Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED vs Skyliner 200P vs Star Adventurer 2i – Ultimate Astronomy Gear Showdown 2025
The Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED is an 80 mm apochromatic doublet refractor using FPL-53 ED glass with 600 mm of focal length at f/7.5. The Evostar 80ED OTA weighs about 2.5 kg and is roughly 24 inches long with the dew shield, typically sold as an OTA with accessories rather than a full mount kit. The Skyliner 200P is an 8-inch (203 mm) Newtonian on a Dobsonian mount, with a 1200 mm focal length and a focal ratio of f/5.9. The 200P’s tube is about 112 cm long and weighs around 20 lb, with the base adding 20–25 lb for a
