Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED & EQ6-R Mount & Tripod

Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED & EQ6-R Mount & Tripod
( Sky-Watcher SWEQ6RED80 )

• Australian Sky-Watcher Warranty
• Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
• Evostar 80ED OTA
• 80mm, f/7.5
• Doublet ED optics
• EQ6-R Pro Mount

Overview

The Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and EQ6-R Pro mount create an excellent combination for both visual astronomy and astrophotography. The 80ED’s extra-low dispersion optics provide sharp, high-contrast, colour-accurate views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Paired with the EQ6-R Pro’s belt-driven equatorial mount, the setup delivers smooth, precise tracking with reduced backlash, ideal for long-exposure imaging. The mount’s fine azimuth and altitude adjustments enable accurate polar alignment, while its sturdy design provides stable support for the telescope. Together, they offer a capable, reliable system that allows astronomers to observe and capture detailed, high-quality celestial images with confidence.

Key Features:

Autoguider Compatibility
Compatible with all major autoguiders for precise tracking during astrophotography.

High-Quality ED Glass
Constructed with extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for sharp, high-contrast star images.

Compact & Lightweight
Small, easy-to-mount design that doesn’t add unnecessary weight to your setup.

Helical Focuser
Smooth helical focuser allows precise and reliable focusing adjustments.

Skywatcher Telescopes - The Company

In late 1999 the Skywatcher brand was born in Canada. Today Skywatcher is recognised as being one of the world's largest telescope suppliers. With a mission statement like the following, it is no wonder they are one of the world's biggest brands for night gazing.

'We believe that beginners’ first scopes should be not only affordable, but also of the highest quality.  Looking through a telescope for the first time is a magical moment and we believe in magic! We're called “Sky-Watcher”: our desire is to see the world-wide community of sky watchers grow, until, one day,  every person in the world can be a part of our community!

• 1 x Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED & EQ6-R Mount & Tripod