{"id":9199,"date":"2025-07-18T18:12:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9199"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:01:26","slug":"nouvelle-sky-watcher-evostar-120edx","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/nouvelle-sky-watcher-evostar-120edx\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Evostar 120EDX"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Sky-Watcher Evostar 120EDX - 120 mm f\/7 apochromatic refractor, a top-class instrument<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Evostar 120EDX<\/strong> is the flagship of the brand's ED doublet range. This 120 mm, f\/7 aperture refractor offers a formidable combination of power, optical quality and mechanical precision. Designed for both detailed visual observation and advanced astrophotography, it benefits from a new, optimized design, with a <strong>Crayford 2.8\" 360\u00b0 rotating eyepiece holder<\/strong>a <strong>sliding mist guard<\/strong> and high-quality FPL-53 lenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Available for pre-order - Delivery scheduled for October 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>High-end optics for crystal-clear images<\/h3>\n<p>The ED doublet in this Evostar 120EDX uses <strong>Ohara FPL-53 japanese glass<\/strong>renowned for its excellent correction of chromatic aberrations. Thanks to a focal ratio of <strong>f\/7<\/strong>In addition to the advantages of the MHTC multi-coating, this telescope is faster for astrophotography without sacrificing fine detail. MHTC multi-layer coatings ensure <strong>99.5 luminous transmittance %<\/strong>for maximum contrast and perfectly punctual stars, even at the edge of the field.<\/p>\n<h3>Mechanics to match optical ambitions<\/h3>\n<p>The mechanics have been completely revised with a <strong>2.8\" Crayford focuser with 11:1 micro-reduction<\/strong> mounted on a 360\u00b0 rotating adapter, ideal for photographic framing. The <strong>sliding mist guard<\/strong> for easy storage and transport, while the clamps with central handle provide a secure, balanced grip. The entire tube is made of aluminum with internal baffles to limit unwanted reflections.<\/p>\n<h3>A powerful yet portable instrument<\/h3>\n<p>Despite its 120 mm aperture, this telescope is easy to transport with a <strong>weight 6.3 kg<\/strong>. It can be mounted on mid- to high-end equatorial mounts. For deep-sky photographers, a <strong>0.85x field reducer\/corrector (optional)<\/strong> is recommended to optimize the flat field and reduce exposure times.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical specifications of the Sky-Watcher Evostar 120EDX<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Technical specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lens type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Apochromatic refractor (Doublet ED)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Opening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>120 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focal length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>840 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focal ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>f\/7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max. useful magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>240x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lens holder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Crayford 2.8\" dual-speed 11:1, 360\u00b0 rotatable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fog screen<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sliding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tube weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6.3 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tube length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>660 mm (fog shield retracted), 780 mm (extended)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Light transmission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>99.5 % with MHTC treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tube material<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Aluminum with internal light shields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Box contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tubus Sky-Watcher Evostar 120EDX<\/li>\n<li>Clamps with carrying handle<\/li>\n<li>Vixen dovetail (prism rail 45 mm)<\/li>\n<li>Aluminium carrying case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Important notes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Supplied without eyepiece, angled return and finder.<\/strong> These accessories are available separately.<\/p>\n<h3>Highlights of the 120EDX<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Large 120 mm diameter for more detail and light<\/li>\n<li>FPL-53 ED optics for high-end image quality<\/li>\n<li>Robust, precise, rotating focuser<\/li>\n<li>Sliding mist guard for reduced space requirements<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for planetary and deep-sky photography and observation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>An instrument to rival triplets<\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to its excellent chromatic correction, modern mechanics and relative lightness, the <strong>Sky-Watcher Evostar 120EDX<\/strong> is often preferred to much more expensive triplet scopes. It offers professional image quality for a modest investment, making it a very wise choice for discerning amateur astronomers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-order now from Deep Space Astronomy - delivery scheduled for October 2025. Limited quantities!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky-Watcher Evostar 120EDX \u2013 R\u00e9fracteur apochromatique 120 mm f\/7, un instrument de haut niveau La Sky-Watcher Evostar 120EDX repr\u00e9sente le fleuron de la gamme ED doublet de la marque. Cette lunette de 120 mm d\u2019ouverture \u00e0 f\/7 offre une combinaison redoutable entre puissance, qualit\u00e9 optique et pr\u00e9cision m\u00e9canique. 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