{"product_id":"skywatcher-esprit-70edx-f5-super-apo-triplet-refractor-telescope","title":"Skywatcher ESPRIT-70EDX F7 Super APO Triplet Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX f\/7 Super APO Triplet Refractor Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium 70mm Apochromatic Refractor for Astrophotography and Visual Observing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher Esprit 70EDX Super APO Triplet Refractor Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the highest level of optical precision in Sky-Watcher’s premium Esprit range. 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