight trailing off near the edges...On deep-sky objects, the dual-speed Crayford focuser allowed us to gain fine, crisp views; particularly noteworthy was the Dumbell Nebula M27. The wide field of view also produced fine vistas of the Andromeda Galaxy...The focuser’s 1.25” adaptor had a nice touch: a DSLR camera attachment for imaging. Overall this telescope packs a lot of punch...a complete setup with lovely crisp optics” BBC Sky At Night Magazine

EVOSTAR-120ED DS-PRO (OTA)
120mm (4.75”) f/900 Fluorite ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope  

The new EVOSTAR DS-PRO Series ED Apochromatic refractors in their stunning Black-Diamond livery, house premium optics of the same quality and performance level as our now legendary Equinox series, making them superb instruments for both imaging and visual observations.

Apochromatic Refractors, due to their unobstructed, text-book like diffraction patterns, produce the sharpest, highest quality optical imaging available, bar-none, aperture for aperture, of any telescope optical system.

These high-end telescopes all feature a doublet objective lens. One element is made from premium Japanese Ohara FPL-53 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass, which virtually eliminates chromatic aberration to deliver true colour reproduction. Top quality Schott glass is utilized for the Crown element.

Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied, to ensure optimum light through-put of approaching 99.5%!!

The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class.

• Magnification with Eyepieces Supplied: x32
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x360
• Objective Lens Diameter: 120mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/9)
• Eyepiece Supplied (2"): 28mm LET
• 2”/50.8mm Di-Electric Star Diagonal
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Dual-Speed 11:1 2” Crayford Focuser (Backlash-Free)
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• Supplied with Tube Rings & Mounting Plate
• Aluminium Carrying Case

EVOSTAR-100ED2 PRO
4” (f/9) Apochromatic Refractor Telescope OTA 

• Magnifications with Eyepieces Supplied: x45 & x180
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x250
• Objective Lens Diameter: 100mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/9)
• Eyepieces Supplied: 5mm & 20mm LET* (*Long eye relief with Twist-up eyecups)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• 2” Star Diagonal
• Supplied with Tube Rings
• Dual-fit 1.25”/2” Crayford Focuser (Backlash-Free) With Brushed-Aluminium Hubs & rubber grip rings
• Fully Multi-Coated Doublet Objective Lens
• Single FPL-53 ED Fluorite Glass Objective Element

Voted overall winner in group test of 4-inch Apochromatic refractors under 3000 pounds

”I am immensely impressed with this telescope“ Endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Related Manuals

• Astronomy Now magazine review on entire Pro-Series range
• Sky at Night magazine EVOSTAR-100ED2 PRO

Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank
Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank 

• Multi-purpose Rechargeable Power Supply ideal for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
• Built-in 12V 7 Ah Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Diagostic LED Display, Protective Fuse.
• Built-in Multi-angle 500,000 cp Halogen Spotlight
• 2 x DC 12V output car jack
• DC 3, 6, 9V output jack
• Booster Terminal on real side
• Built-in flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
• Built-in Circuit Breaker for safety operation
• DC cord with car plug is included
• Light diffuser for flashlight is included
• Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs

Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank
Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank 

• Multi-function rechargeable power supply for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
• 250A Cranking Amp, Jump Start System – 5 sec
• Radio – AM/FM/SIREN
• Built-in Spotlight/Flashlight
• Angle adjustable Halogen Spotlight – said to be 800,000cp
• Built-in Circuit Breaker and fuse to Ensure Safe Operation
• Diagnostics L.E.D. shows Battery Status
• Multi-Voltage D.C. Output – 12V/9V/6V/3V
• Cord Storage Compartment
• Built-in booster cable set in a well protected compartment
• Detachable flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
• Built-in 12V 17Ah  Sealed Lead-Acid rechargeable battery
• DC Cord with car plug is included
• Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs

Equinox-66 PRO OTA
f/400 Fluorite Ed Apochromatic Refractor Telescope 

The Equinox 66 is the perfect choice for birding, nature study, and/or astrophotography. Its fast optics and generous field of view make it an ideal instrument for studying larger clusters and star fields too (see specs below).

Standard Features:
D = 66 mm, fast, flat f/6, F = 400
Razor sharp, colour-free, high contrast optics.
Retractable aluminum dew shield.
Removable L-shape bracket for easy mounting on any any camera tripod.
Perfect for astronomy, birding and terrestrial use.
Fast speeds and flat fields for widefield astrophotography.
Aluminum carrying case for safe, easy transportation.

High-Precision Indexed Focuser:
Dual-Speed machined Crayford focuser.
360-degree adjustable for easy framing of objects for photography.
Graduated scale on drawtube for fast and precise focusing with CCD or DSLR cameras.

Whatever your application, we’re sure that Sky-Watcher Equinox refractors will meet and exceed your most demanding performance requirements with their superior mechanics, high portability and razor-sharp colour-free optics.

• Highest Practical Powre (Potential): x198
• Objective Lens Diameter: 65mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 400mm (f/6)
• Supplied without Eyepieces, Finderscope and Star Diagonal
• Dual-Speed 11:1 Backlash-Free 1.25" Crayford Focuser with adjustable focus-tension & 360 Rotatable
• Retractable Dewshield (with aluminium cap)
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• Standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush (will accept Sky-Watcher dovetail bars)
• Foam-lined Aluminium Carrying/Storage case

Equinox-80 PRO OTA
f/500 Fluorite Ed Apochromatic Refractor Telescope 

The Equinox 80 is another excellent choice for birding, nature study, and photography. Its fast, high-contrast optics and generous field of view make it an ideal instrument for studying larger clusters and star fields, and it is a proven performer for astrophotography – you can even use it with a common SCT focal reducer to achieve speeds down to f/4.5! But don’t be afraid to push up the magnification, too. Its crisp optics make it a strong performer on tight double stars, and it provides crisp, clear lunar and planetary images with no image breakdown, even at high powers.

Schott Glass Used in Selected Models for Crown Element
Equinox 80 benefit from the inclusion of Schott glass being used for the positive front Crown element in the objective. Schott is the recognized world leader in glass utilized for precision optical lens systems, including medical instrumentation, and famous-brand camera lenses. While Schott glass is only used in selected models, all other models utilize top-quality, Grade-A glass from perhaps less famous but, nonetheless, highly respected, high-quality glass manufacturers

Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings
Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied to ensure optimum light through-put of approaching 99.5%. The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class.

Standard Features:
D = 80 mm, fast, flat f/6.2, F = 500.
Razor sharp, colour-free, high contrast optics.
Retractable aluminum dewshields.
Removeable L-shape bracket for easy mounting on any any camera tripod.
Perfect for astronomy, birding and terrestrial use.
Fast speeds and flat fields for widefield astrophotography.
Aluminum carrying case for safe, easy transportation.

High-Precision Indexed Focuser:
Dual-Speed machined Crayford focuser.
360-degree adjustable for easy framing of objects for photography.
Graduated scale on drawtube for fast and precise focusing with CCD or DSLR cameras.

Whatever your application, we’re sure that Sky-Watcher Equinox refractors will meet and exceed your most demanding performance requirements with their superior mechanics, high portability and razor-sharp colour-free optics.

• Highest Practical Powre (Potential): x240
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/6.25)
• Supplied without Eyepieces, Finderscope and Star Diagonal
• Dual-Speed 11:1 Backlash-Free 2" Crayford Focuser with adjustable focus-tension & 360 Rotatable
• 2" to 1.25" Eyepiece adaptor (with Brass Compression Rings)
• Retractable Dewshield (with aluminium cap)
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens
• Standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush (will accept Sky-Watcher dovetail bars)
• Foam-lined Aluminium Carrying/Storage case

EQUINOX-80 ED PRO
“We took five, two-minute exposures of the Pleiades & Andromeda galaxy which were then stacked and image-enhanced using K3CCD tools. They gave a tremendous amount of detail – in fact they were the best images of these objects I have ever taken…”The view was pin-sharp across 85 percent with the 20mm lens and there was no apparent colour fringing at all around the stars”…Overall the refractor performed well on all tasks. It would make a top quality addition to any astronomers scope collection!
BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE

”The quality of the star images cannot be faulted, and a higher magnification of Mars showed surface detail well.“ Endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Related Manuals

• Sky at Night Magazine Review for Equinox-80 ED APO

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Photo courtesy of: Paul Money, U.K.

Equinox-100 PRO OTA
F/900 Fluorite ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope 

The Equinox 100 departs slightly from the other refractors in this series. It is designed primarily as a visual instrument for high-power, high-resolution applications. The Equinox 100 features a beautifully corrected ED doublet with a focal length of 900 mm. It provides outstanding views of solar system objects and of brighter DSOs, and can split even the tightest doubles with ease. For added fun, attach a video camera along with our 2” ED 2x Barlow and treat yourself to stunning real-time views of earth’s nearest neighbors!

Schott Glass Used in Selected Models for Crown Element
Equinox 100 benefit from the inclusion of Schott glass being used for the positive front Crown element in the objective. Schott is the recognized world leader in glass utilized for precision optical lens systems, including medical instrumentation, and famous-brand camera lenses. While Schott glass is only used in selected models, all other models utilize top-quality, Grade-A glass from perhaps less famous but, nonetheless, highly respected, high-quality glass manufacturers

Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings
Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied to ensure optimum light through-put of approaching 99.5%. The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class.

Standard Features:
D = 100 mm, F = 900.
Razor sharp, colour-free, high contrast optics.
Retractable aluminum dewshield.
Tube rings and dovetail included
Built-in finder scope bracket
Outstanding high-power instrument for lunar and planetary viewing.
Excellent performer on double stars and brighter DSOs
A superior instrument for video astrophotography.
Aluminum carrying case for safe, easy transportation.

High-Precision Indexed Focuser:
Dual-Speed machined Crayford focuser.
360-degree adjustable for easy framing of objects for photography.
Graduated scale on drawtube for fast and precise focusing with CCD or DSLR cameras.

Whatever your application, we’re sure that Sky-Watcher Equinox refractors will meet and exceed your most demanding performance requirements with their superior mechanics, high portability and razor-sharp colour-free optics.

• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
• Objective Lens Diameter: 100mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/9)
• Supplied without Eyepieces, Finderscope and Star Diagonal
• Dual-Speed 11:1 Backlash-Free 2" Crayford Focuser with adjustable focus-tension & 360 Rotatable
• 2" to 1.25" Eyepiece adaptor (with Brass Compression Rings)
• Retractable Dewshield (with aluminium cap)
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens (One element FPL-53 ED Glass)
• Supplied with tube rings and Sky-Watcher dovetail mounting plate
• Foam-lined Aluminium Carrying/Storage case

Equinox-120 PRO OTA
F/900 Fluorite ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope 

The Equinox 120 is the star of the Equinox Series. Its generous aperture makes it an ideal observing instrument for solar system and deep space objects alike – and it really shines on double stars. For astrophotography, the Equinox 120 features an f/7.5 focal ratio – more than speedy enough for today’s sensitive CCDs and digital SLR cameras. Plus, it can be coupled with a common SCT focal reducer to achieve even faster speeds.

Its high-power views are stunning. Consider these comments elicited by the Equinox 120 at a recent star party. Saturn was being viewed at 180x: “This is the view of Saturn that I have been waiting all my life to see” Brian D., an amateur astronomer with 30 years of experience. “Come on, you’ve got a picture in there somewhere” Karen, P., first time ever looking in a telescope.

For experienced observers and novices alike, the Equinox 120 delivers remarkable and memorable views. It has the perfect configuration of aperture, focal length and focal ratio to make it a general-purpose telescope that can be used for everything from widefield viewing to high-power planetary imaging. It may be the only telescope you will ever need, and one of the finest you will ever look through in this aperture class.

Schott Glass Used in Selected Models for Crown Element
Equinox 120 SCHOTT benefit from the inclusion of Schott glass being used for the positive front Crown element in the objective. Schott is the recognized world leader in glass utilized for precision optical lens systems, including medical instrumentation, and famous-brand camera lenses. While Schott glass is only used in selected models, all other models utilize top-quality, Grade-A glass from perhaps less famous but, nonetheless, highly respected, high-quality glass manufacturers.

Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings
Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied to ensure optimum light through-put of approaching 99.5%. The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class.

Standard Features:
D = 120 mm,  F = 900, f/7.5.
Razor sharp, colour-free, high contrast optics.
Retractable aluminum dewshield.
Tube rings and dovetail included
Built-in finder scope bracket
Outstanding high-power instrument for lunar and planetary viewing and imaging.
Outstanding low- and medium-power instrument for widefield imaging and viewing.
Aluminum carrying case for safe, easy transportation.

Whatever your application, we’re sure that Sky-Watcher Equinox refractors will meet and exceed your most demanding performance requirements with their superior mechanics, high portability and razor-sharp colour-free optics.

• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x360
• Objective Lens Diameter: 120mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/7.5)
• Supplied without Eyepieces, Finderscope and Star Diagonal
• Dual-Speed 11:1 Backlash-Free 2" Crayford Focuser with adjustable focus-tension & 360 Rotatable
• 2" to 1.25" Eyepiece adaptor (with Brass Compression Rings)
• Retractable Dewshield (with aluminium cap)
• Multi-Coated Objective Lens (One element FPL-53 Glass)
• Supplied with tube rings and Sky-Watcher dovetail mounting plate
• Foam-lined Aluminium Carrying/Storage case

"The Equinox uses the same optics as the well-regarded Sky-Watcher Evostar-120ED PRO …The tube is finished in a classy gloss black, trimmed in silver with an extendable dewshield…The bright star Vega showed no false colour...The planet Jupiter had no colour issues either, although it showed red and blue colour at the top and bottom of its disc due to refraction in the atmosphere. This was nothing to do with the telescope’s optics and once we’d removed this atmospheric refraction with a green filter, Jupiter showed an amazing amount of detail given its low altitude. On a night of near-perfect seeing, Vega, almost overhead, showed the Equinox’s optical correction to be essentially perfect. Our views of the Double Double were the best we have ever seen, with clear separation between each close pair. Views of the Alpine Valley on the 20-day-old Moon were also stunning. We couldn’t have asked for more. With the best focuser of the four, a beautiful tube and essentially flawless optics, we found the it’s performance simply stunning, and all for a price that would have been unbelievable only a few years ago."
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

Related Manuals

• Equinox 120 review