Skywatcher Triplet 120 F/7 Esprit Apochromatic Refractor

Skywatcher Triplet 120 F/7 Esprit Apochromatic Refractor

This Triplet Apochromatic Refractor offers high-quality performance, its chromatic aberration correction system cannot be compared to previous models or refractors from other brands.

This Product features air-spaced triplet lens, and is personally checked on Artesky's optical bench before shipping.

The ESPRIT Apochromatic Triplets are designed for the most demanding astrophotographers, but are also fine telescopes for visual observations. The premium, superbly-corrected optical systems deliver high-contrast images full of detail and zero detectable colour fringing, even on the brightest of objects.

Improved mechanics and lenses

The very precise mechanics guarantee universal application in every astronomical field and extreme satisfaction in use.

In addition to the improvement of the optics, the new 120 Esprit also offers an improved mechanics that enhances the performance of the apochromat.

Why buy from Artesky?

For years, Skywatcher has been a point of reference in the astronomical sector with a wide range of products, from mounts to APO refractors; Artesky has entered into a great collaboration agreement with Skywatcher Italia which entails extra care and support on this type of products.

Thanks to our collaborative relationship with this great company, we can boast excellent quality / price ratio and exclusive discounts for our customers as well as direct and fast customer support in Italy.

Multiple inspection of the optics before delivery and guaranteed customer assistance.

All refractors sold are thoroughly checked and timely shipped in order to ensure maximum efficiency to the customer who places his trust in us in buying this instrument.

All optics and mechanics are checked on our optical bench in order to prevent any problem such as unglued optics or mechanics not working properly.

Artesky is always available to customize any setup for its customers, as we design and produce adapters, rings and accessories.

Before and after sale assistance is pivotal for our company, our main objective is to  advise every astrophotographer at best and guarantee the best shopping experience.

120 Esprit Triplet APO: Advantages and Features - new version

High-quality triplet lens - Optical quality and significantly better color correction than other APO triplets.

Suitable for transport retractable dew shield (only 100cm length when dew shield is down)

Focuser with 1:11 reduction ratio for precise and fast focusing

CNC machined aluminum tube with internal blackening to eliminate any reflection

Oversized focuser with 60mm aperture for complete illumination even for FULL FRAME sensors

CNC machined aluminum rings. Each ring features three M6 threads on the upper surface (one in the center, the other two at a distance of 30mm between one another).

Astrophotography with 120 Esprit APO Skywatcher

The 120 Esprit APO is perfectly suited for astrophotography, the very fast focal ratio allows very short exposure times, even at high resolution. Small galaxies and planetary nebulae can be photographed without any effort.

The air-spaced 120mm lens goes through multiple coating processes to ensure maximum contrast, in this way it's possible to reach the ideal thermal temperature in a fast and easy way.

The image is free of chromatic aberration and it is possible to push the instrument up to 240x in visual observation without any problem.

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