{"product_id":"skyraider-66-ed-apo-refractor-with-skywatcher-allview-goto-mount-with-panoramic-head","title":"Skyraider 66 ED Apo Refractor with Skywatcher AllView Goto Mount Panoramic Head","description":"\u003cp\u003e\\\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkyRaider 66mm ED APO Refractor with Sky-Watcher AllView GoTo Mount \u0026amp; Panoramic Head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for a compact telescope that excels at both astronomy and daytime observing? This SkyRaider 66mm ED APO Refractor paired with the versatile Sky-Watcher AllView GoTo Mount is an outstanding grab-and-go setup for visual observing, astrophotography, birding, and wildlife photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SkyRaider features a 66mm ED apochromatic doublet objective with a 400mm focal length (f\/6), delivering crisp, high-contrast views with excellent color correction. The dual-speed 10:1 rotating focuser makes achieving perfect focus effortless, whether you're observing through an eyepiece or attaching a camera. Its lightweight design makes it an ideal travel telescope while still offering premium optical performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included Sky-Watcher AllView GoTo Mount offers computerized GoTo capability, automatic tracking, and a unique panoramic head that allows the mount to double as a stable platform for cameras, spotting scopes, or binoculars. It's equally at home under the night sky or in the field during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e66mm ED APO doublet refractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400mm focal length (f\/6)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard Case for OTA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully multi-coated optics for bright, sharp images\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision 2\" dual-speed 10:1 rotating focuser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for visual observing and astrophotography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSky-Watcher AllView computerized GoTo mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanoramic head for daytime photography and spotting scopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight, portable, and easy to transport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic all-around telescope package that's equally suited for beginners looking for premium optics or experienced observers wanting a highly portable setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkyRaider 66mm ED APO Refractor is the ultimate Visual and Photographic instrument.  The 2.6\" Fully multicoated S-FPL51 glass ED APO doublet refractor will give you both amazing high contrast views and tack sharp images!  At a 400mm F\/6 focal length you are ready to Shoot The Moon and The Stars however you wish.  The ED glass used virtually eliminates any fringing leaving you breathless.  I'm going to say it, \"There is no other refractor in this price range that will come close in visual and photographic performance.\" there I said it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SkyRaider comes with the standard 2\" Dual Speed Crayford 10:1 Rotating Focuser, not only will it hold your eyepiece or camera in place but allow you to easily frame your target using the built in rotator.  Also included is the standard 2\" to 1.25\" adapter so it will use all your 1.25\" or 2\" accessories, comes with brass compression rings throughout.  Included is a 1.25\" Dielectric 99% Star Diagonal and 12.5mm (32X) long eye relief eyepiece.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope has two 1\/4-20 threads on the bottom of the standard Vixen style built in foot, letting you set this into any Vixen Style saddle plate with no additional adapters needed.  Or thread this ultraportable telescope onto any photography tripod for your daytime or 'grab and go' observing needs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (OTA only) - 4 lbs. 8 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (with eyepiece and diagonal) - 5 lbs. 7 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall store for OTA only - $299\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllView Mount Only - $399\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"oc telescope","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48511240077566,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2129\/9429\/files\/IMG_1297.jpg?v=1783012267","url":"https:\/\/octelescope.com\/products\/skyraider-66-ed-apo-refractor-with-skywatcher-allview-goto-mount-with-panoramic-head","provider":"oc telescope","version":"1.0","type":"link"}