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Description
The perfect telescope for the small home observatory.
The Airy Disk 140mm Apochromat represents a top-tier telescope designed to meet the needs of both astrophotographers and visual stargazers who demand superior image quality from a larger sized instrument. Its substantial optics excel at light collection, making it the perfect choice for small observatories or amateur astronomers who have a dedicated setup.
If you're open to embracing larger equipment, this telescope can deliver breathtaking astrophotography results in lower light-polluted environments and its exceptional resolution also positions it as an expert for close double stars. It’s high contrast deep-sky observations also work well with the 140 f/6.5.
Furthermore, the triplet lens stands out for its remarkable sharpness, utilizing Hoya's high-quality FCD100 ED glass from Japan, renowned for its minimal color distortion. This feature ensures crisp planetary observations and stunning astrophotography.
Glass used: HOYA FCD100, CDGM
Aperture: 140mm
Focal ratio: f/6.5
Focal length: 910mm
Coating: full wideband multi coating
Resolving power: 0.83"
Limit mag: 12.5mag
Color: white
Tube material: aluminum alloy
Dovetail style: Losmandy
Focuser: 4" dual-speed 1:10 rack-and-pinion
Available FF: 0.92x FF
Reduce to: 837mm f/6
Backfocus: adjustable
CAA: optional
For sensor: full frame
Eyepiece clamp: 2" with 1.25" adapter
Length ext: 1000mm
Length hood in: 850mm
Shipping
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International Orders:
Please be aware that our products are made specifically for the United States market. This means that they require a 110V
electrical system to function correctly.
Our products have generally not been certified for use with other
countries electrical safety standards but all of our products are certified
to United States standards.
We will happily ship our fantastic products to international customers.
Due to the extremely wide variety of product dimensions we will provide
an up to date shipping price quote for you on request.
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Damages:
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notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery
or do not agree to accept the delivery.
If you do accept delivery you are required to immediately take photos
using your smart phone or camera of the damaged packaging or
products inside the packaging.
If your item(s) do arrived damaged please send photos to info@stargazeroptics.com, then visit our Returns page and lodge your return claim online.
Why Buy From Us
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