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Refractors

A refractor telescope offers crisp, high-contrast views with minimal maintenance, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned astronomers alike. They deliver stunning detail on planets, the Moon, and deep-sky objects. Whether for astrophotography or casual stargazing, a refractor provides sharp images with effortless ease of use.

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    Astro-Tech AT80ED 3.1" f/7 ED Refractor OTA

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    The Astro-Tech AT80ED has become one of the most popular refractors we've ever offered. With 80mm of ED aperture, a 560mm focal length, and a preci...

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    Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA

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    Four inches of aperture changes what a refractor can do. It's the threshold where you stop seeing suggestions of detail and start seeing the detail...

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    Astro-Tech AT115EDT f/7 ED Triplet Refractor OTA

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    There's a moment in every refractor owner's life when the view snaps into focus and the background goes black — truly black, the way only a well-co...

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    Astro-Tech AT130 EDT f/7 ED Triplet OTA

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    Five inches of ED triplet aperture is where a refractor stops feeling small. The AT130EDT combines a 130mm f/7 triplet objective, a heavy-duty 3.2-...

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    Explore Scientific AR152 6" f/6.5 Achromatic Doublet Refractor Optical Tube

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    This 6" Explore Scientific AR152 achromatic refractor optical tube is a sensational value - a big 6" (152mm) and fast f/6.5 refractor that's priced...

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    Celestron Starsense Explorer™ DX 102AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope 22460

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    Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102mm Refractor – The Smartest Manual Telescope for Beginners and Beyond  Celestron has redefined the manual teles...

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    "Explore Scientific 127mm carbon fiber triplet refractor with FCD100 ED glass and dual-speed focuser"
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    Explore Scientific 127mm f/7.5 Carbon Fiber FCD100 ED Triplet Refractor

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    Explore Scientific 127mm FCD100 Carbon Fiber ED Triplet Apochromatic Refractor (ES127CF-FCD100) A 5" apochromatic refractor has long been considere...

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

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    A six-inch refractor used to mean one of two things: spend big bucks on a premium triplet, or settle for a scope that shows purple halos on every b...

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  • Astro-Tech AT130EDX 130mm triplet APO refractor with FCD100 and lanthanum
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    Astro-Tech AT130EDX f/7 FCD100 ED Triplet APO

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    There are scopes you buy because they're good for the price. And there are scopes you buy because they're good. The AT130EDX is the latter. One hun...

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    Astro-Tech AT86EDQ f/7 Quad Refractor

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    Alan Dyer reviewed the AT86EDQ for Sky & Telescope (July 2025) and called it one of his picks for a desert-island telescope — the one scope he'...

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  • AR127 5" f/6.5 achromatic doublet refractor
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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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  • AR102 4" f/6.5 achromatic doublet refractor optical tube
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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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    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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    Takahashi FC-100DF Refractor OTA

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      The Takahashi FC-100D is Takahashi's latest update to the 100mm fluorite refractor.  The FC-100D uses the Steinheil design with the fluorite ...

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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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    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 Carbon Fiber FCD100 ED Triplet Refractor

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    Explore Scientific 102mm FCD100 Carbon Fiber ED Triplet Apochromatic Refractor (ES102CF-FCD100) A 4" apochromatic refractor has long been the bench...

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    "Explore Scientific 127mm Classic White triplet refractor with FCD100 optics and dual-speed focuser"
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    Explore Scientific 127mm f/7.5 Classic White FCD100 ED Triplet Refractor

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    Explore Scientific 127mm f/7.5 Classic White FCD100 ED Triplet Apochromatic Refractor The Explore Scientific 127mm f/7.5 Classic White FCD100 Tripl...

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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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    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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    Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED 80mm f/7.5 ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor S11100

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    This 80mm Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED doublet apochromatic refractor is loaded with performance and features at a very attractive price . . . This Sky...

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    Celestron NexStar 102 SLT 102mm Achromatic Go-To Altazimuth Refractor

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    This product has been discontinued and is no longer available for sale.   The NexStar 102 SLT (Star Locating Telescope) is a big aperture fast foca...

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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-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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