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Apochromatic refracting telescopes

The apochromatic refracting telescope is a high-end instrument designed for enthusiasts and professionals seeking superior optical performance. By effectively correcting chromatic and spherical aberrations, it provides sharp, clear images with accurate colors, ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography.

This type of refracting telescope uses multiple glass lenses with different dispersion to reduce colorful halos around bright objects and improve sharpness across the entire field of view. APO refractors thus offer high contrast and color fidelity, allowing you to distinguish fine details in planets, nebulae, and stars.

Although they are more expensive than conventional achromatic refractors, their exceptional performance justifies the investment for serious astronomers. Whether you are a demanding observer or an experienced astrophotographer, an apochromatic refractor telescope is the preferred choice for capturing the sky with precision and quality. 

Explore our selection to find the model that suits your needs and reveal the best of the night sky.

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Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet APO Refractor Telescope (ES-ED10207-02)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet APO Refractor Telescope   The Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Tri...

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Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope (ES-ED0806-02)

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope   The ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is a true ...

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Airy Disk APO 152mm f/5 ED FCD1 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP152ED) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 152mm f/5 ED FCD1 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP152ED) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 152mm f/5 ED FCD1 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP152ED)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 152mm f/5 ED FCD1 Apochromatic Refractor + Case 152ED Doublet air double separation apochromatic refractor Technical Specifications ...

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Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP96ED) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP96ED) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP96ED)

Airy Disk

 Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 ED Apochromatic Refractor A compact apochromat for powerful images This APO with a 96mm aperture offers This APO with a 96m...

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Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP60ED) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP60ED) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Refractor (AP60ED)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 60mm f/5.5 ED Apochromatic Refractor Airy Disk 60mm ED f/5.5 Apochromatic Refractor Technical Specifications Glass used HOYA, CDG...

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Airy Disk APO 204mm f/7 Triplet ED FK61 Apochromatic Refractor APO + Case (AP204) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 204mm f/7 Triplet ED FK61 Apochromatic Refractor APO + Case (AP204) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 204mm f/7 Triplet ED FK61 Apochromatic Refractor APO + Case (AP204)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 204mm f/7 Triplet ED FK61 Apochromatic Refractor APO + Case 8" triplet APO Glass H-FK61 CDGM Diameter: 204mm Focal ratio: f / 7 Focal...

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Airy Disk APO 140mm f/6.5 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP140) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 140mm f/6.5 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP140) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 140mm f/6.5 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP140)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 140mm f/6.5 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor The perfect telescope for the small home observatory The Airy Disk 140mm Apochr...

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Airy Disk APO 106mm f/6.6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP106) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 106mm f/6.6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP106) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 106mm f/6.6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor + Case (AP106)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 106mm f/6.6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor  The 106mm Apochromat telescope is a dream come true for both astrophotograp...

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Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor APO (AP96) Airy Disk
Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor APO (AP96) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 Apochromatic Refractor APO (AP96)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk APO 96mm f/6 Triplet ED Apochromatic Refractor APO A compact 96mm apochromat for powerful images This APO telescope, boasting a 96mm aper...

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Airy Disk Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 85 f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 (AP85) Airy Disk
Airy Disk Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 85 f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 (AP85) Airy Disk
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Airy Disk Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 85 f/6 Triplet ED FCD-100 (AP85)

Airy Disk

Airy Disk Apochromatic refractor Pro APO AP 85 f/6 Triplet ED Portable 85mm Apochromat with ED lens made of Japanese glass  Enjoy crystal-clear obs...

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Askar 203APO 203mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (203APO) Askar
Askar 203APO 203mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (203APO) Askar
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Askar 203APO 203mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope (203APO)

Askar

Askar 203APO 203mm F/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope The Askar 203APO is an OTA with a 203mm aperture, a 1421mm focal length, and a native focal rat...

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William Optics Pleiades 181 APO F/5.5 WIFD (T-P-181RD)

William Optics

William Optics Pleiades 181 APO F/5.5 WIFD Elevate your stargazing and astrophotography experience with the newly launched Pleiades 181 by William ...

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Takahashi Starbase 80 f/10 Doublet Refracting Telescope (STK08000) - Astronomy Plus
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Takahashi Starbase 80 f/10 Doublet Refracting Telescope (STK08000)

Takahashi

Takahashi Starbase 80 f/10 Doublet Refracting Telescope The Takahashi Starbase 80 is the first entry-level beginner telescope from one of the mo...

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Takahashi TOA-150B Triplet APO f/7.3 (TOK15110) - Astronomy Plus
Takahashi TOA-150B Triplet APO f/7.3 (TOK15110) - Astronomy Plus
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Takahashi TOA-150B Triplet APO f/7.3 (TOK15110)

Takahashi

Takahashi TOA-150B Triplet APO f/7.3 The Triplet Ortho-Apochromat concept of the TOA refractors makes it possible to combine sharpness and extraord...

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Takahashi TOA-130NS Triplet APO f/7.7 (TOK13010) - Astronomy Plus
Takahashi TOA-130NS Triplet APO f/7.7 (TOK13010) - Astronomy Plus
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Takahashi TOA-130NS Triplet APO f/7.7 (TOK13010)

Takahashi

Takahashi TOA-130NS Triplet APO f/7.7 The Triplet Ortho-Apochromat concept of the TOA refractors makes it possible to combine sharpness and extraor...

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Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10110) - Astronomy Plus
Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10110) - Astronomy Plus
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Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4 (TFK10110)

Takahashi

Takahashi FC-100DF Fluorite Doublet APO f/7.4  The Takahashi FC-100DF apochromatic refractor is designed around a fluorite doublet at F/7.4. It is ...

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Starfield ED102 F/7 560mm FPL-53 APO Doublet (S102) - Astronomy Plus
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Starfield ED102 F/7 560mm FPL-53 APO Doublet (S102)

Starfield

Starfield ED102 F/7 560mm FPL-53 APO Doublet The Starfield ED102 APO doublet offers incredible performance in both imaging a visual astronomy. Usin...

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Starfield GĖAR Series 115mm F/7 Triplet APO Gen II (G115)

Starfield

Starfield GĖAR SERIES 115MM F/7 TRIPLET APO Gen II Our Flagship APO with a Refresh! New for 2025 an upgraded 3.7" focuser, Losmandy style dovetail ...

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Starfield GÉAR Series 80mm EDT F/6 (G80) - Astronomy Plus
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Starfield GÉAR Series 80mm EDT F/6 (G80)

Starfield

GÉAR SERIES 80MM EDT F/6 The Starfield ED80 f/6 Triplet APO will take your wide field imaging game to new levels.  Using FPL53 (Ohara, Japan) optic...

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Starfield GĖAR Series 60mm Petzvel APO (G60Q) - Astronomy Plus
Starfield GĖAR Series 60mm Petzvel APO (G60Q) - Astronomy Plus
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Starfield GĖAR Series 60mm Quad f/5 Astrograph (G60Q)

Starfield

Starfield GEAR60Q - 60MM QUAD PETZVAL ASTROGRAPH The Starfield 60mm quadruplet f/5 Petzvel APO will take your widefield imaging game to new levels....

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TEC APO250VT Triplet APO f/8.8 (APO250VT) - Astronomy Plus
TEC APO250VT Triplet APO f/8.8 (APO250VT) - Astronomy Plus
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TEC APO250VT Triplet APO f/8.8 (APO250VT)

TEC

TEC APO250VT Triplet APO f/8.8 TEC APO250VT F/8.8 – TEC’s most powerful telescope. It is considered an observation class instrument. Weighing in at...

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TEC APO200FL APO f/11 (APO200FL) - Astronomy Plus
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TEC APO200FL APO f/11 (APO200FL)

TEC

TEC APO200FL Triplet APO f/8 The newly released update to the classic APO200FL will feature key design changes to optimize color correction and wi...

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TEC APO180FL Triplet APO f/7 (APO180FL) - Astronomy Plus
TEC APO180FL Triplet APO f/7 (APO180FL) - Astronomy Plus
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TEC APO180FL Triplet APO f/7 (APO180FL)

TEC

TEC APO180FL Triplet APO f/7 APO180FL F/7 – Highly popular and TEC’s largest portable telescope. It fits in any car and could be lifted and install...

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TEC APO160FL Triplet APO f/7 (APO160FL) - Astronomy Plus
TEC APO160FL Triplet APO f/7 (APO160FL) - Astronomy Plus
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TEC APO160FL Triplet APO f/7 (APO160FL)

TEC

TEC APO160FL Triplet APO f/7 APO160FL F/7 – Slightly larger than the TEC APO140FL F/7, the APO160FL F/7 is slightly longer and heavier, and may req...

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TEC APO140FL Triplet APO f/7 (APO140FL) - Astronomy Plus
TEC APO140FL Triplet APO f/7 (APO140FL) - Astronomy Plus
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TEC APO 140 FL Triplet APO f/7 (APO140FL)

TEC

TEC APO140FL Triplet APO f/7 APO140FL F/7– TEC’s most popular telescope. It fits everyone’s needs. This Telescope is light weight, portable, and is...

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William Optics NEW Internal Focus Design Gran Turismo 81 WIFD (GT81-WIFD) William Optics
William Optics NEW Internal Focus Design Gran Turismo 81 WIFD (GT81-WIFD) William Optics
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William Optics NEW Internal Focus Design Gran Turismo 81 WIFD + Flattener + Guide Scope (GT81-WIFD-AP)

William Optics

William Optics GT81 Internal Focus Design WIFD Apochromatic Series THE NEW GAME CHANGER Introducing the WILLIAM OPTICS Internal Focus Design (W...

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Askar FMA230 F/4.6 Astrograph Lens (FMA230) - Astronomy Plus
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Askar FMA230 F/4.6 Astrograph Lens (FMA230)

Askar

Askar FMA230 F/4.6 Astrograph Lens Since the FMA135 and FMA180 have hit the market, we receive numerous positive feedback.It’s really an encouragem...

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William Optics ZenithStar 61II Doublet f/5.9 - Astronomy Plus
William Optics ZenithStar 61II Doublet f/5.9 - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics ZenithStar 61II Doublet f/5.9

William Optics

William Optics ZenithStar 61II Doublet APO f/5.9 Zenithstar 61 APO Photo Performance by Jerry Huang Technical Specifications Focal Length:...

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William Optics Gran Turismo 81 IV Triplet APO f/5.9 - Astronomy Plus
William Optics Gran Turismo 81 IV Triplet APO f/5.9 - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics Gran Turismo 81 IV Triplet APO f/5.9

William Optics

William Optics Gran Turismo 81 IV Triplet APO f/5.9 The William Optics Gran Turismo 81 IV Triplet APO f/5.9 has been designed to deliver excellent ...

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William Optics Gran Turismo 71 Triplet APO f/5.9 (A-F71GTII) - Astronomy Plus
William Optics Gran Turismo 71 Triplet APO f/5.9 (A-F71GTII) - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics Gran Turismo 71 Triplet APO f/5.9 (A-F71GTII)

William Optics

William Optics Gran Turismo 71 Triplet APO f/5.9       Technical Specifications Aperture 71mm Focal Length 419mm Focal Ratio f/5.9 Camera...

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William Optics Fluorostar 156 with 3.7" Rack & Pinion Focuser - Astronomy Plus
William Optics Fluorostar 156 with 3.7" Rack & Pinion Focuser - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics Fluorostar 156 with 3.7" Rack & Pinion Focuser

William Optics

William Optics Fluorostar 156 A premium apochromatic refractor designed for both avid stargazers and serious astrophotographers. This telescope fe...

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William Optics Fluorostar 132 with 3.7" Rack and Pinion Focuser - Astronomy Plus
William Optics Fluorostar 132 with 3.7" Rack and Pinion Focuser - Astronomy Plus
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William Optics Fluorostar 132 with 3.7" Rack and Pinion Focuser

William Optics

William Optics Fluorostar 132 Triplet APO f/7 with 3.7" Rack and Pinion Focuser Simply put: a joy to use. You will be blown away by the small deta...

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Tele Vue TV-85 White (WXO-3372) - Astronomy Plus
Tele Vue TV-85 White (WXO-3372) - Astronomy Plus
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Tele Vue TV-85 White (WXO-3372)

Tele Vue

Tele Vue TV-85 White 85mm, f/7, APO (Doublet) Refractor. With APO performance and airline portability, the Tele Vue-85 has been delighting astronom...

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Tele Vue TV-85 Green (GXO-3372) - Astronomy Plus
Tele Vue TV-85 Green (GXO-3372) - Astronomy Plus
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Tele Vue TV-85 Green (GXO-3372)

Tele Vue

Tele Vue TV-85 Green 85mm, f/7, APO (Doublet) Refractor. With APO performance and airline portability, the Tele Vue-85 has been delighting astronom...

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Tele Vue TV-76 Green (GXO-3065) - Astronomy Plus
Tele Vue TV-76 Green (GXO-3065) - Astronomy Plus
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Tele Vue TV-76 Green (GXO-3065)

Tele Vue

Tele Vue TV-76 Green 76mm, f/6.3, APO (Doublet) Refractor. From astronomical, to spotting, to birding, the Tele Vue-76 combines compact size with t...

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SharpStar Z4 APO Astrograph (Z4) - Astronomy Plus
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SharpStar Z4 APO Astrograph (Z4)

SharpStar

SharpStar Z4 APO Astrograph According to the users’ and market demands, Sharpstar has newly launched an integrated astrograph—Z4. It has an apert...

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