The Sky-Watcher Esprit 150EDX apochromatic telescope is the flagship OTA in this series, offering the highest optical and mechanical performance. Equipped with a Super APO lens with an FPL53 element, it was designed for astrophotography requiring perfect correction of chromatic aberration and a rigid, precise construction of the OTA and focuser. Thanks to its large diameter and f/7 aperture, the telescope is also suitable for detailed visual observations.

Key features

• triplet APO lens with FPL53 element
• MHTC coatings (Metallic High-Transmission Coatings)
• modernized 3" focuser with 1:11 microfocuser
• double rotation: 360° on the pulley and on the pulley sleeve
• threaded connector for correctors and reducers
• transport handle and mounting rail in Losmandy standard
• aluminum tube with internal diaphragms and a retractable anti-fog cover
• finder socket compatible with scopes and mini-guides
• optimized for deep sky photography and solar system objects

Set components

• Esprit 150EDX optical tube
• tube clamps with carrying handle
• Losmandy mounting rail
• transport case with aluminum frame and foam filling
• not included: glasses, angle, corrector and finder

Technical parameters

• lens diameter: 150 mm
• focal length: 1050 mm
• light power: f/7
• lens type: apochromatic triplet with FPL53
• coatings: MHTC
• focuser: rack and pinion and linear 3" with 1:11 microfocus
• rotation: 360° (extractors, extractor sleeve)
• output connector: 2" + thread for correctors
• transport length: 920 mm
• length with the cover extended: 1030 mm
• tube weight: 15.2 kg
• shipment weight: 35.7 kg
• shipment dimensions: 130 × 56 × 55 cm