Apochromatic Refractors

The Askar 203APO is one of the largest apochromatic refractors from series production - a powerful refractor for your observatory

• Aperture 203 mm - focal length 1421 mm - focal ratio f/7
• Air-spaced triplet APO objective with one ED element
• Stable 3.5" RAP focuser with speed reduction and 100 mm travel
• Working distance suitable for photo correctors and 2? accessories for observation
• Suitable for EAF motorized focus
• Two finder shoes - 1x for finder - 1x for mini guide scope

Apochromatic refractor AP 130/780 LZOS 3.7-ZTA OTA 

• Our LZOS Super ED 3-lens models come with a test report, meaning that each lens is individually measured using a Twymann interferometer and recorded with the serial number of the lens.
• Maximum Strehl ratio (as with the Zeiss APQ) is guaranteed to be 95% or better.
• Residual chromatic aberration optimized to a minimum.
• Temperature-compensating mount.

The Askar 185APO is an apo refractor with 185 mm aperture, 1295 mm focal length and a focal ratio of 1:7 with many practical features.

• Aperture 185 mm - Focal length 1295 mm - Focal ratio f/7
• Triplet objective with one ED element
• Stable 3,5" RAP focuser with micro reduction, 360° rotation connection and 100 mm adjustment travel
• Sufficient working distance for observation with 2" accessories and for photography
• Flattener and two reducers available (0.8x)
• CNC clamps with dovetail bar (Losmandy) and carrying handle
• Two finder shoes

The Askar 160APO is an apo refractor with 160 mm aperture, 1120 mm focal length and a focal ratio of f/7 with many practical features.

• Aperture 160 mm - focal length 1120 mm - focal ratio f/7
• Air-spaced triplet objective with one ED element
• Stable 3.5" dual-speed RAP focuser with 360° rotator and 100 mm drawtube travel
• Sufficient working distance for observation with 2" accessories and for photography
• CNC tube rings with dovetail bar (Losmandy) and carrying handle
• Two finder shoes

The 140 mm f/6.5 triplet apochromat convinces with a pure color image and a powerful 4" RAP focuser.

• Aperture 140 mm
• Focal length 910 mm
• Fast focal ratio f/6.5
• Air-spaced triplet objective - 2 ED elements provide an image free from chromatic aberration
• Solid 4" rack and pinion focuser with dual speed - ideal for astrophotography
• Intermediate threads for screwed adaptations, e.g. M68x1 female thread
• Retractable dew shield
• CNC tube rings, carrying handle and dovetail bar are included in the scope of delivery
• Carbon tube for easier transport and high stability
• Delivery in transport case
• Every apochromat is tested by the manufacturer and Teleskop-Service before shipment
• Each apo receives a serial number and is delivered with a photographical test certificate

Fast 70mm high-performance astrograph F5.5 for demanding astrophotographers and observers with 5 lens elements in 5 groups

• Very fast 70mm high-performance astrograph for demanding astrophotographers
• Due to the large lenses there is almost no vignetting
• Complex construction with 5 lens elements in 5 groups for absolute correction
• Needle-thin stars up to the edge of the image field even with 44 x 33 mm camera format
• Large, stable eyepiece extension, also suitable for heavy cameras
• Extremely high sharpness, colour purity and contrast thanks to SD lenses
• Very large field illumination up to 55mm
• High Strehl intensity of 96.7% at visible wavelengths
• Optional reducer available for even faster results
• Optional motor focuser with two speeds can be retrofitted

This long focal ratio flatfield apochromat support 60 mm image circle and does not need calculations for backfocus. If the image is sharp, the field is flat.

• 130 mm aperture, 1000 mm focal length, f/7.7
• Petzval like, self flattening design with two ED elements
• 3.4" dual speed focuser
• 2" and 1.25" receptacles, M68, M54 and M48 threads
• Retractable dew shield
• Losmandy style dovetail bar
• Handle
• Vixen type finder base

The special feature of the 140mm SD APO with Riccardi Reducer:

• Very high quality processed and of convincingly good optical quality
• Colorless optics with FLP53 glass
• Precise 2.5" focuser with 1:10 mirco reduction for heavy accessories
• With f / 7 ideal for visual
• With f/5,25 ideal for photographic purposes with Riccardi Reducer
• CNC tube rings
• Carry handle
• Very good value for money

The Esprit-150EDX from Skywatcher offers the highest optical and mechanical quality and is optimized for astrophotography.

• Aperture 150 mm
• Focal length 1050 mm (focal ratio f/7)
• Triplet apo objective with FPL53 ED element
• Improved 3" dual-speed focuser for high payload
• 360° rotation
• 2" connection with additional thread for screw adaptations
• Retractable dew shield
• Carrying handle, Losmandy style dovetail bar, carrying case

An ultimate and compact APO refractor for astrophotography and observation.

• Aperture 110 mm / focal length 528 mm / focal ratio f/4.8
• FCD100 triplet lens with f/6 - chromatic correction comparable to FPL53 triplet
• 4-element 0.8x corrector with M48 camera connection and working distance of 55 mm included - designed for this lens for highest field sharpness
• 2" filter thread and 360° rotation included
• 2" Visual-Back can be screwed to the focuser instead of the corrector for observation - working distance suitable for 1.25" and 2" accessories
• Delivery in high-quality carrying case
• Each apo is tested (cosmetics, optics and mechanics) at Teleskop-Service before shipment, the optics are collimated. The apo is shipped with a checklist.

The special feature of the 140mm SD APO:

• Very high quality processed and of convincingly good optical quality
• Colorless optics with FLP53 glass
• Precise 2.5" focuser with 1:10 mirco reduction for heavy accessories
• With f / 7 ideal for visual
• With f/5,25 ideal for photographic purposes
• &CNC tube rings
• Carry handle
• Very good value for money

The FLT 91 is the perfect apochromatic refractor for visually and photographically observing astronomers who demand the most from a medium-sized telescope.

• Three-element design with FPL53 glass
• 91 mm aperture, 540 mm focal length
• Rack and pinion focuser with gear reduction and "Rotolock" clamp
• Field rotator with degree markings and position lock
• Prism rail according to Vixen standard
• Versatile handle with Vixen standard finder shoe
• William Optics' patented Bahtinov mask

The Askar 140APO is an apo refractor with 140 mm aperture, 980 mm focal length and a focal ratio of f/7 with many practical features.

• Aperture 140 mm - Focal length 980 mm - Focal ratio f/7
• Triplet objective with one ED element
• Stable 3.5" dual-speed RAP focuser with 360° rotation connection and 100 mm adjustment travel
• Sufficient working distance for observation with 2" accessories and for photography
• Flattener and two reducers available (0.8x)
• CNC tube rings with dovetail bar (Losmandy style) and carrying handle
• Two finder shoes

The new TS Photoline 150 mm f/8 Apo convinces with its high optical performance, neat chromatic correction and very good mechanics - with large 3.7" focuser for astrophotography with large sensors

• Aperture 150 mm / focal length 1200 mm / focal ratio f/8
• Very good chromatic correction due to color-pure imaging by "Extra-Low-Dispersion" FPL53 APO element from Ohara (Japan) and lanthanum glass element
• Fast cooling due to the 2-element objective design
• With only 9.5 kg the telescope is still transportable and can be carried by mounts from EQ6 upwards
• 3.7" focuser with 360° rotation - rack and pinion - one of the best focusers in its class
• Multi-coated objective and inner baffles for optimal contrast
• M92x1 and M68x1 female threads are available for screw adaptions - illumination up to full frame format is given
• Working distance 130 mm from the 2" receptacle or 230 mm without extension between focuser and tube
• Slide-in dew shield, CNC tube rings, finder shoe, dovetail bar and carrying handle are included in the scope of delivery
• Suitable correctors and focal length reducers for astrophotography are available
• Each apo is checked and optimally adjusted on the optical bench at Teleskop-Service before shipment. Upon request, we will send an optics test (stellar imaging focal, extrafocal, intrafocal and Ronchi) with it.

With the FRA600 F/5.6 quintuplet astrograph, Askar has created a pure-color apochromat for astrophotography with large sensors.

• Aperture 108 mm / 4.3"
• Focal length 600 mm
• Focal ratio f/5.6
• 5-element design - the 2-element corrector is permanently installed in the tube
• 66 mm image circle with full illumination and correction
• 140 mm working distance for observation with 2" star diagonal
• Long transition adapter for photography to M48x0.75 with 2" filter thread included
• Rugged 4" RAP focuser with dual speed reduction and 360° rotation
• Losmandy style dovetail bar
• Flexible tube rings with carrying handle and lateral threads for individual adaptations
• Finder shoe for standard finder bracket
• Each FRA600 comes with an inspection checklist from the manufacturer and is also tested on our optical bench

New Vixen SD115SII apochromatic high-performance refractor with FPL53 SD glass and improved optical properties for demanding observers and astrophotographers

• Apochromatic high-performance refractor with FPL53 ED glass
• Reduces chromatic aberration to an absolute minimum
• Guarantees enormously high contrast and excellent sharpness
• You get a very colour-pure, sharp and neutral image
• Very light and transportable, ideally suited for mobile applications
• Fully-coated 115 mm SD lenses without spacer plates
• No more unwanted spikes visible on the stars
• High quality standard "Made in Japan"
• Dimensions: 125 x 920 mm
• Weight: 6.3 kg with accessories

The 107PHQ is a transportable APO refractor for astrophotography with corrected field of view up to full frame sensor and for observation up to the highest magnification range.

• Aperture 107 mm - focal length 740 mm - focal ratio f/7
• 4-element Petzval system with color-correct triplet objective and a corrector lens built into the optical tube
• Stable 3.4" RAP focuser with micro-reduction and 360° rotation - adjustment range 110 mm
• Sufficient working distance for observing with 2" accessories and for photography
• Besides 1.25" and 2" the apo offers M48, M54, M68 and M86 threads for screw adaptions
• 44 mm image circle with full illumination and correction allow the use of large sensors with high resolution
• CNC tube rings with Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bar and carrying handle
• Finder shoe for standard finder and mini guiding telescopes available
• High quality carrying case for optimal protection of the telescope
• Each Quadruplet Apo is inspected and its optics tested before shipping - you get an optimally adjusted telescope for successful photography and observation from the very beginning.