TS Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 76/418 (73830)

This compact apochromatic refractor is designed for portability, making it ideal for both home use and travel. Whether you are observing from a mountaintop or a desert, you can always rely on this telescope to deliver excellent images. Its small size means you can take it anywhere with clear skies, making high-quality astrophotography more accessible and mobile.

Main Features

• 76mm triplet ED Apo with three lenses for sharp, color-accurate images and high contrast

• Retractable dew cap for easy transport and storage

• 3-inch focuser with 1:10 fine adjustment for precise focusing, even with larger or heavier cameras

• 360-degree camera rotation for optimal image orientation

• Vixen-type finder shoe for easy mounting of any finderscope

Why These Optics Show More Detail

This apochromat offers pure-color and high-contrast views, both visually and in astrophotography. The advanced optical design uses premium ED glass to deliver crystal-clear images. Compared to most mirror-based systems, these optics reveal more detail, especially when observing planets. All lens surfaces are multi-coated to minimize reflections, ensuring bright and memorable observations and photos.

2-Inch Connector

The focuser features a standard 2-inch connection, with an adapter for 1.25-inch accessories. This allows you to use a wide range of eyepieces and adapters.

CNC-Machined Tube for Optimal Performance

The tube is constructed from CNC-machined metal and features an advanced anti-reflective baffle system. The interior is lined with a velvet-like black fabric to maximize contrast.

Extendable and Lockable Dew Cap

The dew cap can be extended during use and retracted for transport, providing flexibility and protection.

Multi-Functional Carrying Handle

The carrying handle is designed for more than just transport. It features a slotted hole and a 1/4-inch photo thread, allowing you to attach a ball head and mount a second camera in parallel. There is also a finder shoe next to the handle for attaching finder scopes, mini telescopes, or red-dot finders.

TS Optics is a brand of Teleskop-Service.

Specifications

Optics:
Type: Refractor
Design: Apochromat
Aperture: 76 mm
Focal Length: 418 mm
Aperture Ratio: f/5.5
Resolving Power: 1.82
Limiting Magnitude: 11.2
Light Gathering Power: 120
Maximum Useful Magnification: 152x
Tube Construction: Full tube
Coating: Multi-coated
Lens Design: Triplet
Fully Corrected Field: 44 mm
Dew Cap Diameter: 100 mm
Carrying Length: 333 mm
Tube Diameter: 90 mm

Focuser:
Type: Rack and pinion
Eyepiece Connection: 2-inch
Rotating: Yes
Gear Reduction: 1:10 fine focus
Adjustment Range: 58 mm
Ring Clamp: Yes
Free Aperture: 76 mm

Mount:
Type: OTA (Optical Tube Assembly)
GoTo Control: No
Mount Included: No

Included Accessories:
Eyepiece Adapter: 1.25-inch and 2-inch
Tube Clamps: Yes
Finder Base: Vixen/Skywatcher Level
Prism Rail: Vixen-Style
Corrector: Not included
Transport Case: Not included
Test Protocol: Not included

General Information:
Series: EDPH
Total Weight: 3.5 kg

Recommended Uses:
Nature Observation: No
Moon & Planets: Yes
Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes
Astrophotography: Yes
Sun: No

Recommended For:
Beginners: No
Advanced Users: Yes
Observatories: Yes