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Apochromatic refracting telescopes

The apochromatic refracting telescope is a high-end instrument designed for enthusiasts and professionals seeking superior optical performance. By effectively correcting chromatic and spherical aberrations, it provides sharp, clear images with accurate colors, ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography.

This type of refracting telescope uses multiple glass lenses with different dispersion to reduce colorful halos around bright objects and improve sharpness across the entire field of view. APO refractors thus offer high contrast and color fidelity, allowing you to distinguish fine details in planets, nebulae, and stars.

Although they are more expensive than conventional achromatic refractors, their exceptional performance justifies the investment for serious astronomers. Whether you are a demanding observer or an experienced astrophotographer, an apochromatic refractor telescope is the preferred choice for capturing the sky with precision and quality. 

Explore our selection to find the model that suits your needs and reveal the best of the night sky.

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William Optics RedCat 71 f/4.9 APO with WIFD (T-C-71RDII) - Astronomy Plus
William Optics RedCat 71 f/4.9 APO with WIFD (T-C-71RDII) - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics RedCat 71 f/4.9 APO with WIFD (T-C-71RDII)

William Optics

William Optics RedCat 71 f/4.9 APO with WIFD The RedCat series is one of the most popular lines of compact refractors on the market and it is easy ...

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Askar 151PHQ f/7 Quadruplet Air-Spaced Astrograph (151PHQ) - Astronomy Plus
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Askar 151PHQ f/7 Quadruplet Air-Spaced Astrograph (151PHQ)

Askar

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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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

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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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 (F9381A)

Svbony

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 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

ZWO FF130-APO 130mm Refractor   Technical Specifications  SKU Number ZWO-FF130-APO Model Number FF130-APO Telescope Series ZWO Refractors ...

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Askar FRA600 108mm f/5.6 Quintuplet APO (FRA600) - Astronomy Plus
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Askar FRA600 108mm f/5.6 Quintuplet APO (FRA600)

Askar

Askar FRA600 108mm f/5.6 Quintuplet APO Today Sharpstar announces the newest addition to its Askar FRA series, the Askar FRA600/5.6. Following the...

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William Optics ZenithStar 81 Doublet WIFD APO f/6.9 William Optics
William Optics ZenithStar 81 Doublet WIFD APO f/6.9 William Optics
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William Optics ZenithStar 81 Doublet WIFD APO f/6.9

William Optics

William Optics ZenithStar 81 Doublet APO f/6.9 A premium refractor telescope that offers unparalleled optical precision with its innovative Interna...

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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

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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William Optics Ultra-Cat 56 (T-C-56BR)

William Optics

William Optics Ultra-Cat 56 The Ultra-Cat 56 is a high-performance 56mm apochromatic refractor, engineered for astrophotographers who demand except...

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SVBONY SV535 7 Elements 105mm Focal f/2.8 Astrograph (W9317A) Svbony
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SVBONY SV535 7 Elements 105mm Focal f/2.8 Astrograph (W9317A)

Svbony

SVBONY SV535 7 Elements 105mm Focal f/2.8 Astrograph Technical Specifications Model SV535 Objective Type 7-Elements in 5 Group...

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William Optics Ultra-Cat 76 LIMITED 30th Anniversary Edition + UniGuide 32mm

William Optics

William Optics Ultra-Cat 76 – Limited 30th Anniversary Edition with UniGuide 32mm   LIMITED EDITION   A Milestone Worth Celebrating The Cat series ...

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Askar 60F Flat-Field Refractor (60F) Askar
Askar 60F Flat-Field Refractor (60F) Askar
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Askar 60F Flat-Field Refractor (60F)

Askar

Askar 60F Flat-Field Refractor (60F) Self-flattened quadruplet Astrograph which can be used for visual observing and astrophotography.  The Askar 6...

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William Optics WIFD Ultra-Cat 76 f/4.8 APO (T-C-76)

William Optics

William Optics WIFD Ultra-Cat 76 f/4.8 APO  The William Optics Ultra-Cat 76 is a powerful astrograph designed for capturing stunning deep-space ima...

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Askar SQA70 f/4.8 Quintuplet APO (SQA70) Askar
Askar SQA70 f/4.8 Quintuplet APO (SQA70) Askar
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Askar SQA70 f/4.8 Quintuplet APO (SQA70)

Askar

Askar SQA70  f/4.8 Quintuplet APO Super Quintuplet Astrograph.  High-quality quintuplet air-spaced ED glass Petzval Astrograph. EXCELLENT STAR PER...

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Askar 160APO 160mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (160APO) Askar
Askar 160APO 160mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (160APO) Askar
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Askar 160APO 160mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (160APO)

Askar

Askar 160APO 160mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope Askar 160APO The Askar 160APO has a 30% larger effective ape...

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William Optics WIFD Ultra-Cat 108 f/4.8 APO (T-C-108)

William Optics

William Optics WIFD Ultra-Cat 108 f/4.8 APO  The William Optics UltraCat108 is a cutting-edge 108mm apochromatic refractor designed for astrophotog...

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Askar SQA106 f/4.8 Quintuplet APO (SQA106)

Askar

Askar SQA106 f/4.8 Quintuplet APO Super fine 106mm aperture quintuplet air-spaced SD glass Petzval Astrograph Excellent Star Performance  Qu...

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William Optics Pleiades 68 APO F/3.8 WIFD (T-P-68BU) - Astronomy Plus
William Optics Pleiades 68 APO F/3.8 WIFD (T-P-68BU) - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics Pleiades 68 APO F/3.8 WIFD (T-P-68BU)

William Optics

William Optics Pleiades 68 APO F/3.8 WIFD Pleiades 68, 7-element imaging APO, F/3.8 WIFD. Comes with soft carry bag, dovetail, handle bar, M48 and ...

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William Optics Pleiades 111 APO F/4.8 WIFD (T-P-111BU) - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics Pleiades 111 APO F/4.8 WIFD (T-P-111BU)

William Optics

William Optics Pleiades 111 APO F/4.8 WIFD Pleiades 111, 7-element imaging APO, F/4.8 WIDF. Comes with soft carry bag, dovetail, handle bar, M48 an...

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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

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 (TSK06310)

Takahashi

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

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 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

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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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

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 130PHQ F/7.7 Quadruplet Astrograph (130PHQ) - Astronomy Plus
Askar 130PHQ F/7.7 Quadruplet Astrograph (130PHQ) - Astronomy Plus
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Askar 130PHQ F/7.7 Quadruplet Astrograph (130PHQ)

Askar

Askar 130PHQ Astrograph 130PHQ is a long-focal-ratio, flatfield astrograph newly launched after 107PHQ. Instead of buying extra flatteners, calcula...

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William Optics Fluorostar 120 f/6.5 Triplet Refractor (A-F120) - Astronomy Plus
William Optics Fluorostar 120 f/6.5 Triplet Refractor (A-F120) - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics Fluorostar 120 f/6.5 Triplet Refractor (A-F120)

William Optics

William Optics Fluorostar 120 A precision-crafted apochromatic refractor designed to meet the exacting demands of modern astrophotographers. Wit...

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Tele Vue TV-76 White (WXO-3065) - Astronomy Plus
Tele Vue TV-76 White (WXO-3065) - Astronomy Plus
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Tele Vue TV-76 White (WXO-3065)

Tele Vue

Tele Vue TV-76 White 76mm, f/6.3, APO (Doublet) Refractor. From astronomical, to spotting, to birding, the Tele Vue-76 combines compact size with t...

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Tele Vue TV-60 (TVO-2460) - Astronomy Plus
Tele Vue TV-60 (TVO-2460) - Astronomy Plus
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Tele Vue TV-60 (TVO-2460)

Tele Vue

Tele Vue TV-60 60mm, f/6, APO (Doublet) Refractor. This high performance, super-compact APO doublet, is a super-finder, day/night scope with great ...

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Takahashi FSQ-85EDX Baby Q Quad APO f/5.3 & 1.01X Flattener (TQE08541) - Astronomy Plus
Takahashi FSQ-85EDX Baby Q Quad APO f/5.3 & 1.01X Flattener (TQE08541) - Astronomy Plus
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Takahashi FSQ-85EDX Baby Q Quad APO f/5.3 & 1.01X Flattener (TQE08541)

Takahashi

Takahashi FSQ-85EDX Baby Q Quad APO f/5.3 The FSQ series of telescopes were designed with the astro-imager in mind.  Featuring a four-element lens ...

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Sky-Watcher Esprit 80mm ED Triplet APO (S11400) - Astronomy Plus
Sky-Watcher Esprit 80mm ED Triplet APO (S11400) - Astronomy Plus
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Sky-Watcher Esprit 80mm ED Triplet APO (S11400)

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher Esprit 80mm ED Triplet APO Designed with the discerning astrophotographer in mind, Sky-Watcher’s top-of-the-line Esprit refractors d...

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Takahashi FCT-114D Fluorite Apochromatic Refractor

Takahashi

Takahashi FCT-114D Fluorite Apochromatic Refractor 114mm • f/7 • Premium 3-Element Optical System Experience exceptional optical performance with t...

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Sky-Watcher EspritEDX 150mm Super Apo Triplet (S11455)

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher EspritEDX 150mm Super Apo Triplet Sky-Watcher's new improved top-of-the-line ESPRIT EDX 3-Element ED apochromatic refractors are premiu...

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Sky-Watcher EspritEDX 120mm Super Apo Triplet (S11445)

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher EspritEDX 120mm Super Apo Triplet Sky-Watcher new improved top-of-the-line ESPRIT EDX 3-Element ED apochromatic refractors are premium ...

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Sky-Watcher EspritEDX 100mm Super Apo Triplet (S11435)

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher Esprit EDX 100mm Super Apo Triplet Sky-Watcher's new top-of-the-line ESPRIT EDX 3-Element ED apochromatic refractors are premium instru...

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Sky-Watcher EspritEDX 70mm Super Apo Triplet (S11425)

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher Esprit EDX 70mm Super Apo Triplet Sky-Watcher's new top-of-the-line ESPRIT EDX 3-Element ED apochromatic refractors are premium instrum...

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50mm f3.8 guide scope for astrophotography, mounted on black dovetail bar
Askar 50P F3.8 compact astrograph telescope with black and silver finish, labeled 'NEW'
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Sharpstar Askar 50P Astronomical Telescope 50mm f/3.8 Quadruplet Petzval Astrograph for Wide-Field Astrophotography

Askar

Askar 50P Telescope The Askar 50P 50 mm f/3.8 Quadruplet Petzval Astrograph is a compact, high‑speed wide‑field imaging telescope perfect for moder...

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