Wide-Field Deep Sky Imaging Bundle – Built Around the Sky-Watcher Esprit 80ED Triplet

This advanced astrophotography kit is designed for enthusiasts ready to upgrade to a premium wide-field setup. Centred around the Sky-Watcher Esprit 80/400ED triplet refractor, known for its excellent optics and sharp star performance, this bundle excels at capturing expansive deep sky targets like nebulae and galaxy fields.

The telescope pairs perfectly with the compact and powerful ZWO AM3 harmonic drive mount and the ZWO TC40 carbon fibre tripod, offering stable tracking in a lightweight and portable system. At the heart of the imaging system is the ZWO ASI2600MC Duo camera, which combines imaging and guiding in one sensor - streamlining setup and eliminating the need for a separate guide camera and scope.

For narrowband imaging under light-polluted skies, the bundle includes the premium Optolong L-Ultimate 2-inch dual narrowband filter, installed in a ZWO M54 filter drawer for quick filter access. The ZWO Electronic Automatic Focuser (EAF), along with the recommended hand controller, ensures fast and accurate focusing - especially useful during temperature changes or filter swaps.

Everything is powered and controlled via the ZWO ASIAIR Plus (256GB), which manages the camera, mount, focuser, and filter drawer in one unified interface. A ZWO 12V 5A power supply runs the system efficiently, and the included 12V dew heater strip is perfectly sized for the Esprit’s optics, keeping your lens clear all night.

This bundle offers a premium alternative for wide-field astrophotographers looking to step up from beginner gear. It balances portability, precision, and automation - making it a serious solution for those ready to dive deeper into imaging deep space.

What's Included

	Skywatcher Esprit Triplet 80/400 ED Triplet Refractor Telescope - OTA Only: This professional-grade telescope features an air-spaced apochromatic triplet lens that uses the remarkable Ohara FPL-53 ED glass, with exceptional colour correction over the entire visible spectrum. It comes with a 2-element field flattener to iron out the natural off-axis astigmatism and field curvature of the objective lens, leaving a fully corrected 42mm field of view.
	ZWO AM3: The ZWO AM3 is a new compact strain wave-geared equatorial/alt-az mount for on-the-go visual observation and astrophotography. It is incredibly lightweight at only 3.9kg, and has an impressive payload of 8kg without counterweight or 13kg with counterweight .
	ZWO TC40: The ZWO TC40 Carbon Fibre Tripod is a portable, ultra-stable tripod that is incredibly lightweight at only 2.3kg with a 50kg load capacity. It features adjustable height through dual leg sections between 470 - 800mm, making it a great solution for the travelling astronomer.
	ZWO ASIAIR 256GB: The ZWO ASIAIR Plus - 256GB Model is a smart WiFi controller used to control your telescope mount, autoguiding equipment, dew strips, electronic focusers and more. It offers a significantly larger storage size of 256GB than their standard ASIAIR Plus which offered 32GB. It can handle all tasks associated with DSO imaging, such as Preview, Plate Solving, Focus, Polar Align, Guiding, Autorun, Plan (multi-target), Video (Planetary Imaging), Live Stacking and Dew Heater Control.
	ZWO ASI2600MC Duo: The ASI2600MC Duo combines imaging and guiding sensors in one compact body. The main sensor is the Sony IMX571 coming with a native 16-bit ADC,14stops dynamic range, and a 3.76um square pixel array. The guide sensor is the Type 1/1.8 SC2210 with excellent NIR sensitivity. The sensor size is 7.68mm x 4.32mm. It has 4umx4um pixels with an array of 1920×1080 and a full depth of 8780e.
	Optolong L'Ultimate 2in: This filter is a multi-bandpass filter that combines the benefits of several filters into one. It is designed to enhance the contrast and details of deep-sky objects, especially emission nebulae. It is compatible with most 2" eyepieces and filter wheels.
	ZWO M54 Filter drawer: The ZWO M54 Filter Drawer is a convenient and easy-to-use filter holder that allows you to quickly and easily change filters during astrophotography sessions. It is compatible with most ZWO cameras and filter wheels.
	ZWO EAF Standard: The ZWO EAF Standard is an electronic automatic focuser that can be used with most telescopes. It is designed to provide precise and accurate focusing control, and can be controlled via USB or hand controller.
	ZWO Hand Controller for EAF: The ZWO Hand Controller for EAF is a convenient accessory that allows you to control the ZWO EAF Standard electronic automatic focuser remotely. It features a simple and intuitive interface, and can be used to adjust focus with precision and ease.
	ZWO 12V 5A Power Adapter for Cooled Cameras: The ZWO 12V 5A Power Adapter is a high-quality power supply that is designed to work with ZWO cooled cameras. It provides a stable and reliable power source, and is essential for long imaging sessions.
	12V Dew Heater Strip - For 80mm OTA: The 12V Dew Heater Strip is a useful accessory that helps prevent dew from forming on the lens of your telescope. It is designed to fit 80mm OTA telescopes, and can be powered by any 12V power source.