ZWO FF130 Apo 130mm f/7.7 Petzval Refractor Telescope
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- Quadruplet air-spaced APO design. No need to calculate back focus
- Small and round stars with a central RMS radius of 2um
- Various adapters: M86/M68/M54//M48
- Dual speed (1:10) focuser. Supports both fine and coarse adjustment
- Self-flattening design. No need for a separate field flattener
- Includes hard case
The ZWO FF130 APO is a refractive astrograph with a powerful flatfield optical design which saves you from the expensive cost of a field flattener. It eliminates the trouble of calculating the back focus dstance of the flattener and any possible accessories you need. As long as the target is focused, the whole optical system is perfect for imaging. This makes the whole setting up process much more convenient, and saves your time, allowing you to pay more attention to the image shooting itself.
Compared to the FF107 APO, the FF130 APO has a larger size. The aperture is 23mm larger. The focal length at f/7.7 is also longer, which will yield higher details and slightly higher magnifications but with a field of view suitable for all deep sky objects. The longer focal length will be especially effective on planetary and larger deep sky opjects which, when combined with the larger 130mm aperture, will provide stunning detail in a reasonable time.
The quadruplet lens with two ED glasses offers excellent control of chromatic and other aberrations. With its self-flattening design, FF130 APO offers strong advantages in astronomical shooting. It supports a medium frame 60mm image circle, has a fine spot diagram with tiny distortion of the peripheral stars, and its central RMS radius is less than 2 microns.
The OTA weighs 10.5kg and the full package with tube rings and other accessories weighs 12.5kg. The 3.4" rigid focuser comes with a new type of 360 degree rotator with scales and a finder base. M86, M68, M54, and M48 camera adapters are also attached, and the M48 adapter has a 2" thread for installing filters. When used with the 3" 0.7x flat field reducer, the telescope can reach a focal ratio of f/5.4 and a focal length of 700mm, effectively reducing exposure time. The multifunctional handle comes with a central slot for attaching an M6 screw with an M6 screw hole. Standard Losmandy dovetail plate, together with sturdy double tube ring, is perfectly suited for viewing and shooting.
Quadruplet air-spaced APO
FF130 APO is a quadruplet with two ED glasses which offers excellent control of chromatic and other aberrations.
60mm image circle
FF130 APO supports medium-format cameras, such as ASI461, which gives you a larger field of view. The stars are small and round with a central RMS radius of 2um.
Self-flattening design
No need for a separate field flattener, the FF130 APO eliminates the trouble of calculating the back focus distance of the flattener and connecting varius accessories to achieve that distance. You can just connect any possible1 accessories you need. As long as the target is focused, the whole optical system is perfect for imaging.
Specifications:
- Observing mode: 148.5mm
- Aperture size: 130mm
- Focal length: 1000mm
- Focal ratio: f/7.7
- Net weight: 10.5kg
- Gross weight: 12.5kg
- Image circle: 60mm
- Objective lens: Quadruplet air-spaced APO (including two ED glass)
- Dew shield OD: 169mm / 6.65"
- Imaging mode:
- 116mm (from the base of M48x0.75 male thread)
- 136mm (from the base of M54x0.75 male thread)
- 156mm (from the base of M68x1 male thread)
- 186mm (from the base of M86x1 male thread)
- Rear-end thread type:
- M86x1-M68x1
- M68x1-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M48x0.75
- (M48x0.75 filter thread inside)
- Total length:
- 842.5mm (including 1.25" eyepiece holder as dew shield contracted)
- 1011.5mm (including the 4-piece adapter as dew shield contracted)
- 889.5mm (including 1.25" eyepiece holder as dew shield fully stretched)
- 1061.5mm (including the 4-piece adapter as dew shield fully stretched)
- Rear end of the 4-piece photographic adapters: M48x0.75
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| Telescope Focal Length | 901 - 1000mm |
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- FF130 APO
- Losmandy dovetail plate
- A set of 4-piece photographic adapters
- Manual
- Hard case (not pictured)
- Quadruplet air-spaced APO design. No need to calculate back focus
- Small and round stars with a central RMS radius of 2um
- Various adapters: M86/M68/M54//M48
- Dual speed (1:10) focuser. Supports both fine and coarse adjustment
- Self-flattening design. No need for a separate field flattener
- Includes hard case
The ZWO FF130 APO is a refractive astrograph with a powerful flatfield optical design which saves you from the expensive cost of a field flattener. It eliminates the trouble of calculating the back focus dstance of the flattener and any possible accessories you need. As long as the target is focused, the whole optical system is perfect for imaging. This makes the whole setting up process much more convenient, and saves your time, allowing you to pay more attention to the image shooting itself.
Compared to the FF107 APO, the FF130 APO has a larger size. The aperture is 23mm larger. The focal length at f/7.7 is also longer, which will yield higher details and slightly higher magnifications but with a field of view suitable for all deep sky objects. The longer focal length will be especially effective on planetary and larger deep sky opjects which, when combined with the larger 130mm aperture, will provide stunning detail in a reasonable time.
The quadruplet lens with two ED glasses offers excellent control of chromatic and other aberrations. With its self-flattening design, FF130 APO offers strong advantages in astronomical shooting. It supports a medium frame 60mm image circle, has a fine spot diagram with tiny distortion of the peripheral stars, and its central RMS radius is less than 2 microns.
The OTA weighs 10.5kg and the full package with tube rings and other accessories weighs 12.5kg. The 3.4" rigid focuser comes with a new type of 360 degree rotator with scales and a finder base. M86, M68, M54, and M48 camera adapters are also attached, and the M48 adapter has a 2" thread for installing filters. When used with the 3" 0.7x flat field reducer, the telescope can reach a focal ratio of f/5.4 and a focal length of 700mm, effectively reducing exposure time. The multifunctional handle comes with a central slot for attaching an M6 screw with an M6 screw hole. Standard Losmandy dovetail plate, together with sturdy double tube ring, is perfectly suited for viewing and shooting.
Quadruplet air-spaced APO
FF130 APO is a quadruplet with two ED glasses which offers excellent control of chromatic and other aberrations.
60mm image circle
FF130 APO supports medium-format cameras, such as ASI461, which gives you a larger field of view. The stars are small and round with a central RMS radius of 2um.
Self-flattening design
No need for a separate field flattener, the FF130 APO eliminates the trouble of calculating the back focus distance of the flattener and connecting varius accessories to achieve that distance. You can just connect any possible1 accessories you need. As long as the target is focused, the whole optical system is perfect for imaging.
Specifications:
- Observing mode: 148.5mm
- Aperture size: 130mm
- Focal length: 1000mm
- Focal ratio: f/7.7
- Net weight: 10.5kg
- Gross weight: 12.5kg
- Image circle: 60mm
- Objective lens: Quadruplet air-spaced APO (including two ED glass)
- Dew shield OD: 169mm / 6.65"
- Imaging mode:
- 116mm (from the base of M48x0.75 male thread)
- 136mm (from the base of M54x0.75 male thread)
- 156mm (from the base of M68x1 male thread)
- 186mm (from the base of M86x1 male thread)
- Rear-end thread type:
- M86x1-M68x1
- M68x1-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M54x0.75
- M54x0.75-M48x0.75
- (M48x0.75 filter thread inside)
- Total length:
- 842.5mm (including 1.25" eyepiece holder as dew shield contracted)
- 1011.5mm (including the 4-piece adapter as dew shield contracted)
- 889.5mm (including 1.25" eyepiece holder as dew shield fully stretched)
- 1061.5mm (including the 4-piece adapter as dew shield fully stretched)
- Rear end of the 4-piece photographic adapters: M48x0.75
| Product Banner Type | new |
|---|---|
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Telescope Focal Length | 901 - 1000mm |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |
- FF130 APO
- Losmandy dovetail plate
- A set of 4-piece photographic adapters
- Manual
- Hard case (not pictured)
ZWO FF130 Apo 130mm f/7.7 Petzval Refractor Telescope # FF130-APO