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Your cart is empty. For astronomers looking to elevate their viewing experience with superior extra-low dispersion glass, look no further than Sky-Watcher’s EvoStar series of apochromatic doublets. Whether you’re viewing the Moon for the first time or a seasoned astronomer, savor one of the finest viewing experiences Sky-Watcher has to offer.
The EvoStar ED refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, designed to deliver optimum visual and photographic performance. Even when observing bright planetary objects, the EvoStar ED refractor minimizes color fringing to deliver an image with tack-sharp stars. Central to Sky-Watcher’s color correction is their Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™), which eliminates virtually all false color. All EvoStar ED refractor optical tubes have been light-baffled to minimize stray light, and the tube interior features a matte black finish to prevent light reflections from reaching the focal plane.
For the visual astronomer looking to try their hand at astrophotography, the Sky-Watcher EvoStar ED refractor series provides the perfect pathway to professional-level imaging without the need for braking the bank. Doublets cost less to produce, making them considerably less expensive than triplets. Additionally, fewer lens elements means less glass, which means less weight. Less weight means you can handle your equipment with a less beefy – thus less expensive – mount. With these savings you can invest in a new camera or laptop to enhance your astrophotography.
Like the optics, the tube is beautifully crafted featuring rolled steel with our Sky-Watcher signature Black Diamond metal-flake finish. To contrast, the front and rear cells are constructed with a textured off-white aluminum casting. Whether you’re viewing from a home observatory or at an outreach event, the EvoStar ED refractor stands out amongst a crowded field of telescopes.
Sky-Watcher EvoStar includes rings and a dovetail, giving you the perfect setup that’s ready to go at a moment’s notice. The 2” dual-speed Crayford-style focuser provides precise focusing using roller bearings that provide minimal image shift. Our optical tubes are shipped with a foam-lined aluminum case to help transport your investment to and from star parties or any other field-based observation.
Steve B.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2024
There are parts shown in the picture that the telescope doesn't come with
Jesus A.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 25, 2024
Mi primer telescopio para astrofotografía, excelente calidad, casi nula aberración cromática, bastante portable, viene con su maletin que ayuda mucho al viajar, solo 2.5kg de peso, el unico detalle es que como todos los telescopios para astrofoto, hay que comprar un extensor para dar foco, su enfocador de doble velocidad es muy preciso y puede ajustarse para ser mas fino...En pocas palabras excelente para principiantes e intermedios en el tema
Alex
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2023
Very happy with this purchase. Sky Watcher scopes have their quirks (M54 scope connection) but the OT is really excellent, with pinpoint focus and color-corrected images. The sad fact is that the scopes' low price is countered by the high price of the SW reducer made for this specific OT. There are aftermarket reducers that apparently work with it, but I've only used the SW one, which reduces the F/L of the 72ED to 355mm from the native 420mm (and drops from the native f/5.3 to f4.93).It's also a lightweight assembly, perfectly suited to a lighter mount, although any refractor benefits from a heavier and steadier mount. It also makes a brilliant birding scope with the right prism, eyepiece and mount.Highly satisfied, would completely recommend and remind users that it may also be used as a secondary or guiding scope for a much larger telescope down the line!
christian
Reviewed in France on August 17, 2023
La photo ne correspond pas au contenue de la boite.Il y a que la lunette, dans sont etuis en métal.La photo montre un angle déporté pour objectif qui n'y est pas et pour finir le prix qui du coups depasse du double la plus par des autre revendeur.
Claudio
Reviewed in Italy on February 16, 2023
Acquistato ad un ottimo prezzo, 370 euro arrivato anche in anticipo. Il prodotto non ha bisogno di commenti. Unico problema, ho dovuto mettere mano sulla messa a fuoco perché molto rumorosa e ruvida. Due viti di regolazione e adesso è burro. Il problema di messa a punto dei prodotti Sky Watcher lo avevo avuto anche con l'Adventurer. Se li acquisti tramite Aurigati arrivano revisionati se no devi avere un po' di manualità.
Russell K McComb
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023
The telescope came packed very good with the carrying case. The ad did mention an 2 to 1.25 inch adapter which was said to be included but not with the telescope. All other ads never had the 2 to 1.25inch adapter included. It would be nice if they corrected the ad to show no 2 to 1.25inch adapter.
Christian Lenoir
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
Very crisp image. High quality optics and great value fir beginners, although you will need to buy an eyepiece and a tracker mount is highly advised. Sky-Watcher has a good one but it will run you another few hundred bucks. Anyway, I saw better images on this scope than on my old 8” Schmidt Cassegrain from the 80s. The images were crisp all around and it is lightweight enough to more or less carry easily around in the car for outdoorsy trips.My first astrophoto taken with this scope is attached (Orion nebula). This was from 31 photos, about 30 seconds ea. and roughly 100 to 5000 ISO at full aperture taken on a Sky-watcher 72mm ED doublet f/5.8, 420mm focal ratio APO refractor telescope, with a Canon EOS 5D Mk III camera (with Orion field flattener and Optolong L-Enhance filter) stacked with DSS software and post-processed in Photoshop. Still a noisy image but nice for being quite literally my first shot at at, not to mention the almost full moon and plenty of light pollution from the city.
Alan
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2022
This is a great little refractor! I bought it primarily for astrophotography. I have it paired with a ZWO ASI224 camera using ASIAir Pro. The ASI224 is an inexpensive planetary camera, but I use it primarily for taking pictures of DSO’s. I’m able to get decent pictures in about 3-5 minutes from a light polluted suburban setting using EAA (electronic assisted astrophotography).I primarily have the scope mounted on my Celestron AVX German EQ. It’s also light enough to mount on my SkyWatcher GTI with a German EQ wedge. The whole setup weighs less than 25 lbs. for easy portability.I also do visual observing simultaneously using a flip mirror diagonal, so I don’t need to swap the camera with an eyepiece. I should mention that this telescope does not come with a diagonal, eyepiece, or finderscope.Overall I’m very happy with this scope, and would recommend it to anyone interested in doing astrophotograhy without spending a lot of money.
Buyer
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2020
The telescope I received just included the optical tube - with no focuser. Completely unusable.In addition, when I tried to call I got put on hold forever. Never still able to talk to anyone about the missing vital piece.Do not buy ANYTHING from this seller.
Dave S.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
This is a great compact scope for travel or quick setup in the yard. Very sharp with very good color correction even through it's only a doublet. Focuser is smooth but a bit stiff (actually a good thing for heavy eyepieces or camera). The fine focus control is really nice. It's a bit heavier than other scopes of this size. This is my 4th SkyWatcher product (Esprit 150 EDT telescope, Star Adventurer tracker, and EvoGuide 50). All but the EvoGuide had some defect and needed to be exchanged. I really like their equipment, but recommend that you buy from someplace that has a generous and easy return/exchange policy like Amazon. I'm still trying to get a problem with the Star Adventurer sorted out with Oceanside Photo and SkyWatcher after almost 2 weeks - should have ordered from Amazon.
Me
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2020
I put this on a Vixen SD115 apo refractor, and to be quite honest, this little one can give it a run for its money. Mars is clearly defined, with about the same chromatic aberation as the Vixen. Not quite as much detail of course, but not far off. Stars show a perfect airy diffraction pattern.And the focuser holds itself in place without adjusting any hold screws. The fine focuser works well too. There is not much distance to the focuser - I had to put in a 2" extension ring to use my televue 55mm eyepiece, but all smaller eyepieces worked with just a simple 1-1/4" adapter.On the whole I am more impressed that I expected, and I had great expectations to start with.One thing I hate is the screw-in lens cap - I fiddle endlessly to put it on, and it crosses the threads very easily. But I don't feel it needs a point off for 1 minute of fuss at the end of a night.Seriously thinking about getting a bigger Sky Watcher scope one day.
Jesus Ponce De Leon
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
The 72mm sky-watcher evostar is a good small refractor, really good little apo. Crisp and neat images. Light weight, and beautiful design, but it has its downside(s). First not sure what glasses are used and its price is really high for this size and quality. There are better and cheaper choices in the 80mm, F/7, ED using FKs glasses (at least you know what glass is being used and what you paying for). These alternatives come with the 2" to 1.25" reductor (the evostar does not include any accessory). These alternatives are at least 60 dlls cheaper. Given its low aperture it takes quite a bit of time to get an image clear as good as an 80 F/6 or a 102mm F/5. But it performs well, no complains there, just overpriced for its size and lack of accessories. Love it if I remove the price tag. It shows horrible elongated stars at the edges. The images have to be cropped by almost 50%. It is a mixed review for me because it is sleek and has good crisp middle and center of the images but horrible to its edges.
James R. Justus
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
This scope is a great scope for wide field astrophotography. I'm really enjoying using it on nebulas.
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