Reviews Apo Refractors

Sky-Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy

  • EXPERTLY MATCHED GLASS: The EvoStar series features a matched doublet objective including one synthetic fluorite element, providing excellent color correction for visual and photographic uses.
  • OUTSTANDING COLOR CORRECTION: Using the finest quality glass and proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), EvoStar refractors produce tack sharp images with accurate color and minimal aberrations.
  • EVOLVES WITH SKILL: No need to replace this telescope as your skill set evolves. Whether you’re a seasoned astrophotographer or a budding novice, EvoStar refractors are versatile enough to use as your primary optical tube as your skill-set improves.
  • 10:1 DUAL-SPEED FOCUSER: No matter the eyepiece or camera, finding focus is a breeze with this 10:1 dual-speed Crayford-style focuser.
  • EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The EvoStar 100 comes complete with a foam-lined aluminum hard case, 8x50 Right Angle Correct Image (RACI) Finderscope, 2” Dielectric Diagonal, 5mm and 25mm LET Eyepiece, 1.25” Adapter, Mounting Rings and a V-Style Dovetail.
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Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy S11100

  • EXPERTLY MATCHED GLASS: The EvoStar series features a matched doublet objective including one synthetic fluorite element, providing excellent color correction for visual and photographic uses.
  • OUTSTANDING COLOR CORRECTION: Using the finest quality glass and proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), EvoStar refractors produce tack sharp images with accurate color and minimal aberrations.
  • EVOLVES WITH SKILL: No need to replace this telescope as your skill set evolves. Whether you’re a seasoned astrophotographer or a budding novice, EvoStar refractors are versatile enough to use as your primary optical tube as your skill-set improves.
  • 10:1 DUAL-SPEED FOCUSER: No matter the eyepiece or camera, finding focus is a breeze with this 10:1 dual-speed Crayford-style focuser.
  • EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The EvoStar 80 comes complete with a foam-lined aluminum hard case, 8x50 Right Angle Correct Image (RACI) Finderscope, 2” Dielectric Diagonal, 5mm and 25mm LET Eyepiece, 1.25” Adapter, Mounting Rings and a V-Style Dovetail.
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Spectrum Telescope (ST575G) Glass Solar Filter Fits: Celestron FirstScope 102; Meade: 4500, DS-127, 4”APO, DS2114, Polaris DS 114;

  • Your O.D. Measurement: 5 3/8” (137mm) to 5 5/8” (143mm).
  • Meade: 4500, DS-127, 4”APO, DS 2000, DS2114, POLARIS DS 114.
  • Orion: AstroView 120 &120ST, SkyView Pro 120, StarBlast, StarMax 127, SkyView Pro 127, Apex 127.
  • Williams Optics: ZS110 APO, ZenithStar 110(with dew shield), FLT 110 APO, Megrez 110.
  • I have been building and developing safe solar filters for over 15 years..
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2022 Leaf Valiant Football Hobby Box

  • 4 Blaster Exclusive Pink Refractors per Box!.
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Orion 15188 Scope Cloak - Refractor Reflector and SCTs

  • Scope Cloak protects your telescope when it's idle, shielding it from the elements.
  • Between viewing sessions, Scope Cloak will keep your instrument clean and dry.
  • The Orion Scope Cloak is made from heavy-duty reflective, tear-resistant fabric with a waterproof lining.
  • Fits mounted reflector telescopes up to 6" in aperture, short refractors up to 120mm (4.7"), and Schmidt-Cassegrains up to 11".
  • Includes a handy carrying pouch for convenient storage when not in-use.
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Orion 1.25-Inch Variable Universal Camera Adapter

  • Adjustable length adapter lets you attach a T-ring equipped DSLR or SLR camera directly to your telescope.
  • Useful for either prime-focus or eyepiece-projection astrophotography with refractors or reflector telescopes.
  • Slides into 1.25" telescope focuser or 2" focuser with step-down adapter.
  • has T-threads for attachment of camera body.
  • Allows you to vary the magnification without changing the inserted eyepiece when performing eyepiece projection astrophotography.
  • Requires T-ring to fit your brand of camera (T-rings sold separately).
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Venus Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon RF

  • ...0mm f/2.8). The 100mm is one of the most common focal length for macro photography usage. All of the 100mm macro lenses in the market can only reproduce 1:1 magnification (life-size) image only. The extended 2x magnification means more details can be seen through the lens.
  • Apochromat APO Design (Invisible CA): The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 has an Apochromat (APO) design where the chromatic aberration (CA) at BOTH in-focus and out-of-focus areas (Longitudinal CA) is controlled to the minimal.
  • Outstanding Portrait Lens with Crystal Sharpness: Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO is not only an exceptionally macro lens. It can also focus to infinity and is a very decent telephoto portrait lens.
  • Similar Size as 1:1 Macro Lens: Despite the extended magnification range, the size of our Laowa 100mm is comparable to other macro lenses in the market.
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Venus Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon Z Mount Camera

  • Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is specifically designed for mirrorless cameras with full-frame sensors size. With its fascinating 2:1 magnification capability and focus to infinity, the lens can capture subjects in any size, making it very versatile for different applications including macro, commercial and portrait photography..
  • It is super compact and lightweight, the size of the lens is significantly smaller than other equivalents on the market. An apochromatic (APO) characteristic is equipped even in high magnification to provide outstanding image quality..
  • This ultra-macro lens can reproduce 2:1 magnification of life-size images, showing extensive details of the object in high resolution. With a 20.5cm minimum focusing distance, it is ideal for capturing tiny subjects and doing super close-up shots..
  • The lens is engineered with 3 extra-low dispersion glasses, suppressing longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration across in-focus & out-of-focus areas. Purple fringing and ghosting are controlled to the minimum throughout the aperture range. The APO characteristic reduce your post-editing time substantially es....
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Binocular Glass Solar Filter ST225GP fits Optical Devices 1 7/8” (48mm)  to  2 1/8” (54mm)

  • Your O.D. Measurement: 2 5/8” (67mm) to 2 7/8” (73mm).
  • Fits: Meade 60 (older models), Refractors, Finders, Cameras.
  • Get your solar viewing ready for the Total Solar Eclipse.
  • See sun spots, solar eclipses, Eclipse viewing.
  • I have been building and developing safe solar filters for over 20 years.Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 in the USA..
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Astromania 2\ 90-Degree 99% Enhanced Dielectric Diagonal Mirror - Provide a Much Brighter Image Than with an Ordinary Star Diagonal

  • 2" Diagonal Mirror with 99% reflection, optics are made with Pyrex glass..
  • Multi-layered dielectric coatings that produce 99-percent reflectivity for brighter, sharper images..
  • Comes with dielectric coatings for the most light transmission possible..
  • Suitable for refractors, Schmidt-Cassegrains, ACF, EdgeHD and Maksutov-Cassegrains..
  • 2" - 1.25" reducing sleeve with brass compression ring, non-marring compression safety secures the eyepieces..
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Mould King 21006 Building Toys for Apollo 11 Lunar Lander Spacecraft Build and Display Model Collectible Building Set for Adults Space Science Building Kit for Kids Gifts 7018+Pcs

  • 【Build and Display】- The Apo 11 building model measures about 27.5 in.(70 cm) long, 15.7 in.(40 cm) wide and 17 in.(43 cm) high, and it made up of 7018+ pieces building bricks. With such huge size, detailed parts and highly restored appearance, it perfectly for fans of space exploration and building blocks to own as an exclusive collection.
  • 【Impressive Display】- To mark man's historic walk on the moon, this highly detailed collectible replica of the iconic Apo 11 Eagle Lunar Lander is a spectacular display model. With huge size and detailed appearance, it makes an impressive display for home or office.
  • 【Easy to Build】- The STEM model contains a full-color instruction manual showing easy understanding and following steps. For convenience, the building bricks are put into separate bags according to assembly order.
  • 【Durable and well designed】- All the building bricks are consistent, compatible, easy to connect and not easy to spread. Thanks to the fine manufacturing craft, these building bricks have smooth surface without rough edges, which is comfortable to touch and easy to put together..
  • 【Top Gift Choice】- With cool appearance and huge size, the Apo 11 lunar lander building toy is an ideal Christmas Birthday Gift for kids or friends w....
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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2 1 Ultra Macro APO Lens for Canon EF

  • FOCUS: Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro is the second 2:1 Macro lens from Laowa. 100mm is one of the most common focal lengths for macro photography....
  • APERTURE: Maximum aperture of f/2.8, The Canon version of the Laowa 100mm Macro lens is equipped with an aperture control motor and CPU chip.
  • TYPE: Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO is not only an exceptional macro lens. It can also focus to infinity and is a very decent telephoto....
  • MACRO: Despite the extended magnification range, the size of the Laowa 100mm is actually comparable to other macro lenses in the market.
  • CONSTRUCTION: APO design reduces chromatic aberration to a minimum / 12 element in 10 group construction / 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy....
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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO Lens for Nikon F

  • FOCUS: Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro is the second 2:1 Macro lens from Laowa. 100mm is one of the most common focal lengths for macro photography usage. All of the 100mm macro lenses in the market can reproduce 1:1 magnification (life-size) images only.
  • APERTURE: Maximum aperture of f/2.8, The Canon version of the Laowa 100mm Macro lens is equipped with an aperture control motor and CPU chip.
  • TYPE: Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO is not only an exceptional macro lens. It can also focus to infinity and is a very decent telephoto portrait lens.
  • MACRO: Despite the extended magnification range, the size of the Laowa 100mm is actually comparable to other macro lenses in the market.
  • CONSTRUCTION: APO design reduces chromatic aberration to a minimum / 12 element in 10 group construction / 9 blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy bokeh.
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