The APM Apo FPL 53 Refractor 106mm F/6.6, with its 106mm F/6.6 objective and state-of-the-art FPL 53 glass, delivers razor-sharp images of planets, stars and galaxies. The focal length of 700mm is very universal and, paired with APM’s 0.75x Riccardi reducer, offers a CCD-friendly focal length of approximately 525mm (f/4.95) can be achieved.
As APM’s Markus Ludes notes, “Ideal for photographic and visual purposes, the APM Apo FPL 53 Refractor 106mm F/6.6 is a first-class replacement for our well-known LZOS 105 F/6.2 Apo. This new 106mm system, with a focal length of 700mm (f/6.6), uses optics from the APM SuperED FPL 53 APO series which are very harmoniously matched in terms of visual and photographic application. For those who love planetary details, there is a choice of high-quality Barlow systems and solar observation is also a pleasure with the appropriate accessories. Here, too, the Apo shows its full class in terms of definition and contrast.”
The APM Apo FPL 53 weighs in a 5.3kg and is “ready to work” as it comes standard with an APM 2.5″ ZTA focuser (1:10 micro-reduced, 360° rotatable) as well as tube clamps with Vixen mounting rail and 2″ – 1.25″ connection adapter. M63 and M68 internal threads are also available.
The APM Apo FPL 53 Refractor 106mm F/6.6 specifications include:
– Type of telescope: Triplet Apo Refractor with Super ED Element
– Coating: Multicoated
– Lens: APM SuperED FPL 53 APO
– Tube material: Aluminum
– Dewcap diameter: 156 mm
– Focal length: 700 mm
– Focal ratio: f/6.6
– Transportation length: 540 mm
– Tube weight: 5.3kg
– Tube diameter: 116mm
– Aperture: 106mm
– Focuser: APM 2.5″ ZTA focuser with 1:10 reduction, 360° rotatable
– Connection to eyepiece: APM Fast Lock reduction adapter 2″ / 1¼”
– Length during observing: 630mm
– Backfocus: 225mm
– Total weight: 10.9 Kg with Case
– Case: yes
– Thread at focuser end: M68 ID and M63ID
– Mounting rail: Vixen
You can learn more about the APM Apo FPL here.
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