TS-Optics CF-APO 155 mm f/8 Deluxe Telescope

TS-Optics CF-APO 155 mm f/8 Deluxe Telescope: detailed overview

TS-Optics CF-APO 155 mm f/8 Deluxe Telescope is refractors use a closed, alignment-stable optical tube and are valued for high contrast. ED and apochromatic models further reduce chromatic aberration, making them attractive for both visual observing and imaging. Key product data include Aperture: 155 mm; Focal length: 1240 mm; Focal ratio: f/8. The important point is not a single specification on its own, but the way optics, mechanics and intended use work together.

Short focal lengths suit wide star fields and extended deep-sky targets, while longer focal lengths support detailed lunar and planetary observing. For imaging, focuser, sensor size and any flattener or reducer should be planned as one system. This makes it easier to choose the product for a real observing or imaging task rather than simply chasing the highest specification.

Who is it for?

• Visual observers who value contrast
• Refractor astrophotography
• Portable setups with minimal collimation work

Technical features from the product data

• Aperture: 155 mm
• Focal length: 1240 mm
• Focal ratio: f/8
• Objective: Triplet Objektiv mit Luftspalt
• Sondergläser: FPL55 und Lanthanglas
• Fassung: Justierbare Fassung - verstärkt
• Coating: Multicoating auf jeder Glas-Luft-Fläche
• Working distance: 140 mm ab der 2" Steckhülse des Auszuges
• Verbindungsstück Auszug-Tubus: Länge 100 mm - abnehmbar - damit wird der Arbeitsabstand auf 240 mm verlängert.
• Anschlüsse Okularseite: 1,25", 2", M63x1 Innengewinde, M92x1 Innengewinde

Practical use, selection and system planning

For astrophotography, plan the complete adapter train including corrector and sensor spacing in advance. Heavy cameras benefit from rigid threaded connections. When building the complete setup, also consider existing connections, weight, working distances and equipment you already own. A clean mechanical system is easier to use and simpler to expand later.

Our recommendation

Choose accessories and upgrades for the actual application rather than theoretical maximum values. A well-matched system is usually more capable and more pleasant to use than a combination where components only just fit together.

Related products and alternatives

If you would like to compare alternatives or related equipment, these products are worth a look: TS-Optics Photoline 80 mm f/6 FPL53 Triplet APO  ·  TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet APO  ·  SKYWATCHER F/7 SUPER APO TRIPLET REFRAKTOR TELESKOP