Sky-Watcher Esprit-70EDX

Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX - The spirit of perfection

The series Sky-Watcher Esprit EDX represents the pinnacle of the brand's apochromatic refractor expertise. Designed for the most demanding astrophotographers, ESPRIT models offer exceptional optical quality, rivalling the most prestigious high-end instruments on the market. The Esprit 70EDX perfectly embodies this philosophy in a compact, powerful and full-format compatible format.

Super APO Triplet optics - Absolute contrast and purity

Visit Esprit 70EDX is equipped with an apochromatic ED triplet lens incorporating a glass element. Hoya FCD100 Japanese quality. This combination guarantees outstanding color correction, with no perceptible color fringing, even on the brightest objects.

Each air-glass surface benefits from exclusive treatments MHTC (Metallic High-Transmission Coatings), 99.5 % light transmission and maximum contrast. The result: exceptionally sharp images, rich in detail and micro-contrast.

• Diameter : 70 mm
• Focal length 490 mm
• Focus report : f/7
• Objective Triplet ED with Hoya FCD100 element
• Image height 44 mm (with optional corrector)

Optimized for full-format astrophotography

The 70EDX is full format compatible and designed to deliver a wide field of view perfectly exploitable with modern sensors. A 0.92× reducer/corrector (part no. 20332) is available as an option to further optimize photographic performance.

Although focused on imaging, it is also an excellent visual instrument thanks to its high contrast and optical finesse.

High-quality mechanics and maximum stability

The mechanics of the 70EDX are entirely CNC machined and designed for precision and robustness. It is equipped with a Linear Power 2.8” hybrid rack-and-pinion eyepiece holder double-speed (11:1 ratio), capable of withstanding heavy loads without bending or image lag.

• 11:1 double-speed CNC eyepiece holder
• 2.8” indexed sliding tube”
• 360° rotating adapter for precise framing
• High load capacity without image shift
• Retractable mist guard
• Aluminum tube with internal anti-glare baffles

The main focuser is not rotatable, but a rotary adapter built into the sliding tube makes it easy to angle the camera for framing.

Equipment included

The Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX comes with a complete set of high-quality mechanical accessories:

• CNC-machined aluminum tube clamps
• Integrated carrying handle
• 45 mm dovetail bar, Vixen type
• Sky-Watcher compatible finder stand
• Aluminium carrying case with foam-cut interior

Note: supplied without eyepiece, angled bend and finder.

Technical specifications

Why choose the Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX?

• Premium ED triplet optics with Hoya FCD100 lens
• High transmission MHTC treatments
• Full-format compatible
• Robust, precise CNC mechanics
• Compact, portable and professional

Visit Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX is an exceptional telescope, ideal for demanding astrophotographers who want impeccable optical performance in a compact, portable format. A true synthesis of precision, quality and reliability.