Apochromatic Refractors

With the FMA180 Askar has created a triplet APO refractor with unique visual and photographic applications

• With just a few simple steps, the APO telephoto lens can be transformed into a compact astronomical telescope, a guide scope or a powerful spotting scope for landscape observation.
• Aperture 40 mm
• Air-spaced triplet ED lens for almost pure color image
• Photographic focal length 180 mm (with corrector) - focal ratio f/4.5
• 2" filter thread in front of the objective for nebula filters
• Focal length for observation 220 mm
• The photographic field of view is up to full frame size
• Precise helical focuser on the lens for accurate focusing - with locking mechanism
  T2 camera connection with 55 mm working distance (when used as telephoto lens)
• Weight only 395 grams
• Can easily be attached to the telescope instead of the finder
• Fits on any ball head - also ideal for mobile astrophotography with photo trackers like the Sywatcher Adventurer
• Ideally suitable also as mini guide telescope
• The FMA180 can be converted into a compact spotting scope for observation in just a few steps

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

TS PHOTOLINE 96 mm f/6 triplet apochromat with color-clean image - high quality triplet objective from Japanese production.

• Aperture 96 mm / focal length 576 mm / focal ratio f/6
• Multi-coated 3-element lens with FCD100 APO element (similar to FPL53) from Hoya (Japan) for a color-pure image
• Lens including cell is made in Japan
• Internal baffles for higher contrast and against reflections
• 2.5" RAP dual-speed focuser with improved draw tube bearing - carries accessories up to 10 kg without shifting
• Connection for screw adaptations via M63x1 female thread, 2" and 1.25" receptacle
  Retractable dew shield for transport
• CNC tube rings, Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bars on both sides and finder shoe are included in delivery
• Each apo is tested and optimized at our optical bench before shipping

TS PHOTOLINE 106 mm f/6.6 triplet apochromat with color-clean image with high-quality triplet lens from Japanese production

• Aperture 106 mm / focal length 700 mm / focal ratio f/6.6
• Multi-coated 3-element lens with FCD100 APO element (similar to FPL53) from Hoya (Japan) for a color-pure image
• The lens including cell is made in Japan
• Lens is adjustable with pull and push screws
• Internal baffles for higher contrast and fewer reflections
• 3.5" dual-speed RAP focuser with improved bearing of the draw tube - supports cameras up to 10 kg without shifting
• Connection for screw adaptions via M63x1 female thread - 2" and 1.25" receptacle
• Powerful telescope also for observing with clear, high contrast image
• Retractable dew shield for transport
• CNC tube rings, Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bar, carrying handle and finder shoe are included in the scope of delivery
• Each Apo is visually and mechanically inspected and tested before shipment
• Includes 3" 0.75x field corrector - improves focal ratio to f/4.95 with full correction to full frame
  

TS PHOTOLINE 85 mm f/6 triplet apochromat with color-clean image - high quality triplet objective from Japanese production.

• Aperture 85 mm / focal length 510 mm / focal ratio f/6
• Multi-coated 3-element lens with FCD100 APO element (similar to FPL53) from Hoya (Japan) for a color-pure image
• Lens including cell is made in Japan
• Internal baffles for higher contrast and against reflections
• 2.5" RAP dual-speed focuser with improved draw tube bearing - carries accessories up to 10 kg without shifting
• Connection for screw adaptations via M63x1 female thread, 2" and 1.25" receptacle
• Retractable dew shield for transport
• CNC tube rings, Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bars on both sides and finder shoe are included in delivery
• Each apo is tested and optimized at our optical bench before shipping

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.

The fast 50 mm refractor with the improved ED 50 mm objective can be used as a travel telescope, spotting scope and guiding scope.

• Excellent image due to the 50 mm f/4 ED lens with blackened edges
• Straight view and adaptation of star diagonal mirrors or Amici prisms possible due to detachable tube
• High-quality Crayford focuser with 1.25" compression ring and T2 connection - supports up to 2 kg
• CNC tube rings with multi-function plate included
  Telescope fits in standard finder shoes (Skywatcher, Vixen, GSO, TS-Optics ...)
• 3/8" photo thread is available at the base. With a 1/4" reducer the adaption to any tilt and ball heads is also possible

The TS 4-element 62mm aperture refractor is a versatile spotting scope and telescope, a 520mm telephoto objective and a powerful guide scope for astrophotography.

• aperture 62 mm
• Focal length 520 mm -- Focal ratio f/8.4
• 4-element design for sharp imaging of moon, planets and deep-sky objects, but also daytime observing
• a versatile travel telescope for observing and photography due to a flat field of view
• sensitive Crayford focuser for precise focusing with locking screw
• 1.25" connector and T2 connector for screw adaptations
• sufficient working distance for use of 1.25" amiciprism, zenith prism and of course photo adapters
• finder shoe for direction finders, optical finders or mini guide scopes
• Carrying case with plenty of space for accessories
• Retractable dew cap - transport length only 310 millimeters
• High quality workmanship "Made in Taiwan"

The Premium ED apo with 96 mm aperture and fast f/6 is a transportable telescope for astrophotography and observation

• Aperture 96 mm / focal length 575 mm / focal ratio f/6
• Good correction of color aberration by FDC1 special glass
• Lens manufactured in Japan - very good image quality
• Internal baffles for contrast enhancement
• 2.5" RAP focuser with gear reduction and improved focuser support via large ball bearings
  1.25", 2" and M63x1 female thread connection on the eyepiece side
• Retractable dew shield for transport - can be extended up to 100 mm
• Finder shoe included for adapting finders and small guide scopes.
• CNC tube rings and two Vixen / EQ5 style dovetail bars included.
• For astrophotography, we offer a 0.94x reducer and corrector which is made for this
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A versatile ED refractor telescope for observation and photography - usable as APO spotting scope, guiding scope and super finder scope.

• aperture 60 mm / focal length 360 mm / focal ratio f/6
• 2-element APO objective with Nissan Super ED glass as APO element
• Usable as angled finder with optional 1.25" star diagonal or Amici prisms with 1.25" helical focuser (non rotating)
• 360° rotation on the eyepiece and camera side
• Can be used as a straight view finder with 1.25" helical focuser - the extension is integrated and screwed into the tube
• 1.25" "non-rotating" helical focuser - screw-on - with locking screw
• With the optional TSMPT60-Flat 1.0x corrector, the ED refractor becomes a full 360 mm f/6 telephoto lens for photography and astrophotography with objective focusing
• Includes adjustable clamps and dovetail bar for finder holder with 1/4" female thread for photo tripods

The 80PHQ is a very transportable APO refractor for astrophotography with corrected field of view up to full frame format and for observing up to the highest magnification range.

• Aperture 80 mm / focal length 600 mm / focal ratio f/7.5
• 4-element Petzval system with color clean triplet objective and one corrector lens built into the tube
• Stable 3" RAP focuser with dual speed and 360° rotation
• Sufficient working distance for observation with 2" accessories
• Suitable photo adapters are included in delivery
• Illuminated image circle with very good correction up to full frame format
• CNC tube rings with Vixen style EQ5 dovetail bars 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 upon receipt, you will receive an optimally adjusted telescope for successful photography and observation from the very beginning.

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