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

    Lunt Solar Systems
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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

    Lunt Solar Systems
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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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    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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    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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    Celestron 11" f/2.2 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 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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    Sky-Watcher Esprit 150mm f/7 Ed Apochromatic Triplet Refractor With Field Flattener S11430

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    The big Sky-Watcher Esprit 150mm ED apochromatic triplet refractor with thread-on field flattener combines premium high contrast/high resolution im...

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

    Celestron
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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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    Celestron 7" Maksutov Cassegrain OTA

    Celestron
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    The 7" Maksutov Cassegrain is a fantastic instrument just begging to get out under the stars and bring its high contrast optics to your eye. The 7"...

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    Questar 7" Classic Titanium Maksutov-Cassegrain, Magnesium Fluoride AR and Silver Reflecting Coatings, Quartz Mirror

    Questar
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    This Questar Seven Classic Titanium uses the same quartz mirror and coatings combination as the renowned 50th Anniversary 3.5" Questar, perhaps the...

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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 Scientific
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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 12" f/4 Carbon Fiber Truss-Tube Imaging Newtonian

    Astro-Tech
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    If you are a serious deep space astrophotographers with a big mount, this Sky & Telescope 2016 Hot Product 12" Astro-Tech AT12INT carbon fiber ...

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    TeleVue NP127Is 5" f/5.2 Nagler-Petzval Apochromatic Refractor

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    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 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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    Questar 7" Astro Maksutov-Cassegrain

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    Observe through a Questar Seven Astro, and you'll see detail and clarity in the skies that you have never seen through a lesser scope, or even thro...

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    Questar 7" Classic Titanium Maksutov-Cassegrain, Broadband Coatings

    Questar
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    There are mere mortal telescopes and then there is the Questar Seven Classic Titanium with broadband coatings, which inhabits a higher plane of ast...

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    Takahashi FC-76DS Refractor Telescope

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    The 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

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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-Watcher
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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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