ToupTek Apochromatic refractor HOPE D60 60/280 f/4.66 (87316)

ToupTek Apochromatic Refractor HOPE D60 60/280 f/4.66 (87316)

The ToupTek HOPE D60 is designed as a high-performance telescope for astrophotography. Unlike large reflector telescopes, this compact planar apochromatic refractor combines portability with a professional five-element optical system. The advanced lens design significantly reduces chromatic aberration and delivers diffraction-limited image quality.

With a fast focal ratio of f/4.66 and an integrated field flattener, the HOPE D60 functions as a true astrograph. It produces wide, flat images without requiring additional corrective accessories. The dual-speed focuser and multiple threaded connections allow straightforward setup for less experienced users while offering the precision and flexibility needed by advanced astrophotographers to capture galaxies, nebulae, and rich star fields.

This telescope blends user-friendly handling with professional optical performance, making it suitable for long-term growth in astrophotography.

Optical Features

• 5-element planar apochromatic (PAPO) lens system

• Combination of SD glass and lanthanum glass for near-zero chromatic aberration

• Native flat-field correction for full-frame sensors

• No noticeable vignetting or distortion

• Sharp, round stars across the image field

• Fast f/4.66 focal ratio for efficient light gathering

• Fully multi-coated (FMC) optics

• Internal stray light baffles

Technical Specifications

• Optical design: Refractor, apochromat

• Aperture: 60 mm

• Focal length: 280 mm

• Focal ratio: f/4.66

• Resolving power: 1.93 arcseconds

• Light gathering capacity: 73x

• Lens design: Quintuplet

• Fully corrected field suitable for wide-field deep-sky imaging

Tube and Construction

• Tube material: Aluminium

• Tube weight: 3.5 kg

• Tube length: 255 mm

• Tube diameter: 93 mm

• Carrying length: 255 mm

• Dew shield diameter: 93 mm

• Full tube construction

• Compact and robust optical tube assembly

Focuser and Mechanics

• Rack and pinion focuser

• 1:10 fine focusing reduction

• Adjustment range: 30 mm

• Free aperture: 40 mm

• Rotatable focuser

• Camera-side connection: M48 thread

• Backfocus: 58 mm from M48 thread

• Load capacity: 5 kg

• Not motorized, but compatible with various electronic focusers

Mounting and Accessories

• OTA (optical tube assembly) configuration

• Arca-Swiss and Vixen-style prism rail

• 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch tripod threads

• Tube clamps included

• Carrying handle included

• Finder base compatible with Vixen/Skywatcher standard

• Dew shield included

• Carry case included

• No extension tubes

• No eyepiece adapter

Application

• Ideal for astrophotography: Yes

• Recommended for nebulae and galaxies: Yes

• Suitable for lunar and solar photography only with an appropriate solar filter

• Not recommended for planetary observation

• Not intended for nature observation

• Best suited for advanced users

• Not specifically designed for permanent observatory installation