Brand and Model: | Astro-Physics StarFire 130 f/8 EDT |
Price ($USD): | $4795.00 |
Type: | Apochromatic Refractor |
Attributes: |
Go-To PEC |
Aperture: | 130mm (5.1") |
f Ratio: | f/6 |
Focal Length: | 780mm |
Finder: | none |
Electric Power: | n/a |
Mount: | none |
Tripod: | none |
Weight (lbs): | 16 lbs. |
Dimensions (w/h/d): | |
Description: | At last - an easy to use amateur telescope that can produce exquisite astrophotos with almost no effort and show excellent planetary images as well.
-Short tube length and light weight for easy portability -Advanced optical design produces superb color correction -Fast optics for deep-sky observing and astrophotography -Field flattener available for 6x7cm photography
FEATURES OF THE OPTICS -Very high corrections of spherical and chromatic aberrations -Visual and photographic focus is identical, eliminating the need for light-absorbing filters -Clear, colorfree glass types result in brighter, more contrasty images -Stunning lunar/planetary and deep-sky views -Ideal for 35mm and medium-format deep-sky astrophotography -High-resolution optics are a good match for fine-grained Technical Pan emulsions.
FEATURES OF THE TUBE ASSEMBLY -Felt-lined dewcap slides over cell for storage -Fully baffled tube and focuser assures highest contrast -Giant 2.7" focuser allows coverage of 6 x 7cm formats -2" and 1.25" adapters with brass locking ring, 2.5" extension -Beautifully machined parts and expertly finished in hard polyurethane paint or black anodized -Aluminum lens cover to protect against dust -Sturdy foam-padded carrying case
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