APM Doublet ED Apo-Astrograph 152 f/5.9 - 42mm image circle, ED glass of FPL-51, 3.7" focuser with Riccardi M63 ReducerThe new APM 152-1200 Doublet is a mold breaker in the 6" Refractor category. We have painstakingly engineered an optical and tube solution to bring you APM quality at an unheard price. The new 152-1200ED features a Doublet lens cell using ED glass equivalent to FPL-51 complimented by a Lanthanum element to maximize performance. Our innovative combination of materials and design has resulted in optical performance far beyond the normal for a telescope of this price. As with all APM telescopes consistency is assured and each telescope goes through an interferometrical test at the 532nm (green) wavelength before shipping.
The special feature of the 152 mm ED APO:
- Very high quality processed and of convincingly good optical quality
- Colorless optics with FLP51 glass
- Precise 3.7 "focuser with 1:10 mirco reduction for heavy accessories
- With f/7.9 ideal for visual purposes
- With f/5.9 ideal for photographic
- CNC tube rings
- Carry handle
- Very good value for money
With a generous 1200mm focal length, the 152-1200 ED is an impressive all-rounder. From intricate double star observing to high contrast detailed planetary views, this new scope will introduce a whole new group of Astronomy enthusiasts to APM quality.
The new 152-1200ED is also supplied with extensive accessories. Inside the quality Aluminium transport case you will find not only a fantastic value telescope but also a newly designed 3,7" focuser, CNC tube rings incorporating a carrying handle, 330mm Losmandy style dovetail and finder bracket.
Traditional APM quality has been applied in all areas. The new 3,7" focuser is a Rack and Pinion type, with 1:10 focusing. It remains rigid under high loads making it suitable for imaging. The attention to detail extends to areas like the 2" and 1.25" eyepiece adapters. These use a new design of collar clamp, far superior to the common brass compression rings found on lesser designs. Also new is our 2" APM Fast Lock adapter now.
Included in the package is the Riccardi M63 Reducer.This changes the focal length by a factor of x0.75, resulting in a 900mm focal length and fast f/5.9 aperture.
With the new 152-1200ED we believe we have created an Apochromatic Refractor of incomparable performance and value in its category.
Delivery contains:- Optical Tube
- 1 Pair of Tuberings
- 3,7" Focuser with 1:10 Microfocusing
- 3" Losmandy-Style Dovetail
- 2"/1,25" del. adapter
- Shoe for Finderbracket
- Carrying Case
- Adapter M82 x 1 ID ( Backfokus 230 mm )
- Adapter M82 x 1 OD to M68 x 1 ID
- Adapter M68 x 1 OD to M63 x 1 ID
- Adapter M63 x 1 OD to 2" APM Fast Lock ( backfocus 180 mm )
The adaptation for the Reducer is included in the package:
- APM-Tilt-adj-M63
- APM-RIRED-M63-small
- Adapter : Okularauszug to Tilt-Adapter
- Adapter Riccardi Adapter M48 Gewinde
- Adapter M48 to T2 Gewinde
Products specifications
| Limit value | 12.7 mag |
| Max. useful visual power | 300 x |
| Eyepiece adapter | to 2" and 1.25" |
| Viewfinder | none supplied |
| Tube material | Aluminium |
| Backfokus | 180 mm |
| Focal length | 1200 mm |
| Aperture | 152 mm |
| Resolution | 0.76" |
| Coating | Broadband Mulitcoated |
| Color | black / white |
| Type of telescope | Doublet ED-Apochromat |
| Tube diameter | 156 mm |
| Dewcap diameter | 186 mm |
| Case | yes |
| Length during observing | 1220 mm |
| Transportation length | 1020 mm |
| Case weight | 26.4 lb |
| Connection to eyepiece | M68, 2" and 1.25" |
| Total weight | 55,66 |
| Lens | Doublet ED Apo with FPL51 Element |
| Focuser | 3.7" R&P Focuser, Rotation 360° |
| Tube weight | 25.6 lb incl. Tuberings and 3" Dovetail, 20.6 lb Tube only without Caps |
| Focal ratio | f/7.9 und f/5.9 with Riccardi M63 Reducer |
