TS Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 70/420 ED V2 OTA (62741)

The TS Optics Apochromatic Refractor AP 70/420 ED V2 OTA is a lightweight and compact telescope, making it perfect for travel and mobile astronomy. Weighing only about 2 kg and measuring just 30 cm with the dew cap retracted, it is easy to transport and set up. The high-quality doublet ED objective delivers sharp, high-contrast images and supports magnifications up to 180x, allowing you to observe planetary details. The advanced 2" RAP rack and pinion focuser ensures stable support for heavy photographic accessories and provides precise focusing, making this telescope especially suitable for astrophotography.

You can easily attach your DSLR or astro camera for imaging, and the telescope is compatible with various field flatteners and reducers to optimize deep-sky photography. The flexible mounting options allow you to use the refractor on photo tripods or with dovetail bars for stable attachment to different mounts. This telescope is an excellent choice for advanced users seeking a portable, high-performance instrument for a wide range of astronomical applications.

TS Optics is a brand of Teleskop-Service.

Specifications

Optics

• Type: Refractor

• Optical design: Apochromat

• Aperture: 70 mm

• Focal length: 420 mm

• Aperture ratio: f/6

• Resolving capacity: 1.97 arcseconds

• Limiting magnitude: 11

• Light gathering capacity: 100

• Maximum useful magnification: 140x

• Tube weight: 2.2 kg

• Tube diameter: 85 mm

• Tube material: Aluminium

• Carrying length: 300 mm

• Coating: Multiple coatings

• Lens design: Doublet

Focuser

• Type: Gear rack

• Eyepiece connection: 2 inches

• Camera-side thread: M54

• Backfocus: 130 mm

• Ring clamp: Yes

• Fine focus gear reduction: 1:10

Mount

• Type: OTA (no mount included)

Included accessories

• Eyepiece adaptor: 2" / 1.25"

• Dew shield: Yes

• Prism rail: L-bracket

Area of application

• Astrophotography: Yes

• Moon and planets: Yes

• Nature observation: Yes

• Nebulae and galaxies: Yes

• Sun: No (only with appropriate sun filter)

Recommended for

• Beginners: No

• Advanced users: Yes

• Observatories: No