{"product_id":"tec-apo180fl-triplet-apo-f-7-apo180fl","title":"TEC APO180FL Triplet APO f\/7 (APO180FL)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTEC APO180FL Triplet APO f\/7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAPO180FL F\/7 – Highly popular and TEC’s largest portable telescope. It fits in any car and could be lifted and installed on the mount by one person. Same excellent color correction as in APO160FL.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur largest portable refractor, the APO180FL F\/7 allows the observer to delve deep into the beauty of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe APO180FL 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\u003eThe objective is housed in an aluminum cell, providing for excellent thermoregulation properties while remaining lightweight and strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\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\u003eEach APO180FL 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\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe APO180FL 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\u003eThe 2” locking metal collet is insensitive to temperature fluctuations and holds loads with high precision and concentricity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also comes equipped with a Focuser wheel for easy mount installation and direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable for purchase as a Binocular Telescope. This requires the purchase of 2 APO180FL F\/7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAble to accommodate a wide variety of eyepieces and mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn classic refractor fashion, the TEC APO180FL 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Accessories;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12” Dovetail Plate and Carry Handle facilitate easy transportation and fit seamlessly with most mounts. The larger size fits effortlessly with our larger models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision adjustable Tube Rings.\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\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\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; 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