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  • William Optics RedCat 51 APO f/4.9 Version 2.5 (L-RC51II-U) - Astronomy Plus
    William Optics RedCat 51 APO f/4.9 Version 2.5 (L-RC51II-U) - Astronomy Plus
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    William Optics RedCat 51 APO f/4.9 Version 2.5 (L-RC51II-U)

    William Optics RedCat 51 APO f/4.9 Version 2.5 As Promotion, you will received a FREE UNIGUIDE 32mm when you purchase the RedCat 51 (Value of 154$...

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  • SharpStar 61EDPH III Triplet APO Refractor (61EDPHIII) - Astronomy Plus
    SharpStar 61EDPH III Triplet APO Refractor (61EDPHIII) - Astronomy Plus
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    SharpStar 61EDPH III Triplet APO Refractor (61EDPHIII)

    SharpStar 61EDPH III Triplet APO Refractor Telescope The new 61EDPH Ⅲ still has high-quality optical standards like before and adopts a triplet air...

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  • Askar FRA400 72mm f5.6 Quintuplet APO (FRA400) - Astronomy Plus
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    Askar FRA400 72mm f5.6 Quintuplet APO (FRA400)

    Askar FRA400 72mm f/5.6 Quintuplet APO Welcome to use brand new ASKAR FRA series! The FRA, which stands for “FLATFIELD REFRACTIVE ASTRAGRAPH”, is ...

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  • William Optics ZenithStar 73 III Doublet f/5.9 - Astronomy Plus
    William Optics ZenithStar 73 III Doublet f/5.9 - Astronomy Plus
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    William Optics ZenithStar 73 III Doublet f/5.9

    William Optics ZenithStar 73 III Doublet f/5.9      Technical Specifications Aperture: 73 mm (2.75") Focal Length: 430 mm Focal Ratio: f/5.9 G...

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  • Askar New V Exchangeable 60/80mm Astrograph System (V) - Astronomy Plus
    Askar New V Exchangeable 60/80mm Astrograph System (V) - Astronomy Plus
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    Askar New V Exchangeable 60/80mm Astrograph System (V)

    Askar V Exchangeable 60/80mm Astrograph System Askar V is a newly launched product concerning our customers’ needs. It comes out with a big innovat...

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  • Askar FRA300 Pro 60mm f5 Quintuplet APO (FRA300) - Astronomy Plus
    Askar FRA300 Pro 60mm f5 Quintuplet APO (FRA300) - Astronomy Plus
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    Askar FRA300 Pro 60mm f5 Quintuplet APO (FRA300)

    Askar FRA300 Pro 60mm f5 Quintuplet APO Since their inception,Askar FRA series short focal ratio astrograph have been very well received by astron...

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  • Askar 107PHQ F/7 Quadruplet Astrograph (107PHQ) - Astronomy Plus
    Askar 107PHQ F/7 Quadruplet Astrograph (107PHQ) - Astronomy Plus
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    Askar 107PHQ F/7 Quadruplet Astrograph (107PHQ)

    Askar 107PHQ Astrograph As the first long-focal-ratio Flatfield astrograph from Askar, 107PHQ is born with a special mission: whether you are just ...

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  • William Optics Fluorostar 91 f/5.9 Triplet Refractor (FLT-91) - Astronomy Plus
    William Optics Fluorostar 91 f/5.9 Triplet Refractor (FLT-91) - Astronomy Plus
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    William Optics Fluorostar 91 f/5.9 Triplet Refractor (FLT-91)

    William Optics Fluorostar 91 The FLT 91 is the perfect Apochromatic refractor for visual and photographic astronomers demanding excellence in a mid...

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  • SVBONY SV550 APO Refractor Triplet 122mm F/7 (F9381C) - Astronomy Plus
    SVBONY SV550 APO Refractor Triplet 122mm F/7 (F9381C) - Astronomy Plus
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    SVBONY SV550 APO Refractor Triplet 122mm F/7 (F9381C)

    SVBONY SV550 APO Refractor Triplet 122mm F7 The SV550 APO triplet refractor is a compact refractor with 122mm aperture, f/7 focal ratio and 854mm f...

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  • SVBONY SV550 Telescope 80mm Triplet APO OTA Refractor for Astronomy (F9381A) - Astronomy Plus
    SVBONY SV550 Telescope 80mm Triplet APO OTA Refractor for Astronomy (F9381A) - Astronomy Plus
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    SVBONY SV550 Telescope 80mm Triplet APO OTA Refractor for Astronomy (F9381A)

    SVBONY SV550 Telescope 80mm Triplet APO OTA Refractor for Astronomy The SV550 APO Triplet refractor with 80mm aperture and fast f/6 focal ratio, is...

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  • ZWO FF65-APO 65mm Refractor (FF65-APO) - Astronomy Plus
    ZWO FF65-APO 65mm Refractor (FF65-APO) - Astronomy Plus
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    ZWO FF65-APO 65mm Refractor (FF65-APO)

    ZWO FF65-APO The ZWO FF65 APO is a refractive astrograph with the powerful flatfield optical design which saves you from the expensive cost of a fi...

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  • William Optics Gran Turismo 71 Triplet + FLAT6AIII Bundle - Astronomy Plus
    William Optics Gran Turismo 71 Triplet + FLAT6AIII Bundle - Astronomy Plus
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    William Optics Gran Turismo 71 Triplet + FLAT6AIII Bundle

    William Optics Gran Turismo 71 Triplet APO f/5.9 + FLAT6AIII Bundle   Technical Specifications Aperture 71mm Focal Length 419mm Fo...

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    Askar 151PHQ f/7 Quadruplet air-spaced Astrograph (151PHQ)

    Askar 151PHQ f/7 Quadruplet air-spaced Astrograph 151PHQ is a long-focal-ratio, flatfield astrograph newly launched after 130PHQ and also the big...

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    Askar 120APO Refractor Telescope (120APO)

    Askar 120APO Refractor Telescope  The aperture of 120mm gives it an inherent advantage in terms of light-gathering power, resolution, brightness, a...

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    Askar New 103APO Telescope

    Askar 103APO Refractor Telescope Get a Free 32mm Guide scope when you pre-order the 103APO (until October 1st, 2023) After a long preparation, we l...

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  • Takahashi TS-120 120 APO Refractor with 3-inch FeatherTouch Focuser (TTK12010FT) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi TS-120 120 APO Refractor with 3-inch FeatherTouch Focuser (TTK12010FT)

    Takahashi TS-120 120 APO Refractor with 3-inch FeatherTouch Focuser  The TSA-120 Triplet APO Refractor Telescope with a 3-inch FeatherTouch focuser...

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  • Takahashi Starbase 80 f/10 Doublet Refracting Telescope (STK08000) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi Starbase 80 f/10 Doublet Refracting Telescope (STK08000)

    Takahashi Starbase 80 f/10 Doublet Refracting Telescope The Takahashi Starbase 80 is the first entry-level beginner telescope from one of the mo...

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  • Takahashi TSA-120 Refractor (TTK12010) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi TSA-120 Refractor (TTK12010) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi TSA-120 Refractor (TTK12010)

    Takahashi TSA-120N Refractor The TSA-120 is equipped with an air-spaced ED triplet apochromatic lens with 120 mm diameter (900 mm focal length and ...

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  • Takahashi FS-60Q Fluorite APO f/10 (TSK06110) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi FS-60Q Fluorite APO f/10 (TSK06110) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi FS-60Q Fluorite APO f/10 (TSK06110)

    Takahashi FS-60Q Fluorite APO The FS series of apochromatic refracting telescopes from Takahashi provides a balance of high performance, compact si...

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  • Takahashi FS-60CB Fluorite Doublet APO f/5.9 (TSK06010) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi FS-60CB Fluorite Doublet APO f/5.9 (TSK06010) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi FS-60CB Fluorite Doublet APO f/5.9 (TSK06010)

    Takahashi FS-60CB Fluorite Doublet APO The FS series of apochromatic refracting telescopes from Takahashi provides a balance of high performance, c...

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  • Takahashi TOA-150B Triplet APO f/7.3 (TOK15110) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi TOA-150B Triplet APO f/7.3 (TOK15110) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi TOA-150B Triplet APO f/7.3 (TOK15110)

    Takahashi TOA-150B Triplet APO f/7.3 The Triplet Ortho-Apochromat concept of the TOA refractors makes it possible to combine sharpness and extraord...

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  • Takahashi TOA-130NFB Triplet APO f/7.7 (TOK13310) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi TOA-130NFB Triplet APO f/7.7 (TOK13310) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi TOA-130NFB Triplet APO f/7.7 (TOK13310)

    Takahashi TOA-130NFB Triplet APO f/7.7 The TOA series is a member of Takahashi’s line of triplet refractors.  In the TOA design, three lens element...

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  • Takahashi TOA-130NS Triplet APO f/7.7 (TOK13010) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi TOA-130NS Triplet APO f/7.7 (TOK13010) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi TOA-130NS Triplet APO f/7.7 (TOK13010)

    Takahashi TOA-130NS Triplet APO f/7.7 The Triplet Ortho-Apochromat concept of the TOA refractors makes it possible to combine sharpness and extraor...

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  • Takahashi FC-100DZ Fluorite Refractor (TFK10310) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi FC-100DZ Fluorite Refractor (TFK10310) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi FC-100DZ Fluorite Refractor (TFK10310)

    Takahashi FC-100DZ Fluorite Refractor   The FC-100DZ is a fluorite doublet with a 100 mm aperture and an 800 mm focal length.   In this doublet des...

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  • Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10110) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10110) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10110)

    Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4  The Takahashi FC-100DF apochromatic refractor is designed around a fluorite doublet at F/7.4. It is...

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  • Takahashi FC-100DC Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10010) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi FC-100DC Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10010) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi FC-100DC Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10010)

    Takahashi FC-100DC Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 The Takahashi FC-100DC apochromatic telescope is designed around a fluorite doublet at F/D 7.4. It is...

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  • Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.5 (TFK07640) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.5 (TFK07640) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.5 (TFK07640)

    Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite Doublet APO The Takahashi FC-76DCU apochromatic refractor is equipped with a fluorite doublet at F/7.5. Its very low we...

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  • Takahashi FOA-60 Ortho Apochromatic Refractor (TFA06010) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi FOA-60 Ortho Apochromatic Refractor (TFA06010) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi FOA-60 Ortho Apochromatic Refractor (TFA06010)

    Takahashi FOA-60 Ortho Apochromatic Refractor The Takahashi FOA-60 was designed to provide a compact instrument capable of delivering exceptional v...

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  • Takahashi FC-76DS Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.5 (TFK07630) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi FC-76DS Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.5 (TFK07630) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi FC-76DS Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.5 (TFK07630)

    Takahashi FC-76DS Fluorite Doublet APO Like the FS series, the FC series are apochromatic refractors with two-element fluorite lenses.  The FC seri...

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  • Takahashi FOA-60Q Ortho Apochromatic Refractor (TFA06100) - Astronomy Plus
    Takahashi FOA-60Q Ortho Apochromatic Refractor (TFA06100) - Astronomy Plus
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    Takahashi FOA-60Q Ortho Apochromatic Refractor (TFA06100)

    Takahashi FOA-60Q Ortho Apochromatic Refractor The FOA-60 is a new compact apochromatic fluorite doublet refractor from Takahashi.  The telescope f...

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  • William Optics Redcat 61 WIFD F/4.9 Petzval Refractor (T-C-61RD) - Astronomy Plus
    William Optics Redcat 61 WIFD F/4.9 Petzval Refractor (T-C-61RD) - Astronomy Plus
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    William Optics Redcat 61 WIFD F/4.9 Petzval Refractor (T-C-61RD)

    William Optics Redcat 61 WIFD F/4.9 Petzval Refractor As Promotion, you will received a FREE UNIGUIDE 32mm when you purchase the RedCat 61 (Value o...

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  • ZWO FF130-APO 130mm Refractor (FF130-APO) - Astronomy Plus
    ZWO FF130-APO 130mm Refractor (FF130-APO) - Astronomy Plus
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    ZWO FF130-APO 130mm Refractor (FF130-APO)

    ZWO FF130-APO   In the Box FF130 APO and Vixen dovetail plate A set of 3-piece photographic adapters Manual   Manuals & Warranty Zwo 2-Years...

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  • ZWO FF107-APO 107mm Refractor (FF107-APO) - Astronomy Plus
    ZWO FF107-APO 107mm Refractor (FF107-APO) - Astronomy Plus
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    ZWO FF107-APO 107mm Refractor (FF107-APO)

    ZWO FF107-APO In the Box FF107 APO AND Vixen dovetail plate A set of 3-piece photographic adapters Manual Manuals & Warranty ZWO 2-Years Wa...

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  • ZWO FF80-APO 80mm Refractor (FF80-APO) - Astronomy Plus
    ZWO FF80-APO 80mm Refractor (FF80-APO) - Astronomy Plus
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    ZWO FF80-APO 80mm Refractor (FF80-APO)

    ZWO FF80-APO The ZWO FF80 APO is a refractive astrograph with the powerful flatfield optical design which saves you from the expensive cost of a fi...

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  • Starfield ED102 F/7 560mm FPL-53 APO Doublet (S102) - Astronomy Plus
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    Starfield ED102 F/7 560mm FPL-53 APO Doublet (S102)

    Starfield ED102 F/7 560mm FPL-53 APO Doublet The Starfield ED102 APO doublet offers incredible performance in both imaging a visual astronomy. Usin...

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  • Starfield ED80 F/7 560mm APO Doublet Refractor (S80) - Astronomy Plus
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    Starfield ED80 F/7 560mm APO Doublet Refractor (S80)

    Starfield ED80 F/7 560mm APO Doublet Refractor  The All new Starfield Optics ED80 APO doublet telescope package packs a punch!This telescop...

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