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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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ZWO FF90 APO refractor telescope with red mounting rings for astrophotography
ZWO FF90 APO apochromatic refractor telescope for astrophotography with red mounting rings
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ZWO FF90 APO Flat-Field Apochromatic Refractor (FF90-APO)

ZWO

ZWO FF90 APO Flat-Field Apochromatic Refractor The ZWO FF90 APO Refractor is a lightweight, compact refractor telescope designed for visual observ...

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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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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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William Optics Cat 91 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition LIMITED QUANTITY (T-C-91-30)

William Optics

William Optics Cat 91 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition  LIMITED QUANTITY Step up your astrophotography game with the William Optics RedCat 91, an adva...

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Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 - USED (TFK10110-U)

Takahashi

Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 - USED  Bought less than a year old. In perfect condition, as new. Comes with :  Takahashi Micro Foc...

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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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NAKOH 60GT Astrograph Triplet APO (60GT) NAKOH
NAKOH 60GT Astrograph Triplet APO (60GT) NAKOH
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NAKOH 60GT Astrograph Triplet APO (60GT)

NAKOH

NAKOH 60GT Astrograph Triplet APO A compact astrograph defined by high quality and exquisite design.Its triplet lens design masterfully utilizes on...

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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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William Optics ZenithStar 61II Doublet f/5.9 - USED (A-Z61IIRD-U) William Optics
William Optics ZenithStar 61II Doublet f/5.9 - USED (A-Z61IIRD-U) William Optics
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William Optics ZenithStar 61II Doublet f/5.9 - USED (A-Z61IIRD-U)

William Optics

William Optics ZenithStar 61II Doublet f/5.9 - USED Excellent condition! A used flattener is available for this scope : See P-FLAT61A-U Zen...

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William Optics Gran Turismo 81 IV Triplet APO f/5.9 + Reducer - USED (F81GTIVRD-U) William Optics
William Optics Gran Turismo 81 IV Triplet APO f/5.9 + Reducer - USED (F81GTIVRD-U) William Optics
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William Optics Gran Turismo 81 IV Triplet APO f/5.9 + Reducer - USED (F81GTIVRD-U)

William Optics

William Optics Gran Turismo 81 IV Triplet APO f/5.9 - USED This telescope is in really good condition. Please note that no Dovetail is included. Co...

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Starfield GĖAR Series 70mm Quad f/5 Astrograph (G70Q) Starfield
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Starfield GĖAR Series 70mm Quad f/5 Astrograph (G70Q)

Starfield

Starfield GĖAR Series 70mm Quad f/5 Astrograph Get that Deep Space Widefield shot!  The Starfield Optics Gear70Q is crafted for astrophotographers ...

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Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Carbon Fiber Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope with 2.5" HEX Focuser (FCD100-127075-CF-01)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Carbon Fiber Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope with 2.5" HEX Focuser   Reveal celestial wonders like ...

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Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber (FCD100–10207-CF-01)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber The Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet T...

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Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Aluminum Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope (FCD100-127075-02)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Aluminum Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope   Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate be...

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Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Série Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope (FCD100-10207-02)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Série Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope   Révélez des merveilles célestes comme la beauté désolée du terrain l...

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Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope (FCD100-0806-02)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope   Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terra...

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Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber (TED15208CF-HEX33)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber   Observing with the ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet FCD1 Series Apochromatic Refrac...

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Explore Scientific ED127 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope (ES-ED127075-04)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED127 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope   The Original Classic Explore Scientific ED127 Air-Spaced Triplet...

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Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet APO Refractor Telescope (ES-ED10207-02)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet APO Refractor Telescope   The Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Tri...

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Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope (ES-ED0806-02)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope   The ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is a true ...

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Airy Disk APO 152mm f/5 ED FCD1 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP152ED) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 152mm f/5 ED FCD1 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP152ED) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 152mm f/5 ED FCD1 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP152ED)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 152mm f/5 ED FCD1 Apochromatic Refractor + Case 152ED Doublet air double separation apochromatic refractor Technical Specifications ...

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Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP96ED) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP96ED) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP96ED)

Airy Disk

 Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 ED Apochromatic Refractor A compact apochromat for powerful images This APO with a 96mm aperture offers This APO with a 96m...

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Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP60ED) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP60ED) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP60ED)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Refractor Airy Disk 60mm ED f/5.5 Apochromatic Refractor Technical Specifications Glass used HOYA, CDG...

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Airy Disk APO 204mm f/7 Triplet ED FK61 Apochromatic Refractor APO + Case (AP204) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 204mm f/7 Triplet ED FK61 Apochromatic Refractor APO + Case (AP204) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 204mm f/7 Triplet ED FK61 Apochromatic Refractor APO + Case (AP204)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 204mm f/7 Triplet ED FK61 Apochromatic Refractor APO + Case 8" triplet APO Glass H-FK61 CDGM Diameter: 204mm Focal ratio: f / 7 Focal...

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Airy Disk APO 140mm f/6.5 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP140) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 140mm f/6.5 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP140) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 140mm f/6.5 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP140)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 140mm f/6.5 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor The perfect telescope for the small home observatory The Airy Disk 140mm Apochr...

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Airy Disk APO 106mm f/6.6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP106) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 106mm f/6.6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP106) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 106mm f/6.6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP106)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 106mm f/6.6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor  The 106mm Apochromat telescope is a dream come true for both astrophotograp...

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Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor APO (AP96) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor APO (AP96) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor APO (AP96)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 Triplet ED Apochromatic Refractor APO A compact 96mm apochromat for powerful images This APO telescope, boasting a 96mm aper...

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Airy Disk Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 85 f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 (AP85) Airy Disk
Airy Disk Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 85 f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 (AP85) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 85 f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 (AP85)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 85 f/6 Triplet ED Portable 85mm Apochromat with ED lens made of Japanese glass  Enjoy crystal-clear obs...

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Askar 203APO 203mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (203APO) Askar
Askar 203APO 203mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (203APO) Askar
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Askar 203APO 203mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (203APO)

Askar

Askar 203APO 203mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope The Askar 203APO is an OTA with a 203mm aperture, a 1421mm focal length, and a native focal rat...

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William Optics Pleiades 181 APO F/5.5 WIFD (T-P-181RD)

William Optics

William Optics Pleiades 181 APO F/5.5 WIFD Elevate your stargazing and astrophotography experience with the newly launched Pleiades 181 by William ...

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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

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 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

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-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

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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