{"id":9201,"date":"2025-07-18T18:12:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9201"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:01:26","slug":"sky-watcher-esprit-70edx","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/sky-watcher-esprit-70edx\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Sky-Watcher Esprit-70EDX - Top-of-the-range Super APO triplet telescope for demanding astrophotographers<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Esprit-70EDX<\/strong> embodies the brand's top-of-the-range apochromatic refractor. With its triplet ED lens in Hoya FCD100 glass and precision CNC machining, this refractor has been designed to meet the demands of the most rigorous astrophotographers. Compact, lightweight yet formidably powerful, Esprit-70EDX delivers images of exceptional sharpness and contrast, worthy of the most prestigious instruments on the market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Available for pre-order - Delivery scheduled for October 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>High-performance super-apochromatic optics<\/h3>\n<p>L'<strong>Esprit-70EDX<\/strong> is based on a carefully corrected f\/7 triplet optic, including a central lens in <strong>Hoya FCD100 glass<\/strong>equivalent to the FPL-53. This type of design enables perfect correction of chromatic aberration, even on bright stars, with exceptional contrast.<\/p>\n<p>Air-glass surfaces are treated with the exclusive <strong>MHTC (Metallic High Transmission Coating)<\/strong>guaranteeing <strong>99.5 luminous transmittance %<\/strong> and images that are bright, sharp and free from unwanted glare.<\/p>\n<h3>An instrument designed for wide-field imaging<\/h3>\n<p>The Esprit-70EDX's compactness (a tube of just 368 mm with retracted lens hood) and light weight (3.2 kg) make it an ideal travel companion for mobile astrophotographers. The <strong>2.8\" Linear Power CNC rack-and-pinion eyepiece holder<\/strong> is designed to support heavy cameras without any play, with 11:1 microfocuser and built-in rotary adapter for framing adjustment.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>reducer \/ corrector 0.92x (ref. 20332, optional)<\/strong> is available to optimize field correction and reduce the focal length to around 450 mm.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical specifications of the Sky-Watcher Esprit-70EDX<\/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>Triplet ED apochromatic refractor (Super APO)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Opening<\/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>Focal ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>f\/7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ED glass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Hoya FCD100 (FPL-53 equivalent)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lens holder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2.8\" Dual-Speed Linear Power (CNC) rack, rotary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fog screen<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Slider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tube weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3.2 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tube length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>368 mm (fog shield retracted), 420 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>Dovetail<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>45 mm Vixen type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Box contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tubus Sky-Watcher Esprit-70EDX<\/li>\n<li>CNC clamps with central handle<\/li>\n<li>45 mm dovetail, Vixen type<\/li>\n<li>Reinforced aluminum carrying case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Important notes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Supplied without eyepiece, finder or angled deflector.<\/strong> These accessories are available separately to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<h3>Esprit-70EDX highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Triplet Super APO optics with Hoya FCD100 lens<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for high-resolution wide-field photography<\/li>\n<li>Robust, precise focuser for heavy cameras<\/li>\n<li>Compact, lightweight and easy to transport<\/li>\n<li>Premium CNC finishes with quality accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A high-end eyewear designed for enthusiasts<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Esprit-70EDX<\/strong> is aimed at those who want to go further in astrophotography and optical precision. It rivals the very top-of-the-range brands without blushing, while remaining much more affordable. Compact yet powerful, it represents an excellent investment for any enlightened amateur or expert looking for an exceptional instrument.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-order today from Deep Space Astronomy - Delivery scheduled for October 2025.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky-Watcher Esprit-70EDX \u2013 Lunette triplet Super APO haut de gamme pour astrophotographes exigeants Le Sky-Watcher Esprit-70EDX incarne le haut de gamme des r\u00e9fracteurs apochromatiques de la marque. 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