Esprit 80EDX — 80/400 triplet apochromat The Esprit 80EDX uses a 80 mm triplet objective with a Ohara FPL-53 ED element and MHTC coatings. Its 400 mm focal length and f/5 optical system are intended for detailed imaging and visual observing with the appropriate accessories.
Manufacturer model: Esprit 80EDX — 80/400 triplet apochromat · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
The Esprit 80EDX uses a 80 mm triplet objective with a Ohara FPL-53 ED element and MHTC coatings. Its 400 mm focal length and f/5 optical system are intended for detailed imaging and visual observing with the appropriate accessories.
Focusing and camera rotation
A CNC-machined hybrid rack-and-pinion linear-power focuser provides 11:1 fine adjustment and a 2.8-inch indexed drawtube. The main focuser and 360° drawtube adapter rotate independently for camera framing.
Tube, mounting and transport
The aluminium tube is internally baffled and uses a fixed dew shield. CNC aluminium mounting ring(s), a carrying handle and a 45 mm-wide dovetail are supplied. The OTA weighs 3.97 kg and measures 420 mm.
Field correction and accessories
A matched field flattener is optional; the manufacturer specifies a 32 mm image height with it fitted. An aluminium-framed carrying case is supplied. Eyepiece, diagonal and finderscope are not included.
Exact EDX model checked; 45/75 mm values describe mounting-bar width, not length. Corrected image height applies only with its optional matched flattener. Legacy Esprit package items and camera spacing are not transferred.
Esprit 80EDX — 80/400 triplet apochromat The Esprit 80EDX uses a 80 mm triplet objective with a Ohara FPL-53 ED element and MHTC coatings. Its 400 mm focal length and f/5 optical system are intended for detailed imaging and visual observing with the appropriate accessories.
Manufacturer model: Esprit 80EDX — 80/400 triplet apochromat · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
