What mount do I need for the Sky-Watcher Evostar 120EDX?
The optical tube weighs 6.74 kg (14.9 lb) and comes with a 45 mm Vixen-style dovetail bar, so choose a mount with a Vixen-style saddle and a payload rating that covers the tube plus your camera and accessories.
What is the highest practical power of the Evostar 120EDX?
The highest practical power is 360x.
What does the Ohara FPL-53 element in the Evostar 120EDX do?
It is the ED glass element in the doublet objective, used to control chromatic aberration.
Is there a reducer for imaging?
Yes. Sky-Watcher offers an optional, optically matched 0.85x focal reducer/field flattener (code 20234). With it, the image height is 44 mm.
What accessories do I need to start visual observing with the Evostar 120EDX?
A 2-inch star diagonal, at least one eyepiece and a finderscope: Sky-Watcher supplies the telescope without them. The finder shoe takes all Sky-Watcher finderscopes, and a 2-inch to 1.25-inch adapter is included.
Can I use 1.25-inch eyepieces with the Evostar 120EDX?
Yes. The telescope is equipped with a 2-inch focuser, but it includes a 2-inch to 1.25-inch adapter. This allows you to use the full range of both 1.25-inch and 2-inch eyepieces and accessories.
What does the 360° rotatable adaptor on the Evostar 120EDX's focuser do?
It is built into the 2.8-inch drawtube and lets you turn the camera or diagonal.
What are the main differences between the Evostar 120EDX and the older 120ED model?
The 120EDX model features several mechanical upgrades while retaining the same f/7.5 optics. The key changes are an enlarged 2.8-inch indexed drawtube, a built-in 360° rotatable adaptor, a retractable dew shield, and a top accessory rail that also functions as a carrying handle.
How portable is the Evostar 120EDX?
The optical tube weighs 6.74 kg (14.9 lb) and has a retracted length of 774 mm. It comes with a durable aluminum carrying case.
Will my Sky-Watcher finderscope fit the Evostar 120EDX?
Yes. The telescope is equipped with a finderscope mounting shoe that is compatible with all Sky-Watcher finderscopes.
Does the Evostar 120EDX come with a case?
Yes, an aluminum carrying case is included with the telescope.
