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Evostar 72ED Apo Refractor

Sky-Watcher

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The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED is a compact, lightweight apochromatic doublet refractor designed for both visual astronomy and wide-field astrophotography. Featuring fluorite-based ED glass elements with proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), this telescope delivers sharp, high-contrast images with minimal chromatic aberration. Its 72mm aperture and f/5.8 focal ratio make it ideal for lunar and planetary observation as well as deep-sky imaging of larger nebulae and galaxies. The portable design, combined with a dual-speed 2-inch Crayford focuser and included carrying case, makes it an excellent choice for amateur astrophotographers and visual observers who value optical quality and portability.

Specifications

Highest magnification 144
Optical design Doublet Refractor
Optics type Refractor
Minimum Magnification 10
Included Accessories Tube rings, V-style dovetail plate, foam-lined aluminum case
Focal ratio f/5.8
Glass Coating Fully Multi-Coated MHTC
OTA Length 42 cm
Tube Outer Diameter 3.5 in
Focal length 420 mm
Focuser Magnification Ratio 10:1
Aperture 72 mm
Focuser Type 2-inch Dual-Speed Crayford
Limiting Magnitude 11.7
Dew Shield OD 89 mm
Dawes Limit 1.61″
Tube Weight 1.96 lb
Maximum Magnification 142
Mounting Standard Vixen-Style Dovetail
Lens Type ED Doublet
Rayleigh Limit 1.94″

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