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76 APO Doublet Refractor Telescope - Ivory

TeleVue

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The TeleVue 76 APO Doublet Refractor is a premium portable refractor telescope featuring a 76mm aperture and 480mm focal length (f/6.3) designed by renowned optical engineer Al Nagler. Its apochromatic doublet lens with special low-dispersion glass delivers exceptional color correction and natural stellar rendition with minimal chromatic aberration, making it equally capable for visual astronomy and astrophotography. The compact ivory optical tube weighs just 2.7kg and includes a dual-speed 10:1 Focusmate focuser with 2-inch focusing capability, retractable lens shade, and padded carrying case—ideal for astronomers seeking professional-grade optics in a highly portable package.

Specifications

Focuser Type Dual-speed 10:1 Rack and Pinion
Focal length 480 mm
Objective Groups 1
Resolution 1.52″
Tube Finish Ivory
Field of View 5.5°
Objective Elements 2
Focuser Diameter 2 mm
Maximum Recommended Magnification 200
Optical Type APO Doublet Refractor
Tube Length 368 mm
Focal ratio f/6.3
Weight 2.7 lb
Glass Type Low-dispersion (SD) glass
Aperture 76 mm
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 11.9

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