{"id":13541,"date":"2026-02-17T11:20:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13541"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:20:49","slug":"sky-watcher-esprit-70edx-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/sky-watcher-esprit-70edx-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Esprit-70EDX"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX - The spirit of perfection<\/h2>\n<p>The series <strong>Sky-Watcher Esprit EDX<\/strong> 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 <strong>Esprit 70EDX<\/strong> perfectly embodies this philosophy in a compact, powerful and full-format compatible format.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Super APO Triplet optics - Absolute contrast and purity<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>Esprit 70EDX<\/strong> is equipped with an apochromatic ED triplet lens incorporating a glass element. <strong>Hoya FCD100<\/strong> Japanese quality. This combination guarantees outstanding color correction, with no perceptible color fringing, even on the brightest objects.<\/p>\n<p>Each air-glass surface benefits from exclusive treatments <strong>MHTC (Metallic High-Transmission Coatings)<\/strong>, 99.5 % light transmission and maximum contrast. The result: exceptionally sharp images, rich in detail and micro-contrast.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diameter<\/strong> : 70 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focal length<\/strong> 490 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus report<\/strong> : f\/7<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective<\/strong> Triplet ED with Hoya FCD100 element<\/li>\n<li><strong>Image height<\/strong> 44 mm (with optional corrector)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Optimized for full-format astrophotography<\/h3>\n<p>The 70EDX is <strong>full format compatible<\/strong> and designed to deliver a wide field of view perfectly exploitable with modern sensors. A 0.92\u00d7 reducer\/corrector (part no. 20332) is available as an option to further optimize photographic performance.<\/p>\n<p>Although focused on imaging, it is also an excellent visual instrument thanks to its high contrast and optical finesse.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>High-quality mechanics and maximum stability<\/h3>\n<p>The mechanics of the 70EDX are entirely CNC machined and designed for precision and robustness. It is equipped with a <strong>Linear Power 2.8\u201d hybrid rack-and-pinion eyepiece holder<\/strong> double-speed (11:1 ratio), capable of withstanding heavy loads without bending or image lag.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>11:1 double-speed CNC eyepiece holder<\/li>\n<li>2.8\u201d indexed sliding tube\u201d<\/li>\n<li>360\u00b0 rotating adapter for precise framing<\/li>\n<li>High load capacity without image shift<\/li>\n<li>Retractable mist guard<\/li>\n<li>Aluminum tube with internal anti-glare baffles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main focuser is not rotatable, but a rotary adapter built into the sliding tube makes it easy to angle the camera for framing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Equipment included<\/h3>\n<p>The Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX comes with a complete set of high-quality mechanical accessories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CNC-machined aluminum tube clamps<\/li>\n<li>Integrated carrying handle<\/li>\n<li>45 mm dovetail bar, Vixen type<\/li>\n<li>Sky-Watcher compatible finder stand<\/li>\n<li>Aluminium carrying case with foam-cut interior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> supplied without eyepiece, angled bend and finder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Technical specifications<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>70 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focal length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>490 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focus report<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>f\/7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Objective<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Triplet ED Hoya FCD100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lens holder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2.8\u2033 Linear Power CNC double speed 11:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rotation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>360\u00b0 rotating adapter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Full format (with optional corrector)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>OTA length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>368 mm (mist screen retracted) \/ 420 mm (extended)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>OTA weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3.2 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Delivery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Aluminium case with foam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Why choose the Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Premium ED triplet optics with Hoya FCD100 lens<\/li>\n<li>High transmission MHTC treatments<\/li>\n<li>Full-format compatible<\/li>\n<li>Robust, precise CNC mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Compact, portable and professional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX<\/strong> 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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX \u2013 L\u2019esprit de la perfection La s\u00e9rie Sky-Watcher Esprit EDX repr\u00e9sente le sommet du savoir-faire de la marque en mati\u00e8re de r\u00e9fracteurs apochromatiques. Con\u00e7us pour les astrophotographes les plus exigeants, les mod\u00e8les ESPRIT offrent une qualit\u00e9 optique exceptionnelle, rivalisant avec les instruments haut de gamme les plus prestigieux du march\u00e9. 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