Sky Rover 102 mm f/7 Super ED Triplet APO Refractor with optics test

Sky Rover 102/714 mm Super ED Triplet Apochromat

In 2023, Sky Rover Optics introduced the new 102GPS refractor telescope. Optically, the telescope adopts an air-spaced triplet apochromatic design, incorporating a Super ED glass element. The APO PRO series provides excellent control of chromatic and spherical aberration, even at very high magnifications. A mini flange is integrated near the objective cell, helping to improve the stability of the optical axis and focal plane, while also facilitating future maintenance and adjustments.

In this upgrade, the rear CAA integrated with the optical tube in earlier versions has been removed to further improve mechanical axis stability. Instead, the telescope now features a newly integrated CAA (Camera Angle Adjuster) with laser-engraved angle markings, offering smoother and more precise framing.

The 2.5" focuser has also been redesigned, providing improved coaxial alignment and mechanical precision. The focuser is well suited to photography, as the drawtube is adjusted via a rack-and-pinion mechanism, thereby preventing slippage. The adjustment of the draw tube can be done quickly and precisely with two speeds.

For the mounting system, the telescope uses new dual tube rings with multiple threaded holes on the sides for convenient accessory mounting. It also includes mounting points for a counterweight bar, a standard astronomical narrow dovetail plate, and a patented handle compatible with both Arca and astronomical dovetail systems. The new 102GPS also features a shorter storage length compared with the previous generation, making it more compact and convenient for transport.

Technical Information
Teleskop-Service has collected a lot of helpful information about refractors and provided it in English as a PDF file: refractors.pdf

Astrophotographic results obtained with the predecessor of this telescope on Astrobin

Here you can find some astrophotographs made with the predecessor of this telescope model: Link to Astrobin

Images by Torsten Müller

Our ambassador Torsten Müller succeeded in taking some very good pictures with the predecessor of this telescope, which we do not want to withhold from you:


Object: LBN 437 - molecular cloud in the constellation Lacerta
Photographer: Torsten Müller
Telescope: TS-Optics CF-APO 102 mm (TSCFAPO102)
Corrector: TS-Optics REFRACTOR 1.0x Flattener (TSFlat3)
Imaging camera: ZWO ASI2400MC Pro (ASI2400MC-P)
Exposure: 34 x 5 min




Object: Messier 13 - globular cluster in the constellation Hercules
Photographer: Torsten Müller
Telescope: TS-Optics CF-APO 102 mm (TSCFAPO102)
Corrector: TS-Optics REFRACTOR 1.0x Flattener (TSFlat3)
Imaging camera: ZWO ASI2400MC Pro (ASI2400MC-P)
Exposure: 12 x 3 min




Object: IC 5146 - Cocoon Nebula in the constellation of Cygnus
Photographer: Torsten Müller
Telescope: TS-Optics CF-APO 102 mm (TSCFAPO102)
Corrector: TS-Optics REFRACTOR 1.0x Flattener (TSFlat3)
Imaging camera: ZWO ASI2400MC Pro (ASI2400MC-P)
Exposure: 40 x 5 min




Object: IC 1318 - region around gamma Cygni (Sadr)
Photographer: Torsten Müller
Telescope: TS-Optics CF-APO 102 mm (TSCFAPO102)
Corrector: TS-Optics REFRACTOR 0.8x Corrector for TS 102 mm f/7 CF Apo (TSCFRED102)
Imaging camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (ASI1600MMPro)

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