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Refractor Telescopes

Refracting telescopes are known for their ability to provide sharp, high-contrast, and accurate images, making them a popular choice for planetary observation and bright deep sky viewing. Their simple design, based on a lens system, ensures stable operation and minimal maintenance, while offering excellent optical quality right out of the box.

There are two main types of refractors: achromatic telescopes, which use a pair of lenses to partially correct chromatic aberration and offer excellent value for money, and apochromatic telescopes, which use low-dispersion lenses for complete color correction, particularly prized in astrophotography and demanding planetary observation.

Refractors are suitable for both beginners and experienced amateurs. Their focal length and ability to deliver stable images make them versatile instruments, suitable for visual observation and astrophotography. This category brings together models selected for their optical precision, mechanical robustness, and ease of use, to meet the needs of enthusiasts of all levels.

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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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Takahashi FCT-65D Triplet Refractor (TCK06510) Takahashi
Takahashi FCT-65D Triplet Refractor (TCK06510) Takahashi
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Takahashi FCT-65D Triplet Refractor (TCK06510)

Takahashi

Takahashi FCT-65D Triplet Refractor Takahashi FCT-65D, Fluorite Triplet refractor. 65mm Aperture, 400 mm focal length, f/6.2. 95mm body, shaped to ...

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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 Sold out
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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 185APO f/7 Astrograph (185APO) - Astronomy Plus
Askar 185APO f/7 Astrograph (185APO) - Astronomy Plus
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Askar 185APO 185mm f/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (185APO)

Askar

Askar 185APO 185mm f/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope The Askar 185APO is an OTA with a 185mm aperture,1295mm focal length, and f/7 native focal ratio...

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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

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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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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Askar 80PHQ F/7.5 Quadruplet Astrograph (80PHQ) - Astronomy Plus
Askar 80PHQ F/7.5 Quadruplet Astrograph (80PHQ) - Astronomy Plus
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Askar 80PHQ F/7.5 Quadruplet Astrograph (80PHQ)

Askar

Askar 80PHQ Astrograph Askar introduces the brand-new 80PHQ refractive astrograph. And it’s the second long-focal-ratio astrograph from the PHQ- f...

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Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope (22403) - Astronomy Plus
Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope (22403) - Astronomy Plus
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Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope (22403)

Celestron

Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope The Inspire 100 is a short refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go....

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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 Mighty-Cat 71 · 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (T-MC-71RD-30A)

William Optics

William Optics Mighty-Cat 71 · 30th Anniversary Limited Edition The William Optics Mighty Cat 71 · 30 Years Anniversary Limited Edition is a ground...

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ZWO FF131 APO apochromatic telescope for astrophotography with red mounting rings
ZWO FF131 APO apochromatic telescope for astrophotography with red accents and mounting rings
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ZWO FF131 APO Flat-Field Apochromatic Refractor (FF131-APO)

ZWO

ZWO FF131 APO Flat-Field Apochromatic Refractor The ZWO FF131 APO Refractor achieves focus within a back focus range of 42–73 mm. This distance i...

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Celestron Travel Scope 80 Portable Telescope with Smartphone Adapter (22030) - Astronomy Plus
Celestron Travel Scope 80 Portable Telescope with Smartphone Adapter (22030) - Astronomy Plus
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Celestron Travel Scope 80 Portable Telescope with Smartphone Adapter (22030)

Celestron

Celestron Travel Scope 80 Portable Telescope with Smartphone Adapter  The Travel Scope 80 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and ...

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Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope (21035) - Astronomy Plus
Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope (21035) - Astronomy Plus
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Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope (21035)

Celestron

Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope The Travel Scope 70 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the ...

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Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope (21074) - Astronomy Plus
Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope (21074) - Astronomy Plus
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Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope (21074)

Celestron

Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope Looking for a portable and easy to assemble telescope for celestial viewing? Then the AstroMaster LT Series...

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Celestron Moon Mission Travel Scope 70mm (22008)

Celestron

Celestron Moon Mission Travel Scope 70mm Blast off and explore the universe with this captivating Moon mission-themed telescope! 70mm refractor te...

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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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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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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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Askar 80ED F7 ED Doublet Refractor (D80ED)

Askar

Askar 80ED F7 ED Doublet Refractor Telescope The  Askar 80ED is a telescope with an aperture of 80mm, a focal length of 560mm, and a focal ratio of...

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