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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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ZWO FF130 APO Refractor OTA
ZWOMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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
ZWOMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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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Astro-Tech 10" f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien Optical Tube
Astro-TechMore on the way4.8 / 5.0
5 Reviews
The 10" Astro-Tech AT10RC Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph is a Sky & Telescope Hot Product for 2010 and an Astronomy Star Product for 2010 award wi...
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TeleVue NP127Is 5" f/5.2 Nagler-Petzval Apochromatic Refractor
TeleVueMore on the way4.0 / 5.0
1 Review
The original Hot Product TeleVue NP-127is has long been regarded as one of the finest optical systems available for both visual observing and imagi...
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Astro-Tech AT126EDQ f/7 Quad Refractor
Astro-TechMore on the wayThis Astro-Tech AT126EDQ ED refractor has: • 126mm f/7 fully multicoated four-lens/two-group refractor• two ED lens elements• amazing flat field as...
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Takahashi FC-76DS Refractor Telescope
TakahashiMore on the wayThe Takahashi FC-76DS is an updated version of the beloved Takahashi from 1980. The fluorite doublet will truly take you back to the future. Like ...
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Takahashi FC-76DCU Refractor Telescope
TakahashiMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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-WatcherMore on the wayThe 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
TeleVueMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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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Astro-Tech 10" f/4 Carbon Fiber Truss-Tube Imaging Newtonian
Astro-TechMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
For serious deep space astrophotographers, this Sky & Telescope 2016 Hot Product 10" Astro-Tech AT10INT carbon fiber truss tube imaging Newtoni...
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Sky-Watcher 12" Quattro 300P Imaging Newtonian S11230
Sky-WatcherIn StockThe Sky-Watcher 12" Quattro will bring your imaging into the next level. The Sky-Watcher 12" f/4 Quattro Imaging Newtonian has . . . 305mm apertu...
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Astro-Tech 14" f/8 Truss Tube Ritchey-Chrétien Optical Tube
Astro-TechSold 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 10" f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien Carbon Fiber Optical Tube
Astro-TechMore on the way4.8 / 5.0
5 Reviews
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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Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 4.2" F/5 Dual ED/Four Element Optical Tube
TakahashiMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
This Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 quadruplet is the ultimate portable no-compromise photo/visual refractor. The Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 quadruplet is a rede...
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Celestron 14" SCT Fastar-Compatible Optical Tube, CGE/Losmandy Dovetail
CelestronMore on the way4.5 / 5.0
2 Reviews
There are state-of-the-art Starbright XLT multicoatings on the hand-figured 14" aperture SCT optics of this impressive optical tube, plus a Fastar-...
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ZWO FF65 APO OTA
ZWOMore on the wayThe ZWO FF series is a potential fit for your astro-photography needs. The ZWO FF65 APO is a flat field astrograph that can be used visually as wel...
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iOptron 6" Maksutov Cassegrain Optical Tube
iOptronMore on the wayiOptron 6" Rumak Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA – High-Contrast Lunar and Planetary Views Without the Refractor Price Tag A compact powerhouse designed fo...
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Takahashi Epsilon E-180ED Astrograph
TakahashiMore on the wayThe Takahashi Epsilon E-180ED is fast imaging system for the most discerning user. The Epsilon series of astrographs are specifically designed for ...
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Takahashi FOA-60 Ortho Apochromatic Refractor
TakahashiMore on the wayThe Takahashi FOA-60 is a fantastic compact fluorite doublet refractor with correction similar to the larger TOA series. The FOA-60 is a new compac...
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Takahashi TOA-150B 5.9" F/7.33 Ortho-Apochromat Triplet Refractor OTA
TakahashiMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
This big Takahashi 5.9" ED triplet refractor is optically too good to be called simply an apochromatic scope. Only the term ortho-apochromatic is g...
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