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Nice Optical Quality
Received this scope a few weeks ago and have done 3 imaging sessions which worked out well. A great FOV which appears flat right to the corners. Optics were well collimated and threaded connections generated a perfect planarity with my camera sensor. Especially liked that Sky Watcher provides the proper field flattener with the scope without requiring a separate purchase. Great value for the money for a 100 mm aperture telescope. Carry case is super sturdy and should provide protection during transport for a lifetime. Finder scope base is a bit lower in quality with a single thumbscrew for the finder bracket. The Losmandy dovetail provided is sturdy but is a bit short for imagers who want more leeway to balance the payload for proper guiding. Overall the optical quality outweighs the minor drawbacks. ++
Awesome!
So far this scope has been perfect! I have not used for visual at all. Upon receiving I installed ASI294MC Pro, ZWO filter drawer, EAF focuser and ASIAIR Pro. I used the included 9x50 finder scope as a guide scope by unscrewing the diagonal and 3D printing an adapter for an ASI290MM. This all rides easily on a Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro. I absolutely love the scope and setup. I can precisely polar align in about 3 mins, select a target, and go to bed. Tracking is super accurate and the meridian flip happens automatically. Next morning I'm blessed with a USB drive filled with tack sharp images. I've used the scope now for hundreds of exposures over dozens of targets and every time it seems to just work and produces great images right to the edge of the field. I was very impressed with OPT telescope also, the scope came in just a couple of days from when I placed the order.
SkyWatcher 100 Esprit ED
Excellent refractor. Would be better if a filter holder was included for the price.
Esprit 100ed
Definitely the best scope I have used in its class. I love using it, it’s clear, matches with my camera well, AND I can use visually if I wanted to. I think smaller is better for beginners, but I would still recommend this as a good starter scope. It comes with everything you need MINUS the mount of course