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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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    Takahashi FS-60CB 2.4" f/5.9 Fluorite Doublet APO Refractor

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    This compact Takahashi refractor optical tube makes an ideal eclipse scope and a super travel and backyard scope for spur-of-the-moment observing. ...

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    ZWO FF65 APO Refractor OTA

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    The ZWO FF series is a potential fit for your astro-photography needs.   The ZWO FF65 APO is a high-performance 65mm f/6.4 astrograph designed for ...

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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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    Celestron 14" EdgeHD Optical Tube, CGE/Losmandy Dovetail

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    The Fastar-compatible EdgeHD high definition flat field optics of this big, big Celestron 14" EdgeHD optical tube give you true astrographic-qualit...

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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 TSA-120 4.7" F/7.5 Ortho-Apochromat Triplet Refractor OTA

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    This Takahashi TSA-120 4.72" ED triplet refractor puts true-color "super apochromat" optical excellence in a portable 15.4 lb. package. This Takaha...

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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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    Celestron 11" SCT Optical Tube, CGE/Losmandy Dovetail

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    This 24" long aluminum Celestron 11" Schmidt Cassegrain optical tube weighs only 27.5 lbs., making it easy to transport. It has an 11" aperture, a ...

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    Celestron 7" Maksutov Cassegrain OTA

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    Celestron 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA (#91012) High Contrast. High Resolution. High Satisfaction. There’s something undeniably special about the Cel...

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    Takahashi Epsilon E-130D Astrograph

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    Wide-field imagers rejoice!  The Takahashi Epsilon E-130D telescope is an incredible wide-field imaging machine. The Epsilon series of astrographs ...

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    TeleVue NP101Is 4" f/5.4 Nagler-Petzval Apochromatic Refractor

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    This TeleVue NP-101is is a superb and highly portable apochromatic refractor for both visual observing and imaging . . . This updated and improved ...

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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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    Celestron 11" f/2.2 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) Version 2 Optical Tube

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    The 11" f/2.2 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) - the next advance in deep space imaging - is available now for the serious astrophotographe...

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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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    Celestron 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA 8) Imaging Kit

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      Flat field free of optical aberrations like field curvature, coma, astigmatism and chromatic aberration across an entire APS-C sensor. Unlike th...

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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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    Takahashi FOA-60Q Ortho Apochromatic Refractor

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    The included 1.7x extender takes the FOA-60 to another level, as well as letter.  This combination is referred to as the FOA-60Q.  You will simply ...

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

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    Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 Classic White FCD100 ED Triplet Apochromatic Refractor The Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 Classic White FCD100 Triplet R...

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    Takahashi FSQ-85EDX "Baby Q" 3.35" F/5.3 Dual ED/Four Element Design

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    The new Takahashi FSQ-85ED (the "Baby Q") apochromatic ED quadruplet is a clear leader in the ranks of relatively small aperture refractors. Its fo...

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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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    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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    Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P Imaging Newtonian S11205

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    Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P Imaging Newtonian Reflector The Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P is a fast, precision-engineered Newtonian reflector designed from...

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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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