Sky-Watcher’s Evostar apochromatic doublet refractors are the perfect blend of superior extra-low dispersion glass and affordability. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. All ED glass elements are fluorite-based and feature our proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™), virtually eliminating all false color while dual-baffles prevent stray light from affecting your photography. Like the optics, the tube is beautifully crafted using aluminum and finished with a black diamond metal-flake finish.
Using a doublet refractor instead of a triplet has some advantages: less glass means less weight, less weight means a less expensive telescope, so you can dedicate more money for your camera or laptop while benefiting from a lightweight astrophotography rig.
The Evostar 150ED comes in a foam-lined aluminum case with tube rings, and a V-style dovetail plate.
- Doublet apochromatic optical design
- Two-element, air-spaced optical assembly minimizes false color
- 150mm aperture, 1200mm focal length, f/8 focal ratio
- 2-inch dual-speed Crayford-style focuser
- Aluminum tube coated with glossy, black diamond metal-flake finish
- Included accessories: tube rings, V-style dovetail, and foam-lined aluminum case
Technical Specifications
| Optical Info |
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| Optical Design |
ED Doublet |
| Lens Coatings |
Fully Multi-Coated |
| True Aperture (mm) |
150 |
| Primary Aperture (mm) |
150 |
| F/Ratio |
8 |
| Focal Length (mm) |
1200 |
| Observational Info |
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| Dawes Limit |
0.77 |
| Rayleigh Limit |
0.93 |
| Limiting Mag. |
13.3 |
| Minimum Magnification |
21 |
| Maximum Magnification |
295 |
| Light Gathering (compared to next size down) |
71% |
| General Info |
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| Focuser |
2" Dual Speed Crayford |
| OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) |
50.5" |
| OTA Outer Diameter |
7.1" |
| OTA Weight (with accessories) |
20.5 |
| Accessories |
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| Mounting Accessories |
Rings/V-Rail |
| Included Case |
Yes |
| Corrector |
No (optional) |
In the Box
- Sky-Watcher Evostar 150ED Doublet APO
- 2" Dual-Speed Crayford Focuser
- Aluminum Case
- Tube Rings
- Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate
Warranty & Manuals
Sky-Watcher 2-Year Warranty
