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APM 152mm F/6 SD-APO DOUBLET WITH 3.7" ZTA

Regular price $9,299.00AUD
SKU: APM152-6-3.7ZTA

APM

Apochromatic doublet

10.98 kg

 

The APM 152mm F/6 Apo is an apochromatic doublet refractor with optics from APM's SuperED FCD100 Apo series. The air-spaced doublet lens cell provides exceptional correction. The use of one element of FCD100 glass results in excellent control of chromatic aberration.

The APM 152mm Apo has a native focal length of 900mm and a focal ratio of f/6, making it a versatile instrument for observation and photography of smaller objects, while keeping exposures relatively short. The extended backfocus of 220mm from the 2" adapter allows the use of binoviewers with a 2" zenith mirror and without the need for a glass path corrector.

The optics feature broadband multi-coatings on each surface for high contrast and transmission. All APM telescopes are tested at the factory with an interferometer to guarantee their performance.

The 3.7" ZTA rack and pinion focuser is smooth and accurate with 1:10 fine focusing and integrated 360° rotator. Equipment can be securely fastened by using the included APM Fast Lock 2" & 1.25" adapter.

The telescope comes standard with a Losmandy-style bar, CNC-machined rings, carrying handle and high quality APM-LZOS aluminium tube.

With the addition of the universal APM M82 Riccardi 0.75x reducer, the telescope is transformed into a highly corrected f/4.5 astrograph with a large 52mm corrected image circle

Specifications

 

Optical design Super apochromatic doublet with ED glass
Lens cell
Air-spaced doublet with 1 x FCD100 lens
Coatings
Broadband multi-coatings
Objective diameter
152 mm
Focal length at prime focus
1200 mm
Focal ratio at prime focus
F/6
Backfocus distance at prime focus
230 mm from M82 x 1 adapter
Connections 2", 1.25", M82 x 1, M68 x 1, M63 x 1 female threads
Dovetail bar Losmandy-style bar
Dew shield diameter 186 mm
Tube diameter 156 mm
Tube length 880 mm with dew shield extended, 740 mm with dew shield retracted
Tube weight 10.98 kg
SKU APM152-6-3.7ZTA