152mm Triplet Apochromatic Telescope for Astrophotography offers everything an advanced stargazer or astrophotographer desires: maximum sharpness, high contrast, and impressive light gathering. With its large 152mm aperture and 1200mm focal length, this is a premium instrument for both visual observation and high-resolution photography.
The high-quality triplet optics with air gap features ED glass (FCD-1) for optimal color correction. Thanks to the adjustable lens cell, users can fine-tune collimation if needed – unique in this price range. With the smooth 2″ Crayford focuser (1:10 micro-reduction), you can focus precisely, even with high magnifications or heavy cameras.
✓ 152mm FCD-1 triplet objective with adjustable lens cell
✓ For observatories, binoviewing and serious astrophotography
✓ Crayford focuser with fine adjustment and lock function
✓ Backfocus and tube length optimized for binoviewers
✓ Foam-lined transport case included for safe storage
This telescope is ideal for a permanent observation location, but thanks to the sturdy aluminum transport case, it’s also portable. The robust mechanics, excellent image quality, and precise controls make this a favorite among advanced users.
Application
- Visual observation of planets, double stars, and clusters
- Deep-sky photography of nebulae and galaxies
- Suitable for observatories or permanent EQ mounting
- Compatible with binoviewers thanks to shortened tube and long focus travel
What You Can See
✓ Extremely detailed planetary observations (Cassini Division, Jupiter storms)
✓ Nebula structures in the Orion and Veil Nebula
✓ Faint deep-sky objects like M81, M101, and IC 443
✓ Double stars and globular clusters
✓ Full-frame astrophotos without color errors or distortion
Filters / Specifications
- Telescope type: Refractor
- Optics: Triplet apochromat with FCD-1 glass
- Lens diameter: 152mm
- Focal length: 1200mm
- Focal ratio: f/7.9
- Focuser: 2″ Crayford, 1:10 microfocus with lock function
- Camera connection: 2 “/1.25” adapter with T2 thread
- Usage type: Observatories / photography / binoviewing
- Mount connection: GP-style (reinforced)
- Suitable for beginners: ✗
- Suitable for advanced users: ✓
- Suitable for observatories: ✓
Technical Specifications
- Lens diameter: 152mm
- Focal length: 1200mm
- Resolution: 0.76 arcseconds
- Limiting magnitude: 12.7
- Light gathering: 470x
- Max. magnification: 304x
- Objective: Triplet ED (FCD-1), adjustable lens cell
- Focuser: Crayford 2″, 1:10 reduction, 105mm focus travel
- Backfocus: 165mm
- Tube length: 1090mm (retracted) / 1290mm (extended)
- Dew shield diameter: 208mm
- Tube diameter: 156mm
- Tube weight: 11.1kg
- Weight with case: 22.5kg
- Material: Aluminum
- Includes: transport case, tube rings, GP mounting rail, 2 “/1.25” adapter
- Mount: OTA-only
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