Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED APO refractor

Unlock the cosmos with the Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED APO Refractor Telescope. Discover unparalleled clarity and precision in your celestial observations and astrophotography pursuits. This premium refractor features a 150mm apochromatic lens, providing crisp, color-corrected views of the night sky. Whether you're an amateur astronomer or a seasoned stargazer, the Esprit 150ED is your gateway to breathtaking views of planets, galaxies, and deep-sky objects. Elevate your stargazing experience and capture stunning celestial moments with this exceptional instrument. Explore the universe like never before with Sky-Watcher's Esprit 150ED APO Refractor Telescope. Triplet super-apochromatic design Three-element, air-spaced optical assembly virtually eliminates false color 150mm aperture, 1050mm focal length, f/7 focal ratio 3.4-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion, Helinear track focuser Rolled steel optical tube with white, glossy finish Included accessories: field flattener, tube rings, D-style dovetail, 8x50 right-angle finderscope, M48 camera adapter, 2-inch dielectric diagonal, and padded hard case Designed with the discerning astrophotographer in mind, Sky-Watcher’s top-of-the-line Esprit refractors deliver the kind of imaging performance one would expect from telescopes costing thousands of dollars more. With the Esprit’s three-element, air spaced objective lens design, false color is virtually eliminated, yielding exceptional contrast and sharpness. Each element is fully multi-coated with Sky-Watcher’s proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC)™, producing a transmission rate that rivals any refractor on the market.  In addition to superb optics, all Esprits feature exclusive dual-speed, Helinear track focusers, which provide smooth, rock-solid focusing with zero image shift. Using a captain’s wheel design all focusers can be rotated, giving astrophotographers flexibility when framing their image.  As is customary, Sky-Watcher supplies everything you need to get out under the stars, including a 2-element field corrector, which guarantees a flat field across the entire imaging plane. All Esprit refractors also come with an 8x50 right angle finderscope, 2-inch Star diagonal, M48 camera adapter, mounting hardware, and padded case. Specifications SKU S11430 UPC 050234114301 Optical Info Optical Design ED Triplet Refractor Lens Coatings Fully Multi-Coated Glass Type BK7 (2)/FPL-53(ED) Primary Aperture (mm) 150 F/Ratio 7 Focal Length (mm) 1040 Observational Info Dawes Limit 0.77 Rayleigh Limit 0.93 Limiting Mag. 13.4 Minimum Magnification 21 Maximum Magnification 295 Light Gathering (compared to next size down) 56% General Info Focuser 3.4" Dual Speed R&P OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) 36.9"/40.5" OTA Outer Diameter 7.9" OTA Weight (with accessories) 32 Accessories Included Finder 8x50 RACI Included Diagonal 2" Dielectric Mounting Accessories Rings/D-Rail Included Eyepieces None Included Case Yes Corrector Yes