--- product_id: 316527560 title: "Sky Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy" brand: "sky-watcher" price: "₪10974" currency: ILS in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Sky Watcher" url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/316527560-sky-watcher-evostar-100-apo-doublet-refractor-compact-and-portable store_origin: IL region: Israel --- # 10:1 dual-speed Crayford focuser 100mm APO doublet lens Foam-lined aluminum hard case Sky Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy **Brand:** sky-watcher **Price:** ₪10974 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Elevate your stargazing game with precision optics that keep you ahead of the night sky curve! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sky Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy by sky-watcher - **How much does it cost?** ₪10974 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/316527560-sky-watcher-evostar-100-apo-doublet-refractor-compact-and-portable) ## Best For - sky-watcher enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sky-watcher brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Travel-Ready Durability:** Protected by a sleek foam-lined aluminum case, your investment stays safe and portable for every cosmic adventure. - • **Pinpoint Focus Precision:** 10:1 dual-speed Crayford focuser ensures effortless, ultra-fine focusing—perfect for capturing those elusive celestial details. - • **Ready for Any Skill Level:** Versatile design grows with you—from novice stargazer to seasoned astrophotographer, no upgrade needed. - • **All-Inclusive Star Party Kit:** Comes complete with premium accessories including 8x50 RACI finderscope, dielectric diagonal, two LET eyepieces, and mounting hardware. - • **Crystal-Clear Views Every Time:** Expertly matched fluorite doublet lens delivers razor-sharp, color-corrected images for both visual and photographic excellence. ## Overview The Sky-Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor is a compact, portable telescope featuring a 100mm apochromatic doublet lens with synthetic fluorite for superior color correction and minimal aberrations. Equipped with a 10:1 dual-speed Crayford focuser and premium metallic high-transmission coatings, it delivers sharp, vibrant images ideal for both visual astronomy and astrophotography. This all-in-one kit includes essential accessories and a durable foam-lined aluminum case, making it perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking a versatile, high-performance optical tube that evolves with their skills. ## Description For astronomers looking to elevate their viewing experience with superior extra-low dispersion glass, look no further than Sky-Watcher’s EvoStar series of apochromatic doublets. The EvoStar ED refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, designed to deliver optimum visual and photographic performance. Even when observing bright planetary objects, the EvoStar ED refractor minimizes color fringing to deliver an image with tack-sharp stars. Central to Sky-Watcher’s color correction is their Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC ), which eliminates virtually all false color. All EvoStar ED refractor optical tubes have been light-baffled to minimize stray light, and the tube interior features a matte black finish to prevent light reflections from reaching the focal plane.For the visual astronomer looking to try their hand at astrophotography, the Sky-Watcher EvoStar ED refractor series provides the perfect pathway to professional-level imaging without the need for braking the bank. Additionally, fewer lens elements means less glass, which means less weight. Less weight means you can handle your equipment with a less beefy – thus less expensive – mount. With these savings you can invest in a new camera or laptop to enhance your astrophotography.Sky-Watcher EvoStar includes rings and a dovetail, giving you the perfect setup that’s ready to go at a moment’s notice. The 2 dual-speed Crayford-style focuser provides precise focusing using roller bearings that provide minimal image shift. This 100mm EvoStar also includes a right-angle 8x50mm viewfinder with bracket; 2 dielectric diagonal; two 1.25 LE (Long Eye relief) eyepieces (LET25mm and LET5mm); 1.25 focuser adaptor; and tube ring attachment hardware that works with compatible mounts. Our optical tubes are shipped with a foam-lined aluminum case to help transport your investment to and from star parties or any other field-based observation. Review: Not that good. Review: Solid built 120mm doublet ## Features - EXPERTLY MATCHED GLASS: The EvoStar series features a matched doublet objective including one synthetic fluorite element, providing excellent color correction for visual and photographic uses - OUTSTANDING COLOR CORRECTION: Using the finest quality glass and proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), EvoStar refractors produce tack sharp images with accurate color and minimal aberrations - EVOLVES WITH SKILL: No need to replace this telescope as your skill set evolves. Whether you’re a seasoned astrophotographer or a budding novice, EvoStar refractors are versatile enough to use as your primary optical tube as your skill-set improves - 10:1 DUAL-SPEED FOCUSER: No matter the eyepiece or camera, finding focus is a breeze with this 10:1 dual-speed Crayford-style focuser - EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The EvoStar 100 comes complete with a foam-lined aluminum hard case, 8x50 Right Angle Correct Image (RACI) Finderscope, 2” Dielectric Diagonal, 5mm and 25mm LET Eyepiece, 1.25” Adapter, Mounting Rings and a V-Style Dovetail ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004Q75864 | | Best Sellers Rank | #129,332 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #115 in Telescope Refractors | | Brand | Sky-Watcher | | Built-In Media | Optical tube, two 1.25-inch eyepieces (5mm and 25mm), 2-inch Crayford-style focuser, tube rings, V-style dovetail, 8x50 right-angle finderscope, 2-inch dielectric diagonal, and foam-lined aluminum case | | Coating | Multi-Coated | | Compatible Devices | Camera, Smartphone, Tablet | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 113 Reviews | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 11 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl | | Eye piece lens description | Plossl | | Field Of View | 1.71 Degrees | | Finderscope | Reflex | | Focal Length Description | 918 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234111201 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 104.1D x 30.5W x 38.1H centimeters | | Item Weight | 3.81 kg | | Item height | 15 inches | | Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher | | Model Name | EvoStar 100ED Apo Refractor | | Model name | EvoStar 100ED Apo Refractor | | Mount | Altazimuth Mount or similar | | Objective Lens Diameter | 100 Millimeters | | Objective lens diameter | 100 Millimeters | | Power Source | Adaptor | | Product dimensions | 104.1D x 30.5W x 38.1H centimeters | | Telescope mount description | Altazimuth Mount or similar | | UPC | 050234111201 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Zoom Ratio | 9 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sky-Watcher - **Model name:** EvoStar 100ED APO Refractor - **Eye piece lens description:** Barlow - **Objective lens diameter:** 100 Millimeters - **Telescope mount description:** Altazimuth Mount or similar ## Images ![Sky Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61X19uWTfzL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: sky-watcher evostar 100 apo doublet is running about $300.00 dollars less on every other site, why?** A: A lot of the normal lower cost sites don’t have product set to sell on Amazon do to vary limited availability. Sites selling on here have jacked the prices way up due to demand since covid-19. Some stuff on Amazon venders is up a couple hundred to $1000 more than normal pre-covid and regular outlet prices right now. **Q: is the eyepeice 1.25 or 2 inch for 80mm and for 100mm ?** A: I use 1.25" eye pieces, on my 80 mm, but I believe it will also take 2" eye pieces. Rolf. **Q: What go- to mount is best for the skywatcher proed 100mm apo refractor?** A: Okay, I can't say which go-to mount is "best", but I have my ProED 100mm on a Orion Sirius EQ-G mount. It seems to work well, but it's the only go-to mount I've ever used, so I'm not an expert. I've tried astrophotography through the Pro-ED 100 on the Sirius mount--I can take exposures of up to 30 seconds without trailing. I think that's pretty good without an autoguider, through a 900mm focal length scope. The go-to function works well, and puts the desired object in the field of view of a low powered eyepiece. **Q: Does it come with the field flattener as is shown on the photographs ?** A: There is an optional field flattener available for the EvoStar line, but it does not come with the scope. The Esprit triplet line of scopes comes with an included field flattener. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Not that good. *by S***E on 13 September 2024* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid built 120mm doublet *by C***U on 30 November 2021* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful views & price! *by J***N on 21 January 2026* ## Frequently Bought Together - Sky Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy - Celestron – Heavy Duy Alt-Azimuth Tripod – Sturdy Extendable Aluminum Tripod – Use for Spotting Scope, Binocular, Camera, and Small Telescope – Slow Motion Handles for Smooth Small Adjustments --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/316527560-sky-watcher-evostar-100-apo-doublet-refractor-compact-and-portable](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/316527560-sky-watcher-evostar-100-apo-doublet-refractor-compact-and-portable) --- *Product available on Desertcart Israel* *Store origin: IL* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*