{"product_id":"sky-watcher-espritedx-150mm","title":"Sky-Watcher EspritEDX 150mm Super Apo Triplet (S11455)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSky-Watcher EspritEDX 150mm Super Apo Triplet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSky-Watcher's new improved top-of-the-line ESPRIT EDX 3-Element ED apochromatic refractors are premium instruments of the highest quality with truly stunning optical performance rivalling or exceeding similar telescopes of even the most famous high-end telescope brands.\u003cbr\u003eESPRIT EDX Super Apo Triplets are designed primarily for the most demanding astro-imagers but are also fine telescopes for visual observations. The premium, superbly corrected optical systems deliver high-contrast images full of detail and zero detectable colour fringing, even on the brightest of objects, yielding exceptional contrast and sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ESPRIT 150EDX features the same outstanding f\/7 optical system as the previous model including one premium Japanese Ohara FPL-53 ED glass lens element. Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic coatings applied, to ensure optimum light throughput approaching 99.5%!! The proprietary Sky-Watcher “Metallic High-Transmission Coatings” (MHTC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ESPRIT 150EDX has an improved back end design that dispenses with the capstan wheel of the previous model, allowing the focuser to be more easily rotated. Additionally, there is a rotatable adaptor provided on the drawtube to further assist in framing your images. There is also an accessory rail provided that doubles as a carrying handle. Features a rock-solid CNC Machined dual-speed rack \u0026amp; pinion linear power focuser with high load capacity and zero image shift, with a 3\" indexed drawtube. Supplied in a foam lined aluminium framed storage\/carrying case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn optically matched Field Flattener and 0.77x Reducer\/Flattener are both available as optional accessories for imaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Supplied without eyepiece, star diagonal \u0026amp; finderscope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective Lens Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope Focal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1050 mm (f\/7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMHTC Multi-Coated Triple Objective Lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eED Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne Ohara FPL53 ED Lens Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 mm (with optional field flattener)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Speed 11:1 Linear Power (CNC machined)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrawtube Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\" Indexed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360º rotatable adaptor + independently rotatable focuser body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh accessory payload capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero image shift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDew Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetractable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium OTA with internal baffling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC machined aluminium with accessory rail \/ carrying handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinderscope Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with Sky-Watcher finderscopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagonal Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccepts 2\" star diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; 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