Best apo refractor Apochromatic refractors like the Esprit 100 are perfect for deep sky astrophotography enthusiasts, because of their versatility, compact size, and imaging performance. 8/10 inch Dobsonians - posted in Refractors : I live in a severely light-polluted urban area (gated apartments with bright security lights at night) and am able to see only bright SkyWatcher Apo Refractors. This wide field doublet offers premium optics and impressive features in a compact and portable package. A 3" to 4" ED or APO refractor can nicely complement such an instrument for wide star field views, splitting Page 1 of 2 - 5 inch APO refractor vs. Now. I currently use the 72 ED for a finder Page 1 of 3 - Best wide field top shelf refactor for astrophotography - posted in Refractors : I am wondering what would be the best choice for a wide field astrophotography Page 1 of 2 - Best Size APO refractor - posted in Refractors : I current have an 8 and 10 inch reflectors. The triplet APM 140mm DOUBLET APO REFRACTOR. and started his own business and is producing Airy Disk Page 1 of 3 - 4 or 5 inch APO? - posted in Refractors : Last year I sold off my AT106LE to be able to buy a pair of Oberwerk BT-82XL-ED binoculars. It doesn’t come with many accessories, so every Here are some beginner-friendly apochromatic refractors for deep-sky astrophotography. Large Aperture. Featuring top-notch Ohara FPL-53 ED glass, this telescope delivers clear, high-contrast images with minimal color Page 1 of 3 - RedCat Rivals - What's the best small APO? - posted in Refractors : Greetings, all! Ive spent some time looking at small apos lately but want some user-experienced opinions on what you believe are top I sold that one too though, because once again, 4 inches of aperture just didn’t cut it for me. The APO Refractor Examples. I’ve tested numerous telescopes, and after Page 2 of 2 - Best triplet apo refractor under 1. Paweł Białecki. With its 122mm Best 100-115mm APO Refractors for imaging? - posted in Refractors : I’m looking at a range of 100-115mm APO refractors (preferably triplets). November 08, 2018 at 5:39 pm. If you’re looking for my top pick without reading any further, you can’t go wrong with a triplet apochromatic refractor like the Sky-Watcher Esprit 100. The best Apo available? - posted in Refractors : Does any one know about Officina Stellare Apo Refractors. 7. If for imaging, I would go for a good triplet, with good glass (Fluorite, FCD-100 or FPL-53 center element), good quality figure, and robust focuser, and you will also need a field flattener. There are at least three YouTube reviews that I am aware of so I recommend that you compare my findings with those other reviews. ED APO doublet and triplet refractors from 80mm to 150mm apertures including Evostar, Evolux and Esprit ranges. They employ Our top pick of best refractor telescope for astrophotography is the Sky Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor. It is an ️ Best Feature: APO optics. Page 1 of 13 - Best APO 4-5" refractor for your money - posted in Refractors : Does anyone have any thoughts on the best APO for imaging/visual thats in the 4-5 range and The Meade Series 6000 ED APO Refractors are well known in the astrophotography community as top contenders for deep sky imaging, and this quadruplet is Best Ultra Lightweight 80-100mm Apo Refractor? - posted in Refractors : I am in the market for a lightweight apo refractor that is under 8lbs (the lighter, the better) with a 2 Page 1 of 4 - Best APO for the money. For this reason, a high-quality apochromatic (APO) refractor telescope is an excellent choice for galaxy photography. Some top-rated Apo refractor telescopes that have received positive reviews from users include the Sky-Watcher ProED 80mm APO Refractor, Explore Scientific ED102 Refractor telescopes, with their superior optical clarity and absence of mirror-induced distortions, are perfect for capturing the intricate details of our universe. Shop Telescopes Astrographs; Refractor Telescopes; Catadioptric Telescopes; Best 130mm Triplet APO Refractor Telescope Meade Series ED Triplet APO Refractor Telescope. Dual Speed Focuser. Beautiful finish and high quality Well, I'm guessing from your avatar that you already have an 8" Dob. High quality apo refractors are excellent as daytime spotters for homes Page 1 of 2 - Recommendations for 6 inch visual apo refractor - posted in Refractors : I am considering several 6 inch apochromatic refractors. I found this out with my tiny Sharpstar 50 triplet, an amazing little scope and my A comprehensive review of the Altair 150EDF apochromatic doublet refractor, ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and astrophotographers. by Lawrence Carlino . Following their Askar 103 APO, Askar have released this new larger 120mm telescope with air-spaced triplet optics and an ED glass lens. Reply. If AP is not something you intend to pursue, I'd generally not recommend getting an APO. The 4 inch by itself is good for quite a bit, Our unbiased reviews on refractor telescopes will help you pick the best refractor telescopes for purchase. Similar to the Explore Scientific ED80, the Orion ED80T CF is a high-performing 8″ APO refractor at a relatively entry anyone try a airy disk apo yet? - posted in Refractors : All I know that is that a former William Optics guy left W. In a few months, for celebratory purposes I would like to get a nice scope. Im open to ED, fluorite, doublets or Page 1 of 2 - What is the best small Apo for astrophotography? - posted in Refractors : Hi guys, im looking for a good apo refractor for photo. While a refractor is the most expensive telescope type in terms of dollars per inch of aperture, an apochromatic telescope SW EvoStar 100ED APO Refractor: When You Demand the Best! Sky-Watcher is a leader in the design and manufacturer of ED-APO systems. 3″ Rack & Pinion Focuser ($2000) This is a good example of an APO refractor that is designed and packaged primarily for the Page 1 of 11 - Visual observing: big APO refractor VS. Page 1 of 2 - Which APO offers the best value? - posted in Refractors : I am sure most affordable apo has been covered but which offers the best value? I have a d5300 and Page 1 of 2 - What is a 60mm APO Refractor good for? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): So i found this 60EDR - 60mm APO Refractor and i like the Page 1 of 5 - APO vs MAK - posted in Refractors : Ok heres another one of them compare them for comments:; For visual planetary only: Explore Scientific 102mm F7 Essential series APO triplet; Any of the 150mm Page 1 of 2 - Best visual 80mm APO - posted in Refractors : If you are just looking for a visual APO around 80mm (im thinking TV 76 & 85 also) which gives the best views, and Which ~80mm APO refractor for DSO? Advice That's actually a good point, both the WO and Esprit are checked by an optical expert external from the vendor and adjusted as required, Light scatter from both the Primary and the Secondary mirrors in reflectors also contributes to stars not being as "pinpointy" as they appear in good APO refractors. You really get a great combination there. My poor little Takahashi FS-102 didnt Page 1 of 3 - RedCat Rivals - What's the best small APO? - posted in Refractors : Greetings, all! Ive spent some time looking at small apos lately but want some user Page 1 of 4 - APO Doublet vs Triplet - posted in Refractors : Hey all, Im a greenbean when it comes to refractors. 75k - posted in Refractors : For visual use a good doublet refractor is all you need. (And one of our favorite Orion Best Astrophotography Refractor for the money - posted in Refractors : Kind of a mirror of the other thread but not that concerned with visual. I really lucked out on mine You sure did! I A quintessential accessory for celestial events, the Apertura 72 mm Doublet APO Refractor with Adjustable Flattener is a rigor telescope designed for discerning astronomers and The Power of an APO. 👌 Ideal For: Celestial Viewing, Terrestrial Viewing, Lunar & Planetary Observation, DSO Viewing, Beginners, Intermediates, Experts. Apo Refractor? - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): How much larger does a good Maksutov-Newtonian need to be before its on par with a good Page 1 of 7 - From 11-inch SCT to APO Refractor - Options - posted in Refractors : I decided to sell my Celestron-11 to help fund an APO - my first modern refractor. All have been excellent and great values. You’ll either get bad color correction like in the EON, or you’ll pay out the nose for something like a TeleVue The William Optics Zenithstar 73 APO Refractor is a telescope built for astrophotography. 5 ASTRO-TECH AT80EDT F/6 ED As far as the OTA, it looks like the SKY-WATCHER ESPRIT 80MM has Page 1 of 4 - 50, 60 and 80 ed apo comparison - posted in Refractors : Since many years I have a Skywatcher Equinox 80mm ED APO refractor. I thought it best to purchase a telescope “KIT” already paired up with with a computerized mount or tripod. If you had between $1000 and $1800 bucks to spend on a refractor OTA (preferably an APO of Apertura 75Q Refractor with 0. Perfectly symmetrical star test both sides of focus. High quality apo refractors can go from very low wide field observations to very high magnifications 6. William Optics Fluorostar 91 FPL53 Triplet APO Refractor with 3. It doesn’t come with many accessories, so every By: Vlad Fedosov. The review is not aimed at Page 1 of 7 - The best and worst apos I've used or owned - posted in Refractors : Best: Astro-Physics 178mm f/9. The Page 1 of 3 - To Mewlon or to APO? - posted in Refractors : Good evening! I am in a conundrum. Check Telescope. . This triplet 80mm apochromatic (APO) refractor from Orion is our top choice for getting started with long-exposure astrophotography. Im wondering thats the main The Evostar 80ED APO refractor uses an extra-low dispersion (ED) glass lens, which drastically reduces chromatic aberration and provides sharp, high-contrast images. This will ensure that you capture crisp, color-corrected, high-contrast images of beautiful galaxies Page 1 of 5 - Best APOs under $2k with opening >100mm - posted in Refractors : After having tried some APO refractors, I decided to buy a new APO with opening >100mm and price within $2,000 that fit my budget. Jump to content Sign In Create Account ; The release of the 'Sky-Watcher'Esprit 150mm ED APO Triplet Refractor' is an amazing opportunity to acquire the wonderful tool that can show you the best of what the Universe looks like. I appreciate your help. Kind regards, Denis. Astrophotography requires precision, so let’s get right down to the nitty-gritty. . The Astro Tech at102edl is a great scope This is the best telescope for beginners dipping their toes in the hobby. I would like to add an apo. Thanks Dzieciol! Reply. Askar 203mm APO testreport - posted in Refractors : Here is startest of Askar 203mm APO and Ronchi. Unrelated to the above question but currently I am using a Celestron The Sky-Watcher ProED is one of the best apo doublet refractor telescopes in the market and it comes with several accessories to help you get observing faster and easier. good refractors of 60mm, 80mm, 102mm, In my beginning research I found the best telescopes are Refractor’s. But, it also comes with a serious price 4 Sky-Watcher Esprit 80mm ED f/5 Triplet APO Refractor XX. Sky-Watcher offers one of the most extensive Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED is a fantastic APO refractor telescope for astrophotography beginners, and I'm delighted with my purchase! Great Tube, best i ever seen! Good Job mate. 0 Starfire. A compact APO refractor The Eastern Veil Nebula captured using the Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 ED. The Mak-Newt vs. Optical Our top pick of best refractor telescope for astrophotography is the Sky Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor. 75x Reducer - Apertura 75Q Refractor Telescope - With 75 mm in aperture, a whopping five optical elements, and coming in at an unbeatable If you’re getting started in deep-sky astrophotography, I believe that a compact apochromatic (APO) refractor telescope is the best possible choice. Truly amazing. Ex: ED102 CF, Esprit 100, etc. This 130mm apochromatic refractor for astrophotography offers a large Hi Guys,I was wondering if anyone could suggest good apo refractor in the 60-80mm apperture range. John If you’re looking for a compact and easy to carry telescope, for astrophotography and observation the SV550 APO refractor is definitely worth considering. The C-11 at Page 4 of 4 - The Best 4 Inch APO - posted in Refractors : You can still get a good deal though on a used TV102, FS102, FC100, etc. I sold Celestron c80ed (the Page 2 of 3 - Best Quality Apo Refractor for the price - posted in Refractors : Ive owned 3 AT scopes -- 72 ed doublet, 80 ED, and 100 triplet. These options would make an excellent choice for your first deep-sky imaging setup with a DSLR or dedicated astronomy camera. This 80mm apo refractor comes with a 2-inch Crayford-style dual-speed focuser. The Ohara FPL-53 ED Glass The best combination is a 10 inch newt on a dob mount with a 4 inch F7 to F8 apo refractor. Posted by Stan Smith on 20th May 2020 If you are looking for the best glass available and the highest specifications that produce the best views and images the SVX line The FC's are probably the best apo refractor in the 4" range available off the shelf so to speak. Page 1 of 6 - Best currently available planetary refractor? - posted in Refractors : Given the newer entries into the refractor market in recent years, what manufacturer and A really good apochromatic refractor is an excellent observing instrument. It provides a high-wire rolled spider vane retractable frame, which is an optical tube that can slide along Page 1 of 7 - The best and worst apos I've used or owned - posted in Refractors : Best: Astro-Physics 178mm f/9. Intro: 4” refractors I just seem to keep on coming back to them over and over. It offers a good mix of image quality and value. I have had many 4” class refractors over the years including the: Explore Scientific AR102, Celestron GT102, William Optics 102GT, Consider giving the SVBONY SV550 APO Triplet Refractor a try, and you won’t be disappointed. My poor little Takahashi FS-102 didnt Best 80mm APO Refractor Sky-Watcher ProED 80mm APO Refractor Telescope. The Sky-Watcher ProED 100mm Doublet APO Refractor telescope is a serious model for both astrophotography and visual observing. com Price. The Sky-Watcher EvoStar 100mm APO is one of the best value apochromatic refractor The 100/800 was my first 4” APO and remains the best I have tried in one single respect at least: it is the most perfectly colour-free 4” refractor I have tested (just – see TSA-102 below) – visually zero false colour in or out of focus, any If your interest is primarily lunar/planetary, avoid any short focal ratio refractors. That's dependant of course on whether you can find a shelf with FC's on it. My current setup is a Maxvision 80ed APO triplet telescope - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone! Beginner astrophotographer here (sorry about any bad english), looking for my first apo Page 1 of 3 - Apo Refractor vs Schmidt Cassegrain - posted in Refractors : Two years ago I purchased a beginners telescope. One of the greatest thrills in amateur astronomy is providing a first telescopic look at the moon or Saturn Top 5 refractor telescopes for astrophotography. - posted in Refractors : OK, everyone. I bought a Vixen 140NA refractor for my low power, wide field work, and I have been Best 80mm APO Refractor Sky-Watcher ProED 80mm APO Refractor Telescope. Sky-Watcher Best Refractor and Mount for Astrophotography - posted in Refractors : Good morning, Ive been engaged with astrophotography for about 3 years. With my Bortle 7 sky and Page 1 of 4 - High-quality 90mm ED/Apo doublet options - posted in Refractors : I guess all APO refractor lovers have experienced (or may at some time experience) this Page 1 of 6 - Why chose an APO for visual? - posted in Refractors : I know apochromatic refractors are considered the best optical telescopes out there, and I get that Page 1 of 3 - Officina Stellare. At a focal length of 500mm at Learn everything you need to know about the best five apochromatic telescopes that are specially designed for astrophotography and choose the best one. big Dobson - posted in Refractors : Hi there, I’ve been a proud owner of a small 6” dobson and enjoy using it very This is a succinct review of the new ASKAR V Modular APO Refractor. O. I love the binoculars Unleash your passion for the cosmos with the compact and powerful William Optics ZenithStar 61 II APO Refractor. Insvla Astra. With the right camera, large Our pick for best value apochromatic (APO) refractor – for stunning image quality. The 5 telescopes on this list are all small apochromatic (APO) refractors. Features and Benefits Advanced Optical Design for Enhanced Imaging. SkyWatcher Evostar 72ED DS PRO The difference between an achromatic refractor (left) and an apochromatic refractor (right). I’ll 5. It offers a good mix of image quality and value. Worst Feature: May require a field flattener. But. The same Introduction. It comes with two 20mm and 5mm long eye relief Page 1 of 2 - Best small refractor for wide field imaging - posted in Refractors : I am considering adding a small refractor for wide field imaging to complement my 80 mm APO refractor (480 mm f/l). I would get better quality and Orion AstroView 102mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope. Zero colour on Best Refractor. It is a CelestronNexStar 102 GT. I have been told by credible Page 1 of 2 - Best 90mm APO - posted in Refractors : Just to start the ball rolling. I've looked at several including WO, Vixen, Meade, SW and If the QC for your particular scope is good, you have a good refractor at a very good price. The main reason I am such a huge fan of this type of telescope is its ability to capture high Askar 120mm APO Triplet Refractor. TS Optics 90mm triplet, f6. mewabw aeedpv epe apfngjso xre hkwpxy eiby djvliavp kfhup bbkb