TS Optics

The TS 4-element 62mm aperture refractor is a versatile spotting scope and telescope, a 520mm telephoto objective and a powerful guide scope for astrophotography.

• aperture 62 mm
• Focal length 520 mm -- Focal ratio f/8.4
• 4-element design for sharp imaging of moon, planets and deep-sky objects, but also daytime observing
• a versatile travel telescope for observing and photography due to a flat field of view
• sensitive Crayford focuser for precise focusing with locking screw
• 1.25" connector and T2 connector for screw adaptations
• sufficient working distance for use of 1.25" amiciprism, zenith prism and of course photo adapters
• finder shoe for direction finders, optical finders or mini guide scopes
• Carrying case with plenty of space for accessories
• Retractable dew cap - transport length only 310 millimeters
• High quality workmanship "Made in Taiwan"

The TS Photoline 1.0x full-frame flattener corrects the field of view of refractor telescopes and allows astrophotography with perfect edge sharpness

• Full illumination and correction of the image field up to 55 mm sensor diameter
• Factor 1.0x, the focal length remains unchanged.
• Suitable for all refractor telescopes with focusers from 2.5" upwards
• No reflections and ghost images due to high quality coating and anti-reflection thread
• Connections at the telescope side M68x1 male thread and M63x1 male thread (reducing adapter)
• Connections at the camera side M48x0.75 male thread with adaption for 2" filter
• Practical working distance of 55 mm from M48 thread (can be extended to 88 mm)
• Refractors require a working distance of at least 145 mm from the M68 or M63 female thread.

The corrector is optimized for the TS 96 mm f/6 APO and ED refractor telescopes and corrects the field of view for astrophotography up to full frame format.

• Shortening factor 0.92x
• Connection telescope side: M63x1 male thread and M70x1 male thread
• Connection camera side: M48x0.75 male thread
• Working distance: 55 mm from the connection thread
• ED design for good correction on axis and in the field
• The corrector is optimized for all refractors with 96 mm aperture and f/6, but it will also give good results with similar telescopes.

The Premium ED apo with 96 mm aperture and fast f/6 is a transportable telescope for astrophotography and observation

• Aperture 96 mm / focal length 575 mm / focal ratio f/6
• Good correction of color aberration by FDC1 special glass
• Lens manufactured in Japan - very good image quality
• Internal baffles for contrast enhancement
• 2.5" RAP focuser with gear reduction and improved focuser support via large ball bearings
  1.25", 2" and M63x1 female thread connection on the eyepiece side
• Retractable dew shield for transport - can be extended up to 100 mm
• Finder shoe included for adapting finders and small guide scopes.
• CNC tube rings and two Vixen / EQ5 style dovetail bars included.
• For astrophotography, we offer a 0.94x reducer and corrector which is made for this
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The 1.0x image field corrector is designed for refractor telescopes with 60mm aperture and 360mm focal length and flattens the image field for astrophotography.

• Designed for the TSMPT60 60mm f/6 ED refractor for optimal results.
• Can be used on all 60mm f/6 refractors
• Connection telescope side M54x0.75 male thread
• Connection camera side M48x0.75 male thread
• Working distance from camera thread to sensor is 55 mm - optimal for DSLR system and astro cameras

A versatile ED refractor telescope for observation and photography - usable as APO spotting scope, guiding scope and super finder scope.

• aperture 60 mm / focal length 360 mm / focal ratio f/6
• 2-element APO objective with Nissan Super ED glass as APO element
• Usable as angled finder with optional 1.25" star diagonal or Amici prisms with 1.25" helical focuser (non rotating)
• 360° rotation on the eyepiece and camera side
• Can be used as a straight view finder with 1.25" helical focuser - the extension is integrated and screwed into the tube
• 1.25" "non-rotating" helical focuser - screw-on - with locking screw
• With the optional TSMPT60-Flat 1.0x corrector, the ED refractor becomes a full 360 mm f/6 telephoto lens for photography and astrophotography with objective focusing
• Includes adjustable clamps and dovetail bar for finder holder with 1/4" female thread for photo tripods

The 80PHQ is a very transportable APO refractor for astrophotography with corrected field of view up to full frame format and for observing up to the highest magnification range.

• Aperture 80 mm / focal length 600 mm / focal ratio f/7.5
• 4-element Petzval system with color clean triplet objective and one corrector lens built into the tube
• Stable 3" RAP focuser with dual speed and 360° rotation
• Sufficient working distance for observation with 2" accessories
• Suitable photo adapters are included in delivery
• Illuminated image circle with very good correction up to full frame format
• CNC tube rings with Vixen style EQ5 dovetail bars and carrying handle
• Finder shoe for standard finder and mini guiding telescopes available
• High quality carrying case for optimal protection of the telescope
• Each Quadruplet Apo is inspected upon receipt, you will receive an optimally adjusted telescope for successful photography and observation from the very beginning.

The 107PHQ is a transportable APO refractor for astrophotography with corrected field of view up to full frame sensor and for observation up to the highest magnification range.

• Aperture 107 mm - focal length 740 mm - focal ratio f/7
• 4-element Petzval system with color-correct triplet objective and a corrector lens built into the optical tube
• Stable 3.4" RAP focuser with micro-reduction and 360° rotation - adjustment range 110 mm
• Sufficient working distance for observing with 2" accessories and for photography
• Besides 1.25" and 2" the apo offers M48, M54, M68 and M86 threads for screw adaptions
• 44 mm image circle with full illumination and correction allow the use of large sensors with high resolution
• CNC tube rings with Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bar and carrying handle
• Finder shoe for standard finder and mini guiding telescopes available
• High quality carrying case for optimal protection of the telescope
• Each Quadruplet Apo is inspected and its optics tested before shipping - you get an optimally adjusted telescope for successful photography and observation from the very beginning.

The ASKAR APO 60 mm f/5 Quintuplet Apochromat from Sharpstar is optimized for wide field astrophotography with high resolution cameras

• aperture 60 mm
• focal length 300 mm / focal ratio f/5
• 5-element quintuplet design with corrector in the tube
• ED glass in the lens for very good correction of chromatic aberration
• 44 mm image circle with full illumination and correction
• Working distance optimized for photography - e.g. with cameras with 55mm flange focal length
• Stable 2.5" RAP focuser with micro reduction and 360° rotation
• M54x0.75 , M48x0.75 and T2 adapter included for easy camera adaption
• Internal thread for 2" filter available
• Flexible GP/EQ5 level Dovetail bar with photo tripod connection and carrying handle with flexible oblong hole
• Viewfinder shoe for standard viewfinder bracket

With the FRA600 F/5.6 quintuplet astrograph, Askar has created a pure-color apochromat for astrophotography with large sensors.

• Aperture 108 mm / 4.3"
• Focal length 600 mm
• Focal ratio f/5.6
• 5-element design - the 2-element corrector is permanently installed in the tube
• 66 mm image circle with full illumination and correction
• 140 mm working distance for observation with 2" star diagonal
• Long transition adapter for photography to M48x0.75 with 2" filter thread included
• Rugged 4" RAP focuser with dual speed reduction and 360° rotation
• Losmandy style dovetail bar
• Flexible tube rings with carrying handle and lateral threads for individual adaptations
• Finder shoe for standard finder bracket
• Each FRA600 comes with an inspection checklist from the manufacturer and is also tested on our optical bench

The ASKAR APO 72 mm f/5.6 quintuplet apochromat from Sharpstar is optimized for astrophotography with high resolution cameras

• Aperture 72 mm
• Focal length 400 mm / focal ratio f/5.6
• 5-element quintuplet design with corrector in tube
• Two ED glasses in the objective for very good correction of the chromatic aberration
• 44 mm image circle with full illumination and correction
• 140 mm working distance for visual observation or focal length reduction
• Stable 3" dual-speed RAP focuser with 360° rotation
• 2" and 1.25" receptacles as well as M68x1 external thread for screw adaptations
• Long adapter from M68 to M48x0.75 camera connection is included in delivery (with 2" filterthrad)
• Flexible GP/EQ5 style dovetail bar with photo tripod connection and carrying handle with flexible slotted hole
• Finder shoe for standard finder holder
• Including inspection check list of the manufacturer

The 4" corrector and reducer is designed for the large 180mm f/7 Triplet APO and allows astrophotography with full frame cameras at the highest level.

• Improves the focal ratio from f/7 to f/5.6 and reduces the focal length of the apo to 1008 mm
• Full illumination and correction up to full frame
• Working distance is 55 mm from the M48 connection thread
• The corrector is screwed to the focuser of the apo