Apochromatic Refractor Telescopes

Meade 80mm ED Triplet APO RefractorSpecificationsThe Meade 80mm ED Triplet APO Refractorhas an f/6 (80mm), the focal ratio - tailor-made for fast wide field astrophotography

The Meade 127mm ED Triplet APO Refractor is tailor-made for fast wide field astrophotography.Manufactured with the finest Japanese FCD1 ED (Extremely Low Dispersion) glass

Meade 80mm ED Triplet APO Refractor #0306-00-05. For crisp wide field observing and imaging, nothing can beat a true triple-element Apochromatic Refractor (APO)

Diameter is 5.1" (130mm) with a focal length of 910mm, f/7. Features a super precise dual speed 3" Crayford focuser with 10:1 gear reduction for ultra fine focus control. Standard equipment also includes a Meade Series 5000 2" diagonal with 99% reflectivity, 8x50 viewfinder and an aluminum hard carry case to protect your investment when not in use. Also includes aluminum cradle ring assembly with dovetail compatible with many commercially available mounts. Eyepieces sold separately.

The Meade 130mm APO LX800 refractor is a new standard in astrophotograhic and visual performance. It Includes StarLock full time guider, Crayford style zero shift focuser with reduction, AutoStar II GOTO system with over 144,000 object library, and much more.

A very complex and powerful apochromatic refractor with unbelievably easy operations and benefits. The Officina Stellare Hiper Apo 105 Refractor has now provided astrophotographers with a more satisfying experience without enormous hassle and frustration. In addition, great techniques are at the footsteps of the amateur astronomers to help them get the sharp views and images they've always wanted.

A very complex and powerful apochromatic refractor with unbelievably easy operations and benefits. The Officina Stellare Hiper Apo 115 Refractor has now provided astrophotographers with a more satisfying experience without enormous hassle and frustration. In addition, great techniques are at the footsteps of the amateur astronomers to help them get the sharp views and images they've always wanted.

A very complex and powerful apochromatic refractor with unbelievably easy operations and benefits. The Officina Stellare Hiper Apo 130 Refractor has now provided astrophotographers with a more satisfying experience without enormous hassle and frustration. In addition, great techniques are at the footsteps of the amateur astronomers to help them get the sharp views and images they've always wanted.

A very complex and powerful apochromatic refractor with unbelievably easy operations and benefits. The Officina Stellare Hiper Apo 152 Refractor has now provided astrophotographers with a more satisfying experience without enormous hassle and frustration. In addition, great techniques are at the footsteps of the amateur astronomers to help them get the sharp views and images they've always wanted. 

A very complex and powerful apochromatic refractor with unbelievably easy operations and benefits. The Officina Stellare Hiper Apo 180 Refractor has now provided astrophotographers with a more satisfying experience without enormous hassle and frustration. In addition, great techniques are at the footsteps of the amateur astronomers to help them get the sharp views and images they've always wanted.

A very complex and powerful apochromatic refractor with unbelievably easy operations and benefits. The Officina Stellare Hiper Apo 200 f/7 Refractor has now provided astrophotographers with a more satisfying experience without enormous hassle and frustration. In addition, great techniques are at the footsteps of the amateur astronomers to help them get the sharp views and images they've always wanted.

A very complex and powerful apochromatic refractor with unbelievably easy operations and benefits. The Officina Stellare Hiper Apo 200 f/9 Refractor has now provided astrophotographers with a more satisfying experience without enormous hassle and frustration. In addition, great techniques are at the footsteps of the amateur astronomers to help them get the sharp views and images they've always wanted.

Recently, Astronomy magazine ran a "buyer's guide" to portable 4" apochromatic refractors. All were impressive scopes, no doubt. But considering their price tags, which ranged from $2,695 (yes, that was the cheapest) to $3,595, you'd be excused if you didn't run right out and throw down your credit card for one. Here's something more practical: our 100mm ED apochromatic refractor.