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Product no.: 84913

Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 96/575 Triplet ED FCD-100 LX85 GoTo

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Product description

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A compact apochromat for amazing images
This APO with a 96mm aperture offers astrophotographers and visual observers excellent optics and a high-quality mechanical system. Almost 4-inch aperture and good resolution makes it interesting for astrophotographers and visual observers alike. Thanks to its high-quality triplet lens system, this telescope is one of the best of its type. One reason for this is the Hoya FCD100 ED glass, manufactured in Japan, featuring exceptionally low dispersion. With it, you will discover the allure of the night sky!

The highlights at a glance:

  • Triplet APO objective with FCD100 ED lens: a high-quality apochromatic lens with a true-colour and high-contrast image
  • Internal baffles prevent reflections to ensure even better contrast both for observing and astrophotography
  • 2.5-inch hybrid focuser with 1:10 reduction: you can even attach heavy accessories weighing up to 10kg
  • Carrying handle and rail in one: practical for transporting and mounting other accessories such as a guide scope
  • They have thought of everything: this telescope comes with CNC tube clamps, GP level mounting rail, finderscope shoe and pull-out dew shield. A telescope for astrophotographers that's ready to go!

Designed for perfect astronomy photos
This apochromat features the best that technology has to offer, the image is nothing less than outstanding. Thanks to the ED Triplet Apo lens with air gap, it delivers a particularly high-contrast and true-colour image. At the heart of your astrophotography workhorse is FCD100 glass from Hoya in Japan, which is known for its high colour fidelity. Enjoy nebulae and planets at very high magnification: even then, the image remains clear and sharp.
A telescope for all astronomy enthusiasts who value high image quality.

More about FCD100:
Hoya has successfully optimised the mass production of FCD100, thanks to technological innovation. An optical glass with an extremely low dispersion, which is equivalent to fluorite. By combining it with high refractive index optical glass, it has been possible to achieve innovative and unrivalled chromatic aberration correction.

Large 2.5" focuser: precise and stable
This improved 2.5" hybrid focuser makes observation and photography even easier and more precise. The focuser is based on the Crayford design, but with an additional guide rail in the form of a toothed rack with angled grooves. This combination makes the focuser especially precise but still stable.
Simply connect whatever you want, from adapters to large eyepieces or heavy camera equipment: this apo can carry equipment weighing up to 10kg. Once the focus is set, it stays put even if the telescope moves.

M63 thread connection (internal): besides the classic 2" (with 1.25" reducing adapter) connection for eyepieces and cameras, this instrument also includes a 63mm thread, so you can easily and stably attach a flattener or reducer.

Scope of delivery:

  • Apochromat 96/575 triplet design with Hoya ED glass in adjustable lens mount
  • CNC tube clamps with 1/4-inch camera thread
  • Tube with extendable dew shield (outer diameter 145mm)
  • Finder scope adapter
  • 2-inch/1.25-inch reducer adapter

The LX85 mount has been designed with astrophotography in mind. With its powerful servomotors and Meade Smart Drive technology, it follows the sky's rotation and keeps the telescope accurately tracking the desired object for long exposure times - and without having to do a meridian flip!

  • The LX85 is particularly light and therefore ideal for portable use in the garden or an observing location under a particularly dark sky.
  • The AudioStar GoTo control firstcorrectly positions the telescope and then automatically tracks the object you wish to observe. This is also ideal for beginners!
  • The LX85 mount allows the connection of an autoguider for precision tracking control.

The LX85 mount follows the usual telescope standards, allowing it to be used with most commercial telescopes up to 15kg in weight. Meade offers the mount together with a wide range of great optics - inexpensive Newtonian telescopes, Maksutovs for lunar and planetary specialists, all-round ACF optics, and even high-quality apochromats for the discerning photographer!

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page "Telescope ABC" beginners handbook with every telescope.

Our expert comment:

An overview of high-quality Omegon telescopes for astrophotography can be found in the Buyer's Guide: new Omegon telescopes for astrophotography

Specifications

Optics


Type
Refractor
Type of build
Apochromat
Aperture (mm)
96
Focal length (mm)
575
Aperture ratio (f/)
6
Resolving capacity
1,2
Limit value (mag)
11,7
Light gathering capacity
190
Max. useful magnification
192
lens design
Triplet
Glass material
HOYA FCD-100
Tube weight (kg)
5
Tube length (mm)
500
Tube material
Aluminium
Coating
FMC
Stray light baffles in the OTA
yes
dew cap diameter (mm)
122

Focuser


Type of build
rack and pinion
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2
Connecting threaded socket (camera-side)
M63x1 (f)
Ring clamp
yes
Load capacity (kg)
10
Gear reduction
1:10 fine focusing

Mount


Type of build
LX85
Mounting type
Equatorial
Mounting saddle
Vixen-Style
Motors
Servomotors
Load capacity (kg)
15
Weight (kg)
4,9
GoTo control
yes
Cable-guide
external
Power supply
12
Power consumption (mA)
5000

GoTo control


Database
30.000
GPS
no
WIFI
no
GoTo Language
English
Software
AudioStar
Interfaces
Autoguider & AUX
PEC correction
Meade Smart Drive
Polar Alignment
Easy Polar Alignment

Tripod


Type
Tripod
Canibelle
yes
Tripod leg diameter (mm)
45
Accessory plate
yes
Max. tripod height (cm)
1105
Min. tripod height (cm)
800
Weight (kg)
5,6
Material
Aluminium

Included accessories


Corrector
without
Prism rail
Vixen-Style
Carrying handle
yes
Transport cases
no
finder base
Vixen/Skywatcher Level
Tube clamps
yes
Finder scope
8x50
Deviating optics
no
Eyepiece adaptor
1,25" & 2"
Counterweights (kg)
2 x 4,5
Polar finder scope <p>
no
cigarette lighter socket
no
Miscellaneous
power cable

General


Series
Pro APO
Total weight (kg)
24,5

Area of application


Astrophotography
yes
Moon & Planets
yes
Nature Observation
not recommended
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
no
Advanced
yes
Observatories
yes

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Omegon Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 96/575 Triplet ED FCD-100 LX85 GoTo
Attach any accessory, such as a guidescope, directly to the telescope.
Omegon Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 96/575 Triplet ED FCD-100 LX85 GoTo
For a true-colour image: the lens of the apochromat features Hoya's FCD100 ED glass.

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