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Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 Carbon Fiber FCD100 ED Triplet Refractor
Explore Scientific5.0 star rating 5 ReviewsIn Stock5.0 / 5.0
5 Reviews
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
TeleVue4.5 star rating 4 ReviewsMore on the way4.5 / 5.0
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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
Astro-Tech5.0 star rating 2 ReviewsIn Stock5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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
TeleVue5.0 star rating 2 ReviewsIn Stock5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
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
Takahashi4.3 star rating 3 ReviewsMore on the way4.3 / 5.0
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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
Takahashi5.0 star rating 3 ReviewsMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
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
Lunt Solar SystemsMore on the wayFeaturing 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
Lunt Solar Systems5.0 star rating 1 ReviewMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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
Explore Scientific4.9 star rating 10 ReviewsIn Stock4.9 / 5.0
10 Reviews
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
Explore Scientific5.0 star rating 2 ReviewsIn Stock5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
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
Astro-Tech5.0 star rating 2 ReviewsMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
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
ZWOMore on the wayThe 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
Explore Scientific3.0 star rating 2 ReviewsSold Out3.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
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
Astro-TechMore on the wayThis 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
Sky-WatcherIn StockThe 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
Explore ScientificIn StockThis 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-Tech4.7 star rating 3 ReviewsSold Out4.7 / 5.0
3 Reviews
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-Tech5.0 star rating 4 ReviewsSold Out5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
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-TechSold OutThis 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-Tech4.8 star rating 5 ReviewsMore on the way4.8 / 5.0
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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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