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The TeleVue 85 APO Doublet Refractor is a highly portable yet optically powerful instrument that delivers exceptional performance for both visual observation and astrophotography. Featuring an 85mm apochromatic doublet objective with special low-dispersion glass, this f/7 refractor produces color-free, razor-sharp views with a limiting magnitude of 12.1 and superior 1.36 arcsecond resolution. Its compact design—measuring just 19 inches long and weighing only 8 pounds—makes it an ideal grab-and-go telescope for serious observers who demand premium optics and portability, capable of revealing planetary detail, double stars, lunar features, and deep-sky objects with outstanding contrast and clarity.
| Focal ratio | f/7 |
| Weight | 8 lb |
| Angular Resolution | 1.36″ |
| Telescope Type | APO Doublet Refractor |
| Aperture | 85 mm |
| Focuser Type | 2 inch Dual-Speed Rack and Pinion (Focusmate 10:1) |
| Maximum Recommended Power | 225° |
| Accessories Included | Soft carry case, sliding metal dew shield, screw-on metal lens cover |
| Optical Elements | 2 elements in 1 group |
| Maximum Visual Field | 4.4° |
| Finish | Ivory Powder Coat |
| Focal length | 600 mm |
| Length | 19 in |
| Limiting Magnitude | 12.1 |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight (Metric) | 3.6 g |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 15 m |