Tecnosky Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 triplet ED OTA (57328)

The Tecnosky ED Triplet 80/480mm F/6 V2 is a compact and lightweight apochromatic refractor telescope designed for both visual observation and astrophotography. It features a high-quality triplet lens system with an Ohara FPL-51 synthetic fluorite element, which ensures sharp, color-corrected images. With a fast focal ratio of f/6 and a weight of only 3.5 kg, this telescope is ideal for amateur astronomers who travel to dark-sky locations. The robust CNC aluminum tube and internal light baffles provide high contrast and dark backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for deep-sky imaging.

Key Features

• 2.5" rotatable rack-and-pinion focuser with dual-speed 1:10 fine adjustment

• Includes tube rings and a Vixen-style dovetail for easy mounting

• Retractable dew shield for added convenience

• Universal mounting bracket for adaptation to camera tripods or telescope mounts

• Adapter from 2" to 1.25" included

Specifications

Optics

• Type: Refractor (Apochromat)

• Lens Design: Triplet, air-spaced with central lens in FPL-51 (Ohara synthetic fluorite)

• Aperture: 80 mm

• Focal Length: 480 mm

• Aperture Ratio: f/6

• Resolving Capacity: 1.44 arcseconds

• Limiting Magnitude: 11.3

• Light Gathering Capacity: 130 times the human eye

• Maximum Useful Magnification: 160x

• Tube Material: Aluminum (CNC construction)

• Tube Weight: 3.5 kg

• Tube Length: 355 mm

• Stray Light Baffles: Yes

• Tube Construction: Full tube

• Dew Cap Diameter: 130 mm

• All optical surfaces are fully multi-coated (FMC)

Focuser

• Connection to Eyepiece: 2"

• Camera-Side Thread: M63x1

• Type: Gear rack

• Free Aperture: 64 mm

• Gear Reduction: 1:10 fine focusing

Mount

• Mounting Type: None (OTA only)

• GoTo Control: No

Included Accessories

• Eyepiece Adapter: 2" / 1.25"

• Prism Rail: Vixen-Style

• Tube Clamps: Yes

• Dew Shield: Yes

• Transport Case: Not included

• Deviating Optics: Not included

• Finder Scope: Not included

Area of Application

• Astrophotography: Yes

• Recommended for Beginners: No

• Recommended for Advanced Users: Yes

• Suitable for Observatories: No

This telescope is particularly well-suited for advanced users seeking a portable and high-performance instrument for astrophotography and visual astronomy.