Telescopes

The William Optics GT 81 apo stands for optimal chromatic correction and best possible contrast - a powerful travel telescope for observation and photography.

• Aperture 81 mm
• Focal length 480 mm
• Focal ratio f/5.9
• Multicoated FPL53 triplet lens with air gap
• 2.5" RAP focuser with M63x1 connection thread, as well as 2" and 1.25
• Multifunction handle with holder for guide scopes
• Bahtinov mask integrated
• Variable carrier bag
• Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bar

MCX-102 GoTo Telescope

MCX-102 GoTo Telescope

Achromatic 102mm f/13,2 refractor with mount and tripod

Advanced Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with mount and tripod

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

Hyperbolic flat-field astrograph from Sharpstar with 130 mm aperture and fast f/2.8 focal ratio

• Aperture 130 mm / focal length 364 mm / focal ratio f/2.8
• Optimally suited for mobile astrophotography with modern, high-resolution digital cameras
• Ideal for cameras up to APS-C and with Flat even up to full-frame sensors
• Hyperbolic primary mirror with 130 mm diameter
• 2-element corrector with one ED element
• Modern dual-speed 2.5" rack and pinion focuser
• Working distance from M48x0.75 camera thread is 55 mm - Working distance from M54x1 female thread is 57.2 mm
• 2" filter thread for connecting fog filters is included in the reduction adapter to M48
• Carbon tube for optimal hold of focus position - provides better focus stability than a metal tube
• Stable metal secondary mount with adjustment screws
• Primary mirror collimation with tension and compression screws
• Included in delivery are a carrying case, CNC tube rings and an EQ5-style dovetail bar
• Each Hypergraph is checked, cleaned and adjusted at APM.

Der PHOTON Newton Reflektor mit 150 mm Öffnung und dem Öffnungsverhältnis f/6 ist für die Beobachtung und Planetenfotografie optimiert - ein ideales Einsteigerteleskop

• Öffnung 150 mm / Brennweite 900 mm / Öffnungsverhältnis F6
• Hochwertiger parabolischer Hauptspiegel mit 94 % Verspiegelung für ein helleres Bild.
• Großer Fangspiegel mit 45 mm Durchmesser - wenig Abschattung für scharfe Mond- und Planetenbeobachtungen
• Präziser 2" Crayford Okularauszug für genaues Scharfstellen - Motorfokus ist optional erhältlich.
• Carbon Tubus für mehr Stabilität bei gleichzeitig besserem Transport - Made in Germany!
• Justierbare Haupt- und Fangspiegelhalterung aus Metall, praktische Justierhilfe am Hauptspiegel.
• Fokusposition ist für die Beobachtung optimiert, Sie werden mit allen Okularen problemlos scharfstellen können.
• Das Teleskop wird von kleineren Montierungen wie der EQ3 oder EQ5 von Skywatcher noch gut getragen
• Zentralmarkierung am Hauptspiegel für problemlose Justage vorhanden
• Umfangreicher Lieferumfang: 6x30 Sucher, Rohrschellen, Prismenschiene

The PHOTON Newtonian reflector with 150 mm aperture and an f-ratio of f/5 is well suited for observation and astrophotography and an ideal beginner´s telescope.

• Aperture 150 mm / Focal length 750 mm / F-ratio F5
• High-quality parabolic primary mirror with 94% reflection coating for a brighter image.
• Large secondary mirror with 63 mm diameter for a well illuminated image field for astrophotography
• Precise 2" Crayford focuser for accurate focusing and micro transmission - motorfocus optional.
• Carbon tube for more stability with better portability at the same time - Made in Germany!
• Adjustable primary and secondary mirror holder made of metal, convenient collimation marking on primary mirror
• Focus position optimized for observation with all customary eyepieces and for astrophotography with coma correctors
• Due to its short build the Newtonian is suitable for smaller mounts (Skywatcher EQ3 upwards)
• Central mark on the primary mirror for easy collimation
• Generous equipment: 6x30 finder scope, ring clamps, dovetail included

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

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.

The ASKAR APO 60 mm f/5 Quintuplet Apochromat from Sharpstar is optimized for wide field astrophotography with high resolution cameras

• aperture 60 mm
• focal length 300 mm / focal ratio f/5
• 5-element quintuplet design with corrector in the tube
• ED glass in the lens for very good correction of chromatic aberration
• 44 mm image circle with full illumination and correction
• Working distance optimized for photography - e.g. with cameras with 55mm flange focal length
• Stable 2.5" RAP focuser with micro reduction and 360° rotation
• M54x0.75 , M48x0.75 and T2 adapter included for easy camera adaption
• Internal thread for 2" filter available
• Flexible GP/EQ5 level Dovetail bar with photo tripod connection and carrying handle with flexible oblong hole
• Viewfinder shoe for standard viewfinder bracket

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

The ASKAR APO 72 mm f/5.6 quintuplet apochromat from Sharpstar is optimized for astrophotography with high resolution cameras

• Aperture 72 mm
• Focal length 400 mm / focal ratio f/5.6
• 5-element quintuplet design with corrector in tube
• Two ED glasses in the objective for very good correction of the chromatic aberration
• 44 mm image circle with full illumination and correction
• 140 mm working distance for visual observation or focal length reduction
• Stable 3" dual-speed RAP focuser with 360° rotation
• 2" and 1.25" receptacles as well as M68x1 external thread for screw adaptations
• Long adapter from M68 to M48x0.75 camera connection is included in delivery (with 2" filterthrad)
• Flexible GP/EQ5 style dovetail bar with photo tripod connection and carrying handle with flexible slotted hole
• Finder shoe for standard finder holder
• Including inspection check list of the manufacturer

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

William offers with the REDCAT71 Astrograph a very well corrected telescope for astrophotography up to full frame format.

• Aperture 71 mm / Focal length 350 mm / Focal ratio f/4.9
• Petzval design with chromatic aberration free FPL53 objective (4 elements in 3 groups)
• Very well corrected and illuminated image field up to full frame format - the corrector is built in - no more adapter battle necessary
• Camera connection via M48 male thread (suitable adapters are available) - working distance 55 mm
• 360° rotation of the camera for the right display window
• Focusing via precise helical focuser like telephoto lenses
• Tilting option for individual adjustment of the camera sensor to the telescope
• Flexible dovetail bar at the base (long version), suitable for Vixen style and Arca-Swiss saddle plates, in addition with 1/4" female photo tripod thread
• Nylon carrying bag and Bahtinov mask for astrophotography are included in delivery

Achromatic 102 mm f/9.8 refracting telescope, includes mount and tripod