{"product_id":"zwo-ff70-f-7-apo-refractor","title":"ZWO FF70 f\/7 APO REFRACTOR","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZWO FF70 \u003c\/strong\u003eis an \u003cstrong\u003eapochromatic quadruplet flat-field astrograph \u003c\/strong\u003ethat offers high performance for an exceptionally low price. The quadruplet design makes it perfect for both visual observation and astrophotography. The objective lens features an element of \u003cstrong\u003eextra-low dispersion glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (ED) that minimizes chromatic aberration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/FF70_specs_1000.jpg?v=1781062073\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZWO FF70 is a versatile instrument and excels not just at imaging, but as a grab \u0026amp; go visual telescope. The OTA itself \u003cstrong\u003eweighs just 2.5kg\u003c\/strong\u003e (3kg with tube rings and dovetail bar) and has an \u003cstrong\u003eoverall length of 372.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e with the dew shield contracted, making it easy to transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/FF70_main_7_1000.jpg?v=1781062074\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional refractors, the quadruplet design does \u003cstrong\u003enot require a separate field flattener\u003c\/strong\u003e and you do not need to calculate precise backfocus. With a large image circle of \u003cstrong\u003e44mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ZWO FF70 is a highly capable imaging telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/FF70_Scene_1000.jpg?v=1781062074\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\" dual-speed rack \u0026amp; pinion focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is precise and rigid. It is natively compatible with most motorized focusers on the market including the \u003cstrong\u003eZWO EAF\u003c\/strong\u003e. The focuser includes 2\" and 1.25\" visual adapters as well as M48 and M54 camera adapters. On the rear there is a \u003cstrong\u003e360 degree rotator\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine rotation angle markings for precise framing. A 2\" mounted filter can be attached to the rear M48 camera adapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/FF70_highlights_1000.jpg?v=1781062073\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most refractors, the ZWO FF70 includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo finderscope bases\u003c\/strong\u003e on either side of the focuser, allowing you to attach both a standard guide scope and control unit such as the \u003cstrong\u003eASIAIR\u003c\/strong\u003e without the need for additional accessories. The \u003cstrong\u003ehandlebar\u003c\/strong\u003e also includes a finder-style slot, allowing for even more possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner surfaces of the retractable dew shield are covered with matte felt and the interior of the telescope tube has matte paint and internal baffles, to reduce internal reflections and light scattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e the mount shown in the product images is not included with the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/FF70_lightpath_1000.jpg?v=1781062073\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/FF70_spots_1000.jpg?v=1781062078\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f1f1f1; 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width: 36.0385%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus point (imaging mode)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5.5pt; width: 55.9615%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82.5 mm from M48 thread, 100.5 mm from M54 thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f1f1f1; padding: 5.5pt; width: 36.0385%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus point (visual mode)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f1f1f1; padding: 5.5pt; width: 55.9615%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e117 mm from 1.25\" adapter, 127 mm from 2\" adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5.5pt; 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margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f1f1f1; padding: 5.5pt; width: 100%; height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"27\" width=\"27\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/009-telescope-small.png?v=1580188157\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/FF70_Quick_Guide_-_Proofing_Version_V2.0b.pdf?v=1781062547\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/71F_Flat-Field_User_s_Manual.pdf?v=1714449411\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Testar Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48462526677217,"sku":"ZWO-FF70-APO","price":999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/FF70-APO_4.jpg?v=1781061322","url":"https:\/\/www.testar.com.au\/products\/zwo-ff70-f-7-apo-refractor","provider":"Testar Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}