{"id":9204,"date":"2025-07-18T18:12:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9204"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:01:26","slug":"sky-watcher-esprit-120edx","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/sky-watcher-esprit-120edx\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Esprit 120EDX"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Sky-Watcher Esprit-120EDX - Super APO 120 mm f\/7 triplet scope for high-definition imaging<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Esprit-120EDX<\/strong> is a top-quality triplet apochromatic refractor, designed for the most demanding astrophotographers and visual observers who demand impeccable optical precision. With an aperture of 120 mm, a focal length of 840 mm (f\/7), professional-grade CNC mechanics and FPL-53 ED lenses, it stands at the top of the Sky-Watcher Esprit EDX range.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Available for pre-order - Delivery scheduled for October 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Professional-class optical performance<\/h3>\n<p>Featuring an apochromatic triplet lens with integrated Japanese glass <strong>Ohara FPL-53<\/strong>Esprit-120EDX offers perfect correction of chromatic aberrations. Even the brightest stars are rendered with exceptional sharpness, free from colored bangs. Optical surfaces are treated with <strong>MHTC<\/strong> (Metallic High-Transmission Coating), which guarantees <strong>99.5 luminous transmittance %<\/strong> and remarkable contrast across the entire field.<\/p>\n<h3>Ultra-stable 3\u2033 rotating focuser and CNC mechanics<\/h3>\n<p>The bezel is equipped with a <strong>Linear Power 3\" eyepiece holder<\/strong> 11:1 double-speed CNC rack-and-pinion system, designed to support heavy cameras without bending. It features a <strong>double rotation<\/strong> The focuser itself can be rotated, as can the output adapter, to facilitate camera orientation. The <strong>sliding mist guard<\/strong>The machined aluminum clamps feature a handle compatible with accessory mountings.<\/p>\n<h3>Perfect for full-frame sensors<\/h3>\n<p>With its f\/7 ratio, the Esprit-120EDX offers an ideal combination of resolution and field of view. It is fully compatible with large-format sensors thanks to its optional correctors: a <strong>dedicated field flattener (ref. 20189)<\/strong> or a <strong>reducer\/corrector 0.77x (ref. 20095)<\/strong> to accelerate the optical system to around f\/5.4. A considerable asset for wide-field deep-sky imaging.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical specifications of the Sky-Watcher Esprit-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>Triplet ED apochromatic refractor (Super APO)<\/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>ED glass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Ohara FPL-53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lens holder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3\" Dual-Speed 11:1 CNC rack, rotary + rotary adapter<\/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>9.6 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tube length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>710 mm (retracted), 810 mm (extended)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Light transmission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>99.5 % (MHTC treatment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dovetail<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>75 mm Losmandy type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Box contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tubus Sky-Watcher Esprit-120EDX<\/li>\n<li>CNC clamps with integrated handle<\/li>\n<li>75 mm dovetail<\/li>\n<li>Reinforced carrying case with foam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Important notes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Supplied without eyepiece, finder or angled return.<\/strong> Accessories available separately.<\/p>\n<h3>Why choose Esprit-120EDX?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>120 mm ED triplet in FPL-53 glass - premium optics<\/li>\n<li>3\u2033 ultra-stable dual-rotation focuser<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with full-format sensors with dedicated correctors<\/li>\n<li>Perfect balance between resolution, contrast and field<\/li>\n<li>Top-level mechanical quality and finish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A dream instrument for demanding astrophotographers<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Esprit-120EDX<\/strong> is one of the best choices available for experienced astrophotographers looking for a reliable, rigid and ultra-high-performance instrument. Its image quality rivals that of brand-name scopes costing three times as much, while retaining the flexibility and robustness for which Sky-Watcher is renowned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-order now from Deep Space Astronomy - Delivery scheduled for October 2025.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky-Watcher Esprit-120EDX \u2013 Lunette triplet Super APO 120 mm f\/7 pour imagerie haute d\u00e9finition La Sky-Watcher Esprit-120EDX est une lunette apochromatique triplet de tr\u00e8s haute qualit\u00e9, con\u00e7ue pour les astrophotographes les plus exigeants comme pour les observateurs visuels soucieux d\u2019une pr\u00e9cision optique irr\u00e9prochable. 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