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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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Askar SQA60 Pro Super Short Tube Astrograph telescope with mounting rail, new astronomy gear for astrophotography
Askar SQA60 Pro Super Shortfield Astrograph telescope with mounting rail, new astrophotography gear
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Askar SQA60 pro SD Petzval Sextuplet Refractor (SQA60P)

Askar

Askar SQA60 pro SD Petzval Sextuplet The Askar SQA60 Pro is a SQA60 refractor telescope designed for premium astrophotography. This sextuplet P...

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Askar 131F APO Flat-Field ED Quadruplet (131F)

Askar

Askar 131F APO Flat-Field ED Quadruplet Self-flattened quadruplet Astrograph which can be used for visual observing and astrophotography.  The As...

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Askar 111F APO Flat-Field ED Quadruplet (111F)

Askar

Askar 111F APO Flat-Field ED Quadruplet Self-flattened quadruplet astrograph which can be used for visual observing and astrophotography.  The As...

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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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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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Askar SQA130 f/4.8 Quintuplet APO (SQA130)

Askar

Askar SQA130 f/4.8 Quintuplet APO Technical Specifications  Parameter Value Aperture size 130 mm Focal length 624 mm Focal...

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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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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 Spacecat 51 WIFD (L-RC51SGIII) - Astronomy Plus
William Optics Spacecat 51 WIFD (L-RC51SGIII) - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics Spacecat 51 WIFD (L-RC51SGIII)

William Optics

William Optics Spacecat 51 WIFD  Experience the Elegance of the Universe with the William Optics Spacecat 51 WIFD Telescope Unlock the secrets of t...

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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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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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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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ZWO FF70 APO refractor telescope with red mounting bracket for astrophotography
ZWO FF70 APO telescope for astrophotography with red mounting bracket
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ZWO FF70 APO Flat-Field Apochromatic Refractor (FF70-APO)

ZWO

ZWO FF70 APO Flat-Field Apochromatic Refractor The ZWO FF70 APO Refractor is a lightweight and compact refractor telescope designed for visual obs...

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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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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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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 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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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

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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Starfield GÉAR Series 90mm EDT F/6 (G90) - Astronomy Plus
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Starfield GÉAR Series 90mm EDT F/6 (G90)

Starfield

Starfield GÉAR SERIES 90MM EDT F/6 The Starfield EDT90 f/6 Triplet APO with FPL53 will take your wide field imaging game to new levels.  Using ED G...

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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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Tele Vue NP127is (NPI-5054) - Astronomy Plus
Tele Vue NP127is (NPI-5054) - Astronomy Plus
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Tele Vue NP127is (NPI-5054)

Tele Vue

Tele Vue NP127is The Tele Vue NP127is refines the original NP127 with the addition of a more robust, larger focuser now standard with 10:1 reductio...

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Tele Vue NP101is (NPI-4057) - Astronomy Plus
Tele Vue NP101is (NPI-4057) - Astronomy Plus
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Tele Vue NP101is (NPI-4057)

Tele Vue

Tele Vue NP101is Tele Vue’s “is” designation denotes instruments capable of accepting Imaging System photographic accessories. Tele Vue has desi...

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