{"product_id":"tec-apo140fl-triplet-apo-f-7-apo140fl","title":"TEC APO 140 FL Triplet APO f\/7 (APO140FL)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTEC APO140FL Triplet APO f\/7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAPO140FL F\/7– TEC’s most popular telescope. It fits everyone’s needs. This Telescope is light weight, portable, and is optimal for visual and CCD imaging. It is one of the best telescopes for its size on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #666666; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eOwing homage to one of TEC’s earliest designs, the APO140ED, the APO140FL F\/7debuted in 2017 and has quickly become TEC’s most popular model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px; color: #666666; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe APO140FL F\/7 features an oil-spaced apochromatic-triplet objective with a Fluorite (CaF2) middle element, resulting in color correction that is optimized for visual use and imaging. This oil-spaced triplet design in combination with multi-layer coatings on all surfaces of the objective ensure maximal light transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe objective is housed in an aluminum cell, providing for excellent thermoregulation properties while remaining lightweight and strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe optical assembly sits in a lightweight aluminum tube that utilizes anti-reflective coating and sharp-edged baffles throughout the interior and forget about collimation – after the scope leaves TEC, no adjustment is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eFurther, the crisp all white assembly projects the elegant, handcrafted quality that TEC is known for. Expect deep contrast and rich, natural color out of this compact and timeless design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eEach APO140FL F\/7 comes equipped with a Starlight Instruments FTF#3545 Feather Touch Focuser that was designed in collaboration with TEC. This is Starlight Instruments’ largest rotating focuser with coarse and fine focusing 9:1 Planetary Reduction Assembly.\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe APO140FL F\/7 can be fitted with to other focuser models by request. Please contact TEC to confirm whether the desired focuser will fit with the desired TEC model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe 2” locking metal collet is insensitive to temperature fluctuations and holds loads with high precision and concentricity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAble to accommodate a wide variety of eyepieces and mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #666666; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eIn classic refractor fashion, the TEC APO140FL F\/7 is a no compromise, no frills design that lets the wonders of nature speak for themselves.  Please know that \u003cstrong\u003eALL PRICES AND AVAILABILITY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE\u003c\/strong\u003e; the price initially quoted for a telescope purchase may not be reflected in the final invoice. Wait times may also be longer than initially quoted. Rest assured that we are working diligently to complete and ship every telescope on order.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Accessories;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision adjustable Tube Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9” Dovetail Plate and Carry Handle facilitate easy transportation and fit seamlessly with most mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Reducer Corrector converts the F\/7 Ratio to F\/6.2 with a 115mm back focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEC Transportation Case that eases transport between observation locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEC Compact Case for easy lifting and transportation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10×60 Baader Vario Finderscope with a TEC Finder Bracket and Base for Telescope mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7×50 Vixen Finderscope with a TEC Finder Bracket and Base for Telescope mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGutekunst Compact Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector (ADC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; width: 540px; height: 208px;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; height: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tecsmall\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px; height: 24px;\"\u003eClear aperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px; height: 24px;\"\u003e140mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; height: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tecsmall\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px; height: 24px;\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px; height: 24px;\"\u003e980mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; height: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tecsmall\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px; height: 24px;\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px; height: 24px;\"\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; height: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tecsmall\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px; height: 24px;\"\u003eResolution (Theoretical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px; height: 24px;\"\u003e0.8 arc sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px;\"\u003eDew Shield Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px;\"\u003e5.9″ \/ 176mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; height: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tecsmall\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px; height: 24px;\"\u003eTube Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px; height: 24px;\"\u003e5.9″ \/ 150mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; height: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tecsmall\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px; height: 24px;\"\u003eTube Length (Retracted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px; height: 24px;\"\u003e33″ \/ 840mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; height: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tecsmall\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px; height: 24px;\"\u003eTube Length (Dew Shield Extended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px; height: 24px;\"\u003e40″ \/ 1050mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px;\"\u003eLength Incl. Focuser Fully Extended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px;\"\u003e+3.5″ \/ 114mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px;\"\u003eLength in Working Position with the Focuser in Middle of Focusing Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px;\"\u003e43″ \/ 1090mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px;\"\u003eDist. From Focuser End to Focal Plane\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e(Back Focus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px;\"\u003e7.9″ \/ 200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px;\"\u003eCenter of Gravity from the Middle of the Focusing Knob 2.5 lbs \/ 1 kg load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px;\"\u003e14″ \/ 352mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px;\"\u003eCenter of Gravity from the Middle of the Focuser (Telescope Retracted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px;\"\u003e16″ \/ 406mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; height: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tecsmall\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px; height: 24px;\"\u003eTelescope weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 306.779px; height: 24px;\"\u003e18 lbs \/ 8.2kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; width: 232.279px;\"\u003eWeight Incl. 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