SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED

Product Description

The SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED telescope is a high-quality refractor telescope designed for precise guiding and imaging applications. SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED features a 50mm ED doublet lens element with Ohara FPL-53 ED glass, providing excellent color correction and sharp, high-contrast views. EvoGuide 50ED has a 150mm focal length and f/3 focal ratio, making it ideal for wide-field imaging and guiding. Compact design and 50mm aperture make EvoGuide 50ED highly portable and perfect for on-the-go use. EvoGuide 50ED includes a rear helical focuser, mini Vixen-style dovetail mount, and finderscope for easy setup and precise focus control.

Astronomers use the EvoGuide 50ED for precise guiding and autoguiding in astrophotography. The telescope excels as a guide scope, providing accurate tracking of celestial objects during long exposures. Its wide-field capabilities make it suitable for capturing large celestial objects like nebulae and galaxies.

The EvoGuide 50ED has a helical focuser for smooth and precise focusing adjustments. A T2 connection allows easy attachment of cameras and accessories. The telescope includes a finderscope for quick target acquisition. Its compact design and lightweight construction offer portability and ease of use.

Should you buy SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED as your first telescope?

The SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED is not recommended as a first telescope for beginners. SkyWatcher designed this refractor primarily as a guide scope for astrophotography. The EvoGuide 50ED lacks features beneficial for novice astronomers. It cannot use a star-diagonal for comfortable viewing. The telescope’s focal length and aperture ratio are not ideal for observing deep-sky objects. Beginners benefit more from compact rich-field telescopes with wider fields of view. Altazimuth mounts are more intuitive for newcomers, while the EvoGuide 50ED comes with a more complex equatorial mount. First-time buyers should opt for versatile scopes offering better views of various celestial objects. The EvoGuide 50ED excels as a guiding tool and telephoto lens but falls short as an all-purpose beginner instrument.

Is SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED Refractor Telescope easy to use?

The SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED Refractor Telescope is easy to use for astronomers of all levels. EvoGuide 50ED is well-constructed with a sturdy aluminum tube and robust steel mount. The guide scope excels in providing precise guiding capabilities for astrophotography and deep-space observation. The focuser is good, allowing for smooth and accurate adjustments to achieve pinpoint sharp stars. Connecting the telescope to computers or other devices is easy. Alignment rings are provided to simplify optics alignment for sharp and clear images. The telescope’s quality is good, producing pinpoint sharp stars for observing celestial objects. Easy guiding capabilities make it ideal for astrophotography. The EvoGuide 50ED is portable, weighing 4.5kg, and easy to transport and set up at different locations. Clear instructions are included for easy setup and use. The equatorial mount provides smooth and stable movement for observations, while the tripod is sturdy and adjustable for easy leveling and stabilization.

Should you buy 50ED EvoGuide Refractor Telescope for kids?

The 50ED EvoGuide Refractor Telescope is not recommended for children, especially those too little. The telescope is designed for guiding and requires additional equipment to function properly. Young children will find the telescope overwhelming and not comfortable to use. Its operation requires expertise, making it unsuitable for beginners. The telescope needs a flattener to correct field curvature, which is complex for kids to understand. Regular maintenance and adjustments are necessary for optimal performance. The telescope’s 50mm aperture and 200mm focal length are suitable for occasional use, such as viewing the Moon and planets. Additional equipment like a Barlow lens is needed to reach its maximum useful magnification of 200x. The telescope’s weight of 4.5kg and dimensions of 45cm x 20cm x 15cm are too bulky for small children to handle.

What can you see with 50ED EvoGuide Refractor Telescope?

The celestial wonders you can see with the 50ED EvoGuide Refractor Telescope are outlined below.

• Moon
• Sun (with proper solar filter)
• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Mars
• Orion Nebula
• Pleiades
• Andromeda Galaxy
• Stars
• Star clusters

Should you buy SkyWatcher 50ED EvoGuide Refractor to observe planets?

The SkyWatcher 50ED EvoGuide Refractor is not recommended for observing planets. This telescope is designed specifically for guiding in astrophotography, not visual planetary observation. Its 200mm focal length is too short to provide the high magnification needed for detailed planetary views. The 50mm aperture limits the ability to resolve fine details on planetary surfaces. The telescope’s rack-and-pinion focuser is incompatible with star-diagonals, which are used for comfortable planetary viewing. We advise considering alternative telescopes with longer focal lengths, larger apertures, and higher magnification capabilities for serious planetary observation.

Should you buy SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED Telescope to observe galaxies?

The SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED Telescope is not suitable for observing galaxies. The telescope is designed as a guidescope for astrophotography with a fast f/4 focal ratio and short 200mm focal length. Galaxies require longer focal lengths and larger apertures for detailed observation. The 50mm aperture limits resolution of galaxy details. The telescope’s optical design may not reach focus on distant galaxies. It lacks a diagonal for comfortable viewing and is not comfortable as a spotting scope for galaxy observation. The EvoGuide 50ED excels at widefield imaging and low focal length astrophotography. Observers interested in galaxies should consider telescopes with longer focal lengths, larger apertures, and optical designs optimized for galaxy observation.

Should you buy EvoGuide 50ED Telescope by SkyWatcher for astrophotography?

The EvoGuide 50ED Telescope is a suitable purchase for astrophotography with specific applications. It excels as a guidescope for precise tracking of main telescopes. The 50mm aperture and 200mm focal length are ideal for lunar and planetary photography. Deep-sky object imaging is limited due to the small aperture. A field flattener is necessary to achieve pinpoint stars and flat images. The telescope produces sharp images of the Moon and planets. Budget-conscious buyers should compare used prices or consider alternative telescopes with similar features. The EvoGuide 50ED offers good image quality and ease of use for new astrophotographers. Potential buyers must weigh the pros and cons, evaluating their comfort level and assessing the viewing experience to determine if it meets their specific needs.

Is SkyWatcher 50ED EvoGuide Refractor portable?

SkyWatcher 50ED EvoGuide Refractor is highly portable. Lightweight telescope weighs only 2.5 kg. Portable telescope measures 43 cm in length and 6 cm in diameter when assembled. Telescope fits easily in small car trunks or backpacks. Users praise its portability for hiking trips. Telescope offers easy setup with simple altazimuth mount.