Skywatcher Equinox PRO Fluorite ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescopes

”I have used a great number of telescopes; some are good, some mediocre and some bad. To me the Sky-Watcher range of instruments are very good indeed, and suited to amateurs of all kinds – and they are not priced out of the market! Excellent value.
Use them and enjoy them.“

Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Note: The Sky-Watcher telescope models and mountings that have been tested, endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore are labelled accordingly in their respective sections on this website.

FANTASTIC ACCESSORY SET OFFER!!

Buy ANY Sky-Watcher or TAL telescope from ANY UK dealer & buy this superb
Sky-Watcher Eyepiece, Filter, Night Vision Torch & User Guide Set for just £69.00 (SRP £149.00) directly from OVL!!

Kit Comprises: 2mm, 5mm, 15mm & 20mm Long Eye Relief Eyepieces, Four Threaded Light Filters (Amber, Blue, Neutral Grey & Moon Filter) Dual - Beam LED Night Vision Torch, Astronomical Telescope User Guide, in lockable, foam-padded Aluminium Case

Terms of Offer
Just send a photocopy of your receipt with a cheque (payable to OVL) and covering note to us at the address below. Order must be placed within FOUR MONTHS of telescope purchase. Please provide a daytime telephone number and an address, for guaranteed acceptance of delivery, between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri as the goods will be delivered by carrier. FREE delivery to any UK address!!

Offer commences 25th June 2007.
Telescope purchased 25/02/07 onwards qualify for offer.

Post to: Accessory Set Offer, Optical Vision Ltd, Unit 3 Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9UP

(Please note: We reserve the right to discontinue this offer at any time without prior notice)

EQUINOX^TM FLUORITE ED APOCHROMATIC REFRACTORS
(with Dual-Speed Crayford Focuser)

Sky-Watcher is pleased to introduce a Special Edition of their renowned ED Apochromatic refractors. The same First-Class optics as used in the Evostar-ED PRO models are now housed in tube assemblies of even higher quality.
The Tubes are Precision CNC machiend & Hard Anodized and feature superb Rotatable, Tension-Adjustable Dual-Speed Crayford focusers and Retractable Dewshields. These are exceptionally high Performance telescopes for Planetary and Widefield Deep-sky observations as well as Astrophotography and CCD imaging. Additionally, these telescopes provide outstanding results for Birdwatching and general terrestrial use.

Exquisite State-Of-The-Art Optics

Built with two-element multi-coated air-spaced objectives, the second element is made of the highest-grade extra-low dispersion (ED) Japanese FPL-53 (Equinox 80) and FPL-51 (Equinox-66) Fluorite glass.
Extra-low Dispersion glass allows the optical designer to virtually eliminate chromatic aberration (false colour fringing around bright objects), which results in higher resolution and superior contrast in the images.
Each objective lens is finished by hand by skilled opticians and the quality of each telescope is monitored by menas of a Ronchi test and an Artificial Star Test. No effort is spared to reach optimal optical quality.

Whether your interests are primarily Visual Astronomy, Astrophotography or Birdwatching, the Sky-Watcher Equinox ED APO refractors will satisfy and exceed the most demanding requirements. Whether used as viewing instruments or telephoto lenses, they are unsurpassed for mechanics, portability and quality of image.

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

	Prod. Code
Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank	153	SRP £ 39.99

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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

	Prod. Code
Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank	154	SRP £ 79.99

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

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

	Prod. Code
Equinox-66 PRO OTA	982	SRP £ 299.00

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EQUINOX-66 PRO
(NEQ3 SynScan^TM)
65mm f/400 Computerised GO-TO Fluorite ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope

Highest Practical Power (Potential): x198
Note: Eyepieces & Star Diagonal not supplied
Objective Lens Diameter: 65mm
Telescope Focal Length: 400mm (f/6)
Dual-Speed 11:1 Backlash-Free 1.25” Crayford
Focuser with adjustable focus-tension & 360° rotatable
Retractable Dewshield (with Aluminium Cap)
NEQ5 SynScan TM Computerised GO-TO Equatorial Mount (requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
Multi-Coated Doublet Objective Lens (single FPL-53 Fluorite ED Glass element)
Foam-Lined Aluminium Carrying/Storage Case for OTA
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

	Prod. Code
EQUINOX-66 PRO (NEQ3 SynScan^TM)	982/106	SRP £ 698.00

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

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

	Prod. Code
Equinox-80 PRO OTA	983	SRP £ 425.00

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

Photo courtesy of: Paul Money, U.K.

DUAL-SPEED 11:1 CRAYFORD FOCUSER
This premium focuser is truly a delight to use and is a perfect match for these first-class telescopes. With excellent efficiency, it provides an exceptionally smooth 2-speed focusing operation with the utmost precision. Its fine-focusing facility is perfect for focusing accurately during Astrophotography. A graduated scale is marked on the drawtube for fast and precise focusing with CCD or DSLR cameras. The focuser is 360-degree Rotatable for easy framing of objects for Photography.

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EQUINOX-80 PRO
(NEQ3 SynScan ^TM)
80mm f/500 Computerised GO-TO Fluorite ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope

Highest Practical Power (Potential): x240
Note: Eyepieces & Star Diagonal not supplied
Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/6.25)
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)
NEQ5 SynScan TM Computerised GO-TO Equatorial Mount (requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
Multi-Coated Doublet Objective Lens (single FPL-53 Fluorite ED Glass element)
Foam-Lined Aluminium Carrying/Storage Case for OTA
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

”For anyone ready to spend over £800, this telescope is indeed a good buy. The quality of the star images cannot be faulted, and a higher magnification of Mars showed surface detail well. The time taken to carry the telescope outdoors, set it up, and order it to find it's first object: 9 minutes!“

Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

	Prod. Code
EQUINOX-80 PRO (NEQ3 SynScan ^TM)	983/106	SRP £ 799.00

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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 neighbours!

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.

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. Contact your SkyWatcher dealer to get an Equinox refractor today.

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

	Prod. Code
Equinox-100 PRO OTA	120	SRP £ 899.00

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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.

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.

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.

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

	Prod. Code
Equinox-120 PRO OTA	129	SRP £ 1299.00

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The prices listed on this website are U.K. suggested retail prices (SRP) including VAT for reference purposes only
and that prices may vary from dealer to dealer. Please contact your nearest stockist for firm pricing information.
As we are purely a distributor, we regret we are unable to sell directly to the public.
Specifications subject to variation due to later production changes. E&OE.

Optical Vision Ltd
Unit 3, Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9UP, England
Telephone: +44 (0)1359 244 200 Fax: +44 (0)1359 244 255
Email: info@opticalvision.co.uk

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