SkyWatcher Evolux 62ED Refractor OTA

Product Description

The Evolux 62 ED is the evolution of the popular Evostar line of doublet ED Apochromatic refractors, Sky-Watcher has developed the all-new Evolux ED series with the serious imager in mind. Designed for the discerning astrophotographer looking for a lightweight scope that still packs a punch. Naturally, Evolux ED models offer excellent performance for visual use too. Evolux ED models have key upgrades in the optics and the mechanics, making them the perfect fit for a widefield portable setup.

The Evolux 62 optics have been exclusively designed by Lichtenknecker Optics of Belgium. Evolux ED apochromatic doublet refractors are the perfect blend of superior extra-low dispersion, affordability and compact size. The doublet lens assembly utilises a proprietary combination of optically matched lenses, including one ED lens element, that delivers sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies, whilst virtually eliminating false colour. All lens elements feature Sky-Watcher's proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) which are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class, optimising light throughput to up to 99.5%.

Elegant design, next generation performance
The Evolux-62ED can also be used as a deluxe guidescope. The Evolux-62ED comes in a foam lined aluminum case with a 2.4-inch 11:1 dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with non marring 2" compression fitting, 45mm dovetail bar, clamshell ring, and adjustable dew shield. An optional 0.9x two-element focal reducer/field flattener, which includes one ED lens element and adaptor/field rotator is available separately, which when combined makes the Evolux-62ED into a four-lens optical system comprising two ED elements for improved corrections over previous generations.

Included in the box
Optical tube assembly with 2.4" dual speed focuser (compression fitting) and sliding dew shield
Clamshell with finder shoe
Dovetail bar
Aluminium case

Specifications
Optical Design: Apochromatic ED Doublet Refractor, Air Spaced, Fully Multi-Coated
Objective Lens Diameter: 62mm
Telescope Focal Length: 400mm (f/6.45)
Focal Length with optional 0.9x Reducer/Flattener: 360mm (f/5.8)
Field of View with optional 0.9x Reducer/Flattener: 5.09°
Dual-Speed 2.4” Rack & Pinion Focuser with Indexed Drawtube
2" (50.8mm) Visual Adaptor with Compression Ring
Clamshell Ring with 45mm Dovetail Mounting Bar
Supplied with two fitted finderscope shoes (Note: Photos only show one shoe)
Supplied without Star Diagonal, Finderscope or Eyepieces
Aluminium Foam-Lined Carrying Case
Tube Length Retracted/Extended: 295mm/370mm
OTA Weight: 2.5kg with supplied accessories

We have published an article explaining the merits of ED refractors, read about The ED Refractor Telescope.