The Airy Disk 140mm Apochromat represents a top-tier telescope designed to meet the needs of both astrophotographers and visual stargazers who demand superior image quality from a larger sized instrument. Its substantial optics excel at light collection, making it the perfect choice for small observatories or amateur astronomers who have a dedicated setup.
If you're open to embracing larger equipment, this telescope can deliver breathtaking astrophotography results in lower light-polluted environments and its exceptional resolution also positions it as an expert for close double stars. It’s high contrast deep-sky observations also work well with the 140 f/6.5.
Furthermore, the triplet lens stands out for its remarkable sharpness, utilizing Hoya's high-quality FCD100 ED glass from Japan, renowned for its minimal color distortion. This feature ensures crisp planetary observations and stunning astrophotography.
SKU
Glass used
Aperture
Focal ratio
Focal length
Coating
Resolving Power
Limit mag.
Color
Tube Material
Dovetail style
Focuser
Available FF
Reduce to
Backfocus
CAA
For sensor
Eyepiece Clamp
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OTA+PARTS
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OTA DIA
Dustcover
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Alu Suitcase
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140APO
HOYA FCD100, CDGM
140mm
f/6.5
910mm
full wideband multi coating
0.83"
12.5mag
White
Aluminum alloy
Losmandy
4" dual-speed 1:10 rack-and-pinion
0.92x FF
837mm f/6
adjustable
optional
APS-C
2" with 1.25" Adapter
1000mm
850mm
10.72kg
8.96kg
145cm
SCREW
0.89kg
1.77kg
incl
106x42x48
24.41kg