{"product_id":"skywatcher-esprit-80edx-on-az-eq5-refractor-telescope-with-pier-tripod","title":"SkyWatcher Esprit 80EDX on AZ-EQ5 Refractor Telescope with Pier Tripod","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSkyWatcher Esprit 80EDX on AZ-EQ5 Refractor Telescope with Pier Tripod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEsprit 80ED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with the discerning astrophotographer in mind, Sky-Watcher's top-of-the-line Esprit refractors deliver the kind of imaging performance one would expect from telescopes costing thousands of dollars more. With Esprit's three-element, air-spaced objective lens design, false colour is virtually eliminated, yielding exceptional contrast and sharpness. Each element is fully multi-coated with Sky-Watcher's proprietary Metallic high-transmission Coatings (MHTC), producing a transmission rate that rivals any refractor on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to superb optics, all Esprits feature exclusive dual-speed, Helinear track focusers, which provide smooth, rock-solid focusing with zero image shift. Using a captain's wheel design all focusers can be rotated, giving astrophotographers flexibility when framing their image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs is customary, Sky-Watcher supplies everything you need to get out under the stars, including a 2-element field corrector, which guarantees a flat field across the entire imaging plane. All Esprit refractors also come with an 8x50 right-angle finderscope, 2-inch star diagonal, M48 camera adapter, mounting hardware, and padded case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAZ-EQ5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher GT Series AZ-EQ5 Go-To Mount combines the advantages of the equatorial mount with the simplicity of the alt-azimuth system. In fact, the AZ-EQ5 is a hybrid mount usable in both these configurations. The equatorial mode is ideal for astrophotography while the alt-azimuth configuration is more practical for observation as polar alignment is not required. Moreover, two telescopes can be simultaneously mounted in alt-azimuth configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional SynScan Go-To system allows full control of both R.A. and Dec. axes with 9 slew speeds and 5 arcminute pointing precision, allowing you to quickly and accurately locate objects across the night sky. The Go-To system can automatically slew the telescope on command toward planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters and much more. The SynScan has 42,900 memorised celestial objects for an amazing journey in the night sky. The deep sky tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects currently visible, so even the novice astronomer can easily observe faint objects at the touch of a button. Once achieving alignment, the patented Freedom Find dual encoders will then keep track of your position to within 4.2 arcminutes. The mount will retain alignment even after releasing the clutches and manually pointing the scope to a new part of the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AZ-EQ5 is equipped with two SNAP ports for dual control of camera shutter release. Working with the SynScan hand control's \"Camera Control\" function, a user can take batch exposures in up to 8 groups of \"Exposure-time \u0026amp; Frames\". An indexer on the R.A. worm gear keeps track of its current position, so that the Periodic Error inherent to all worm gear driven mounts can be learned and permanently corrected for. These features make the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 a fantastic partner to high focal length telescopes and astrophotographers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-Element Air-Spaced Objective Lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually Eliminates False Colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-Transmission Metallic Coatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-Speed Helinear Track Focuser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotatable Captain's Wheel Focuser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-Element Field Corrector Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynScan Go-To Control System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Alt-Azimuth and Equatorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreedom Find Dual Encoders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSNAP Ports for Camera Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkyWatcher Esprit 80EDX on AZ-EQ5 Refractor Telescope with Pier Tripod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid German Equatorial Mount AZ-EQ5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel Pier Tripod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated Counterweight Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweight Extension Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate Saddle for Counterweight Shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweights (2x 3.5kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynScan Hand Controller and Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Controller Holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor Cable (for Connecting the Mounts Motors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Supply Cord (Lighter Plug)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SkyWatcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47296542474407,"sku":"GC39-SWAZEQ5-ESPR80","price":5748.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4083\/0375\/files\/GC39-SWAZEQ5-ESPR80_4.jpg?v=1763528553","url":"https:\/\/www.georges.com.au\/products\/skywatcher-esprit-80edx-on-az-eq5-refractor-telescope-with-pier-tripod","provider":"Georges Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}