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The optical tube is really the heart of your night time exploration.  Sizes range from 50mm to 20" in diameter as well as f/ratios from f/2.2 to f/15.  The optical designs range from simple doublet refractors to complex cassegrains with built-in field flatteners.  There is literally something for everyone here, you just have to decide what path you want to walk down.  We are always here to help with any questions you have.

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    Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 Carbon Fiber FCD100 ED Triplet Refractor

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    This 102mm (4") Explore Scientific Carbon Fiber air-spaced ED triplet apochromatic refractor is loaded with quality optical performance at a surpri...

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    TeleVue TV-85 3.35" (85mm) f/7 Evergreen Tube/Black Trim APO Refractor OTA

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    The TV-85 has a 2" dual-speed rack and pinion focuser with a brass non-marring clamp ring to hold star diagonals and accessories in place. It comes...

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    Astro-Tech AT86EDQ f/7 Quad Refractor

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    This Astro-Tech AT86EDQ ED refractor has: 86mm f/7 fully multicoated four-lens/two-group refractor two ED lens elements amazing flat field astrop...

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    TeleVue TV-76 3" (76mm) f/6.3 Ivory Tube/Black Trim APO Refractor OTA

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    This TeleVue TV-76 refractor has out of this world optics in a very compact 14.5" long body. It's small enough and light enough to take anywhere wi...

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    Takahashi TOA-130NFB 5.1" Ortho-Apochromat Triplet Refractor OTA

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    This performance of this 4" focuser Takahashi 5.1" ED triplet refractor is too good to let it be called simply an apochromatic scope. Only the term...

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    Takahashi TOA-130NS 5.1" f/7.7 Ortho-Apochromat Triplet Refractor OTA

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    This performance of this Takahashi 5.1" ED triplet refractor is too good to let it be called simply an apochromatic scope. Only the term ortho-apoc...

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    Lunt LS60MT Modular Telescope H-Alpha Pressure Tuned Rack And Pinion Focuser With B600

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    Featuring Best in Class Resolution and Professional Grade Optics Configuration 4.2mm Image Size >.65a Bandpass (Single Stack) >.45a Bandpass...

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    Lunt Solar Systems LS60MT Modular Telescope H-Alpha Pressure Tuned 2" Rack And Pinion Focuser With B1200

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    The B1200 model is the best choice for photography over the B600 4.2mm Image Size >.65a Bandpass (Single Stack) >.45a Bandpass (Double Stack...

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    Explore Scientific ES127 127mm f/7.5 "Essential Series" FCD-1 ED Triplet Refractor

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    This big 127mm (5") Explore Scientific Essential Series air-spaced ED triplet apochromatic refractor is loaded with quality optical performance at ...

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    Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 Classic White FCD100 ED Triplet Refractor

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    This 102mm (4") Explore Scientific Essential Series air-spaced ED triplet apochromatic refractor is loaded with quality optical performance at a su...

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    Astro-Tech 10" f/8 Truss Tube Ritchey-Chrétien Optical Tube

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    This newest Version A of the Astro-Tech AT10RCT carbon fiber Serrurier truss Ritchey-Chrétien Hot Product for 2015 makes high quality large-apertur...

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    ZWO FF80 APO Refractor OTA

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    The ZWO FF80 APO is a highly refined 80mm f/7.5 quadruplet apochromatic refractor, built from the ground up to deliver uncompromising optical perfo...

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    ZWO FF130 APO Refractor OTA

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    The ZWO FF130 APO is a high-performance 130mm f/7.7 quadruplet refractor designed to meet the needs of astrophotographers and visual observers who ...

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    ZWO FF107 APO OTA

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     The ZWO FF series is a potential fit for your astro-photography needs. The ZWO FF107 APO is a finely crafted, high-performance apochromatic refrac...

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    Explore Scientific 140mm f/6.7 FPL-53 Carbon Fiber APO Triplet Refractor With 3" Hexagonal Focuser

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    140mm has long been considered the perfect size for an APO refractor. Explore Scientific makes that size a reality with fantastic optics and mechan...

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    Astro-Tech AT106EDQ f/7 Quad Refractor

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    This Astro-Tech AT106EDQ ED refractor has: • 106mm f/7 fully multicoated four-lens/two-group refractor• two ED lens elements• amazing flat field as...

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    Takahashi FC-76DCU Refractor Telescope

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    Relive the 80's with this updated version of a Takahashi Classic, the Takahashi FC-76DCU. Like the FS series, the FC series are apochromatic refrac...

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    Sky-Watcher Evostar 150DX 150mm Apochomatic Refractor Optical Tube S11195

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    The Sky-Watcher Evostar 150DX is one of the most affordable 6" ED doublet refractors available today with a large format rack and pinion focuser. S...

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    TeleVue TV-76 3" (76mm) f/6.3 Evergreen Tube/Black Trim APO Refractor OTA

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    The TV-76 uses a 3" (76mm) true apochromatic doublet lens using an SD (special dispersion) glass element. Thanks to this special low chromatic disp...

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    Explore Scientific 152mm f/8 FCD-1 ED Triplet Refractor, Carbon Fiber, 2.5" Hex Rack And Pinion Focuser

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    This big and optically excellent 152mm (6") Explore Scientific air-spaced ED triplet apochromatic refractor has a carbon fiber body and a 2.5" Hex ...

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    Astro-Tech 14" f/8 Truss Tube Ritchey-Chrétien Optical Tube

    Astro-Tech
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    This new version of the Hot Product for 2015 Astro-Tech AT14RCT carbon fiber truss Ritchey-Chrétien makes high quality DSLR and CCD imaging afforda...

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    Astro-Tech 12" f/8 Truss Tube Ritchey-Chrétien Optical Tube

    Astro-Tech
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    This newest Version A of the Astro-Tech AT12RCT carbon fiber Serrurier truss Ritchey-Chrétien Hot Product for 2015 makes high quality large-apertur...

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    Astro-Tech 16" f/8 Truss Tube Ritchey-Chrétien Optical Tube

    Astro-Tech
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    This newest version of the Astro-Tech AT16RCT carbon fiber Serrurier truss 16" f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien Hot Product for 2015 makes high quality large-a...

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    Astro-Tech 10" f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien Carbon Fiber Optical Tube

    Astro-Tech
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    After many customer requests, we are proud to now offer the Astro-Tech AT10RC Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph, a Sky and Telescope Hot Product for 2010...

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