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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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    Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 f/11.8 Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Tube

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    The Sky-Watcher 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain folded optical system is a compact optical powerhouse capable of producing sharp, high contrast images in...

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    Celestron 9.25" SCT Optical Tube, CGE/Losmandy Dovetail

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    This 9.25" aperture optical tube gathers 33% more light than an 8" scope, providing brighter images of faint deep space objects. Its light-gatherin...

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    Explore Scientific AR127 5" f/6.5 Achromatic Doublet Refractor Optical Tube

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    This 5" Explore Scientific achromatic refractor optical tube is a big performer, both inside the solar system and out in the realm of the nebulas a...

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    Sky-Watcher Skymax 150 150mm f/12 Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Tube S11530

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    The Sky-Watcher 150mm (5.9") Maksutov-Cassegrain folded optical system is a compact optical powerhouse capable of producing sharp, high contrast im...

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    Astro-Tech AT150EDL Refractor OTA FCD-100 and Lanthanum f/8 Doublet with Hard Case

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    The Astro-Tech AT150EDL takes the performance of the it smaller siblings and combines it with the mechanics of the EDT line. This Astro-Tech ED ref...

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    Explore Scientific AR102 4" f/6.5 Achromatic Doublet Refractor Optical Tube

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    This Explore Scientific 4" refractor has: Big 4" aperture fully multicoated achromatic doublet refractor optics Collimatable objective lens cell ...

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    Astro-Tech AT90EDX f/6 Triplet APO Refractor OTA

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    This Astro-Tech AT90EDX refractor has: 90mm f/6 apochromatic triplet optics using an FCD-100 ED element guaranteed .95 strehl ratio or higher opti...

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    Takahashi FC-100DZ Refractor OTA

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    12/26/2024 update Due to overwhelming demand, Takahashi just quoted delivery of March 2025 on this particular model.  We will consider any sale of ...

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

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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 the ...

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    Astro-Tech 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien Astrograph, Steel Tube

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    The steel tube Astro-Tech AT8RC makes premium 8" Ritchey-Chrétien optics for serious deep space imaging available at the lowest price ever. Sky &am...

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    Celestron 6" f/8 Achromatic Doublet Refractor Optical Tube, CG5/AVX Dovetail

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    Here's a sensational value - a big 6" (150mm) achromatic refractor optical tube that's priced like other manufacturers' 80mm scopes.  This Celestro...

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    Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50DX APO Refractor/ Guidescope S11174

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    Sky-Watcher EvoGuide 50DX 50mm ED APO Refractor / Guidescope The Sky-Watcher EvoGuide 50DX brings apochromatic performance to a compact, lightweigh...

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

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    The Tele Vue TV-85 refractor has a compact body that's small enough and light enough to take anywhere in the world . . . with apochromatic optics t...

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    Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 "Essential Series" FCD-1 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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    Sky-Watcher 8" Quattro 200P Imaging Newtonian S11210

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    If you are an astro-photographer looking for a fast optical system at a fantastic price then the Quattro series is for you. The Sky-Watcher 8" f/4 ...

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    Explore Scientific 127mm f/7.5 Classic White FCD100 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 FS-60Q Refractor Telescope

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    The FS series of apochromatic refracting telescopes from Takahashi provides a balance of high performance, compact size, and low cost.  The FS seri...

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    Explore Scientific 80mm f/6 ED Classic White Tube FCD100 Series APO Triplet Refractor

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    This 80mm Explore Scientific FCD100 ED triplet apochromatic refractor is loaded with premium glass for outstanding viewing sessions night after nig...

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    Takahashi FC-100DF Refractor OTA

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    Takahashi FC-100DC Refractor Optical Tube

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    Sky-Watcher Esprit 120mm f/7 ED Apochromatic Triplet Refractor With Field Flattener S11420

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    The big Sky-Watcher Esprit 120mm ED apochromatic triplet refractor with thread-on field flattener combines premium high contrast/high resolution im...

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    Sky-Watcher Evostar 120mm f/7.5 ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor S11130

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    This 120mm Sky-Watcher Evostar 120ED is a premium doublet apochromatic refractor with highly-reviewed high contrast/high resolution optics that Sky...

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    Astro-Tech AT130EDX f/7 FCD100 ED Triplet APO

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    The AT130EDX is the next evolution of instruments from Astro-Tech. The instrument quality is what you come to expect from an Astro-Tech with an eye...

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    Explore Scientific ES80 80mm f/6 ED "Essential Series" FCD-1 ED APO Triplet Refractor

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    This 80mm Explore Scientific "Essential Series" ED triplet apochromatic refractor is loaded with features and is priced hundreds of dollars less th...

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