5" Refractor Shootout

Testing the Explore Scientific AR127, the Svbony SV550 122mm F7, and Sky-Watcher Esprit 120 ED for astrophotography in this 5" refractor shootout! Order Rainbow Black here: https://amzn.to/3TMrjjs Products reviewed: Explore Scientific AR127 - https://bit.ly/4coVTaa Svbony SV550 122mm F7 APO - https://bit.ly/3TkiRGI ($60 off if your total is $500 or more with code Nico60 from official Svbony site), other places: https://linktr.ee/SvbonySV550122mm Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED - https://www.skywatcherusa.com/products/esprit-120mm-ed-triplet-apo-refractor ============================= ❤️ Patreon ❤️ ============================= If you like what you see on this channel, consider joining my Patreon. It starts at just $1/month: https://patreon.com/nebulaphotos ============================= Contents ============================= 0:00 Why am I testing these three telescopes? 4:25 ES AR127 - Physical Characteristics 7:34 Svbony 122 - Physical Characteristics 11:28 Sky-watcher Esprit 120 - Physical Characteristics 17:21 Rainbow Black (sponsored segment) 18:43 Imaging Tests 31:41 Credits (Patreon) ============================= Video Disclosures ============================= The Explore Scientific AR127 was bought at retail with proceeds from Patreon. The Svbony SV550 122mm F7 was lent to me by Svbony for review. The Sky-Watcher Esprit 120 ED was lent to me by Sky-Watcher USA for review. The ZWO ASI6200MM and MC are were lent to me by ZWO for use on this channel. This video is sponsored by Rainbow Black, a novel by Maggie Thrash. ============================= Channel Disclosures ============================= I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, Svbony, All-Star Telescopes, B&H Photo Video, Astrobin, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Sigma America, Askar, ZWO, DwarfLab, OG Star Tech, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope, Hunt's Photo & Video. Any gear received for review and/or brand deals will be fully disclosed in the video. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.