On the evening of August 12, 2026, an extraordinary celestial event is on the horizon: A total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Europe—though not over Germany.
Here in Germany, we will experience an impressive partial eclipse, which will nonetheless offer a rare and spectacular sight. Germany will be entirely within the Moon’s penumbra. As a result, the sun will not be completely, but clearly and visibly “nibbled away.”
What do you need to safely observe the solar eclipse? You can find a list 👉 here!
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Telescopes
APM offers you a comprehensive selection of different telescopes for every requirement and budget. We can offer you various mirror telescopes, refractors and catadioptric telescopes, from a simple entry-level telescope to a 1.5m observatory telescope.
Key Features:
F/3.2 Ultra-Fast Optics
Captures deep-sky objects with unparalleled efficiency, utilizing the fastest optical system in William Optics history to maximize photon collection and shorten exposure tracks.
Advanced 7-Element Petzval Design
Provides a naturally flat image field without requiring an additional field flattener, delivering sharp stars and clean detail across a wide imaging area.
43.2mm Full-Frame Image Circle
Supports full-frame, APS-C, and M4/3 camera systems, giving astrophotographers total freedom for wide-field composition and high-resolution deep-sky imaging.
WIFD (William Optics Internal Focuser Design)
The patented internal focusing system keeps the focusing mechanism centered inside the telescope, improving balance and helping avoid rear drawtube-related flexure or vignetting.
Sensor Tilt Xterminator (STX-R)
Features a heavy-duty rear tilt and rotation interface designed to support modern imaging setups, reducing the chance of rear-end sag while retaining convenient sensor-squaring capability.
Anti-Shrink Lens Cell Technology
Helps maintain stable optical alignment under changing temperatures by minimizing the effects of material expansion and contraction around the lens cell.
Built-In Patented Bahtinov Mask
Integrated into the front cap for quick and accurate focusing, making precise star focus easier in the field.
Patented Handle Bar Design
Improves handling, portability, and accessory mounting while maintaining the clean mechanical layout of the Mighty Cat platform.
Quadruplet flat-field astrograph with a 111 mm aperture for observation and astrophotography
Quadruplet flat-field astrograph with a 111 mm aperture for observation and astrophotography
The compact FS-60CB Apo can be upgraded to a 60/600 f/10 quadruplet Apo with this 1.7x Q module. Optically, this version is superior to the FS-60CB ...
The Askar 80ED with 80 mm aperture and 560 mm focal length offers good color correction and is ideal for mobile use.Aperture 80 mm / focal length 560 mm / focal ratio f/7
This extender is suitable for the Takahashi fluorite apochromats FS-60CB, FS-60Q, FC-76D (both versions), FC-76Q, and FC-100D (all versions). However, it is also compatible with the older Sky-90 and FSQ-106 fluorite models, which are no longer manufactured. Of course, it can also be used with many other devices as a moderate focal length extension.
The Celestron Origin captures the beauty of celestial objects and transmits them wirelessly to your tablet, smartphone or even a TV screen.