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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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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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Daystar Sol 60mm Dedicated Solar Telescope - (SOL60) Daystar
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Daystar Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope - (SOL80)

Daystar

Daystar Sol 80mm Dedicated Solar Telescope Simplicity meets performance in our all new no compromises 80mm Hydrogen Alpha solar telescope. This int...

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Daystar Sol 130mm Dedicated Solar Telescope - (SOL130) Daystar
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Daystar Sol 130mm Dedicated Solar Telescope - (SOL130)

Daystar

Daystar Sol 130mm Dedicated Solar Telescope Simplicity meets performance in our all new no compromises 130mm Hydrogen Alpha solar telescope. This i...

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Daystar Sol 60mm Dedicated Solar Telescope - (SOL60) Daystar
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Daystar Sol 60mm Dedicated Solar Telescope - (SOL60)

Daystar

Daystar Sol 60mm Dedicated Solar Telescope Simplicity meets performance in our all new no compromises 60mm Hydrogen Alpha solar telescope. This int...

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Daystar Sol 100mm Dedicated Solar Telescope - (SOL100) Daystar
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Daystar Sol 100mm Dedicated Solar Telescope - (SOL100)

Daystar

Daystar Sol 100mm Dedicated Solar Telescope  NOT JUST A QUARK IN A 100MM TELESCOPE!Daystar’s clean sheet design improves upon the great value and v...

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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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Spectrum Optics TourStar Pro 90 Refractor AZ Telescope (A6190601)

Spectrum Optics

Spectrum Optics TourStar Pro 90 Refractor AZ Telescope 90mm (3.54”) aperture 660mm focal length Refractor telescope with fully coated glass optic...

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Spectrum Optics ExploraPro 70 Refractor (A6170701)

Spectrum Optics

Spectrum Optics ExploraPro 70 Refractor   70mm (2.75”) aperture 700mm focal length Refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics No tool is r...

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Spectrum Optics TourStar 70 AZ Hex Refractor (A3170421)

Spectrum Optics

Spectrum Optics TourStar 70 AZ Hex Refractor 70mm (2.75’’) refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics magnification range of 20X – 120X In...

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Spectrum Optics TourStar 70mm AZ Refractor

Spectrum Optics

Spectrum Optics TourStar 70mm AZ Refractor 70mm (2.75″) refractor telescope with all glass element fully coated optics accessories includes: 4mm,...

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MirroSky SPi53 Smart Telescope (MS55030X)

Spectrum Optics

MirroSky SkyPilot SPi53 Smart Telescope The StarPilot 53ED is a compact yet powerful smart telescope designed for both amateur and experienced astr...

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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
$1,850.00 - $1,850.00
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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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$1,680.00 - $1,680.00
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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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$3,640.00 - $3,640.00
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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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$700.00 - $700.00
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Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope (DAR152065-02)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope   The Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet, is a classic air-spaced, crown-a...

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Explore Scientific AR127 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope (DAR127065-02)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific AR127 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope The Explore Scientific AR127 Air-Spaced Doublet is a classic air-spaced, crown-and-...

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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
$4,600.00 - $4,600.00
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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
$1,189.00 - $1,189.00
$1,189.00
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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
$699.00 - $699.00
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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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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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$896.00
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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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Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10110) - Astronomy Plus
Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10110) - Astronomy Plus
$3,220.00 - $3,220.00
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Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10110)

Takahashi

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-76DCU Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.5 (TFK07640) - Astronomy Plus
Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.5 (TFK07640) - Astronomy Plus
$1,820.00 - $1,820.00
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Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.5 (TFK07640)

Takahashi

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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$1,820.00 - $1,820.00
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Takahashi FOA-60 Ortho Apochromatic Refractor (TFA06010) - Astronomy Plus
Takahashi FOA-60 Ortho Apochromatic Refractor (TFA06010) - Astronomy Plus
$1,778.00 - $1,778.00
$1,778.00
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Takahashi FOA-60 Ortho Apochromatic Refractor (TFA06010)

Takahashi

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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iOptron iExplore 70AZ Refractor Telescope (6003) - Astronomy Plus
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$92.00
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$92.00

iOptron iExplore 70AZ Refractor Telescope (6003)

iOptron

iOptron iExplore 70AZ Refractor Telescope The iExplore  70AZ Telescope is a serious astronomical telescope at an affordable price.  With a 70 mm di...

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