Thanks to its optical dimensions, it collects a lot of light, making it ideal for small observatories or amateur astronomers with a fixed location. If you don't mind a little larger equipment, this telescope can also provide you with wonderful astronomical photographs in low-light areas.
The higher resolution makes this telescope an expert on close double stars. High-contrast deep sky visual observations are also especially satisfying with the 140 f/6.5.
The triple objective is especially sharp and uses the high-quality ED FCD100 glass manufactured by Hoya in Japan, with extremely low chromatic aberration. This allows for razor-sharp planetary observations and impressive astronomical photography.
Main features:
- Triple apochromatic objective with FCD-100 ED lens: high quality apochromatic lens, for pure color and high contrast images
- Internal anti-reflective diaphragms, for even better contrast in observation and astronomical photography
- 3.5" hybrid focuser with 1:10 reduction, so you can attach even heavy accessories up to 10 kg (33 lbs)
- This telescope comes with CNC tube clamps, GP mounting rail, finder shoe and extendable dew cap.
Made for perfect astronomical photography
Thanks to the triple ED apochromatic air-gap apochromatic lens, it focuses an image with high contrast and pure colors. At the heart of its astronomical photography machine is the FCD-100 glass from Hoya in Japan, known for its low chromatic aberration. It makes it possible to observe nebulae and planets even at very high magnification and still obtain clear, sharp images.
A telescope for all astronomy enthusiasts who value high quality images.
More information about the FCD-100:
Thanks to technological innovation, Hoya has successfully optimized the series production of the FCD-100. An optical glass with extremely low dispersion, even approaching fluorite. By combining it with a high refractive index optical glass, it has been possible to achieve unprecedented chromatic aberration correction.
Large, precise and stable 3.5" focuser
With this huge focuser, all your problems are a thing of the past, at least those related to the lighting of your camera. You can use any camera, from APS-C to full frame, and get perfect results thanks to the interaction of lens and focuser.
The focuser works with a hybrid technology consisting of a toothed (oblique) rack and pinion and a ball bearing. This means that focusing can be adjusted smoothly and precisely, while load capacity and stability are high. Now you can even mount cameras and heavy equipment weighing up to 10 kg.
M63 threaded connection (internal): in addition to the classic 2" connection (with 1.25" reducer adapter) for eyepieces and cameras, this instrument also offers a 63 mm thread, so that you can attach a flattener or reducer easily and stably.
The dual-purpose handle
Simply clever: with the practical carrying handle, you always have your apochromatic at hand. Both during transport and when attaching it to the mount. In addition, the handle also serves as a mounting rail for parallel-mounted accessories. So everything has its place: use, for example, a guide tube and a guiding camera.
Product supplied:
- Apochromatic 140/910 in triple design with Hoya ED glass in adjustable lens mount
- CNC machined tube clamps with ¼ inch photographic thread.
- Tube with extendable dew cap (145 mm outer diameter)
- Carrying case
- Telescope adapter with finder
- 2"/1.25" reducer adapter.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Refractor
- Construction type: Apochromatic
- Aperture (mm): 140
- Focal Length (mm): 910
- Aperture ratio (f/): 6.5
- Resolution capability: 0.82
- Limit value (mag): 12.5
- Light gathering capacity: 400
- Maximum useful magnification: 280
- Optical design: Triplet
- Glass material: HOYA FCD-100
- Tube weight (kg): 10.5
- Tube length (mm): 850
- Tube material: Aluminum
- Bonus: FMC
- Scattered light deflectors on tube: yes
- Diameter of lens hood (mm): 182
- Type of construction: rack and pinion
- Connection (eyepiece side): 2
- Connection thread (on the camera): M63x1 (f)
- Ring fixation: yes
- Load capacity (kg): 10
- Reduction: Fine movement 1:10
- Mount type: unmounted
- Accessories included:
Corrector: none
Dovetail plate: Losmandy-Style
Carrying handle: yes
Carrying cases: no
Searchlight shoe: Vixen/Skywatcher Level
Clamps: yes
- Series: Pro APO
- Applications:
Astrophotography: yes
Moon and planets: yes
Nature observation: not recommended
Nebulae and galaxies: yes
Sun: no (only with appropriate solar filter)
