TS-Optics PHOTOLINE 130/860 mm Triplet FPL53 Apo with 3" RAP focusser.
The 130 mm F/860 mm Photoline Super APO refractor from Teleskop-Service offers excellent imaging performance.*] We have compared different apos on the optical bench. Even with extreme contrasts, the TS Photoline 130 mm apo will no longer show any disturbing chromstic aberrstions. Astrophotographers can enjoy clearly defined stars without blue color fringes.
The TS 130 mm apo is also world class in terms of mechanics. The CNC-machined tube offers three focus positions so that every imaginable accessory can be connected. The focusser is the 3" TS rack and pinion focusser, which is superior to any Crayford focusser we know.
The apo is especially suitable for astrophotography. Due to the fast aperture ratio of f/6.62 a high luminous intensity for astrophotography is achieved, which can even be increased to f/4.97 by the TSAPORED075 reducer. Any corrector from our range can be used without any problems. Due to the moderate aperture ratio, high magnifications can also be achieved without any problems, without color errors. Even at over 300x the focussing is no problem.
Equipment features of the PHOTOLINE 130 mm f/6.6 apo at a glance:
♦ A good 130 mm lens with absolutely pure colors.
♦ 3" focuser with precise adjustment and micro reduction for accurate focusing. Motor focus can be retrofitted.
♦ Among others, 2", 1.25" and M68x1 connectors are available on the eyepiece side.
♦ Absolutely every photographic and visual accessory can be used with the apo, due to the extra long working distance. Two distance adapters with M140x1 thread connection and 60 mm length are included in delivery.
♦ With a weight of approx. 9 kg the apo is still easy to transport and can be used with medium mounts, such as the Celestron Advanced VX or the Skywatcher H-EQ5.
Exceptionally long working distance and extension sleeves for optimum flexibility
The CNC tube offers a generous working distance of 250 mm from the 2" receptacle. This allows you to use extreme focal length reducers and correctors or binocular extensions without glass path compensation. Two extension segments of 60 mm length each can be screwed between the tube and the focuser and shorten the working distance accordingly without changing the stability or optical accuracy. This allows you to always have the drawtube in a favorable position.
Astrophotography with PhotoLine 130 mm f/6.6 apo - one telescope - two focal lengths:
TS PHOTOLINE 1.0x full frame corrector and image field flattening with M68 connection]
♦ The focal length is not changed.
♦ Recommended distance from the M48 connection thread of the corrector to the chip: 55 mm
♦ No additional adaptation is necessary.
TS 0.79x PHOTOLINE Focal Length Reduction and Corrector - TSRED379-130]
♦ The focal length is reduced to 680 mm, the aperture ratio improves to f/5.2
♦ Recommended distance from the M48 connection thread of the corrector to the chip: 55 mm
♦ No additional adaptation is necessary.
Technical Information
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