{"id":107791,"date":"2026-04-29T20:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=107791"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T12:38:57","slug":"televue-tv-85-85-600-apochromatic-refractor","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/televue-tv-85-85-600-apochromat-refractor\/","title":{"rendered":"TeleVue TV-85 \u2013 85\/600 Apochromatic Refractor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>TV-85: The same legend, the other factory finish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>TeleVue TV-85<\/strong> is known for exceptional optical performance in an extremely compact format. With an 85mm aperture, 600mm focal length (f\/7.1), and weighing only 2.7 kg, this is the true all-rounder for the advanced observer: as a travel instrument or as a lightweight, serious addition to an existing setup. This classic is available in two factory finishes; this is the version with item number 69121.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"107797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TeleVue-Apochromatische-Refractor-AP-85-600-TV-85-OTA-2.jpg\" alt=\"TeleVue TV-85 apochromatic refractor, item number 69121\" class=\"wp-image-107797\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TeleVue-Apochromatische-Refractor-AP-85-600-TV-85-OTA-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TeleVue-Apochromatische-Refractor-AP-85-600-TV-85-OTA-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TeleVue-Apochromatische-Refractor-AP-85-600-TV-85-OTA-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TeleVue-Apochromatische-Refractor-AP-85-600-TV-85-OTA-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TeleVue-Apochromatische-Refractor-AP-85-600-TV-85-OTA-2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TeleVue-Apochromatische-Refractor-AP-85-600-TV-85-OTA-2-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TeleVue-Apochromatische-Refractor-AP-85-600-TV-85-OTA-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TeleVue-Apochromatische-Refractor-AP-85-600-TV-85-OTA-2-64x64.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Color correction of lasting class<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The apochromatic doublet with high-quality glass types delivers a sharp, high-contrast, and virtually color aberration-free image: fine lunar details, tightly separated double stars, and, under a dark sky, surprisingly much deep-sky detail for this aperture. Photographically, the tube works excellently with TeleVue correctors. A practically useful magnification is up to about 170x. You choose the eyepiece and diagonal yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optical tube TV-85 85\/600 apochromatic doublet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dew cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-accessories\/astro-photography\/other-astrophotography-accessories\/\">TeleVue Pl\u00f6ssl 20mm Eyepiece<\/a> (189 euros) is the logical first magnification (30x), and with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-accessories\/astro-photography\/other-astrophotography-accessories\/smart-phone-adapters\/\">TeleVue FoneMate Smartphone Adapter<\/a> (169 euros) captures your Moon and planets directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom yes, for whom no<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: The advanced observer looking for the TV-85 in this version; optically, both versions are identical. Not for: those who primarily want wide-field viewing while traveling; the TV-60 is then the lighter specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Optical design<\/td><td>Apochromat, doublet with high-quality glass types<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening<\/td><td>85 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focal length<\/td><td>600 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening ratio<\/td><td>f\/7.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>2.7 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Execution<\/td><td>OTA (loose tube), item number 69121<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you unsure about the right tube for your needs? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-selection-aid\/\">telescope selection aid<\/a> helps you choose. Also view all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescopes\/refracting-telescopes\/\">Refracting telescopes<\/a> and the full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/televue\/\">TeleVue<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TeleVue TV-85: legendary 85\/600 f\/7.1 apochromat weighing 2.7 kg, the all-rounder for the advanced observer. Supplied with dew shield and carrying case. 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