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Tele Vue TV85 APO Refractor Telescope - Green

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SKU: TLV-GXO-3372
$2,167.00

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Tele Vue TV85 APO Refractor Telescope - Green

  • Televue TV85 APO Telescope produces stunning image sharpness and color with the combination of apochromatic doublet lens and special dispersion low chromatic glass.
  • Measuring 21.5" (546 mm) in length and weighing only 8 lb (3.6 kg) makes the Televue TV85 a terrific travel scope.
  • 600 mm focal length combined with 85 mm aperture produces an f/7 refractor capable of a limiting stellar magnitude of 12.1 with a superior 1.36 arcsec of resolution over a 4.4° field.
  • For lasting performance, each piece on the TV85 APO is precision machine crafted and the optical tube is finished with a rich evergreen.
  • For exceptional smoothness and focus sensitivity the TV85 APO is manufactured with a 10:1 dual speed focuser.
  • Televue TV85 APO Package features a screw-in dust cap and a custom soft carrying case.
  • Please Note: This telescope does not come with a diagonal or 2" to 1.25" adapter. If you want to use the TV85 visually, you will need to add a good quality 2" or 1.25" diagonal. Suggestions are listed in recommended accessories below. Thanks.

The Tele Vue TV85 APO provides stunning 4.4 degree rich-field because of the combination of apochromatic doublet lens and special low dispersion glass. This combination enhances observation and makes objects dazzle right before your eyes.

Producing natural stellar and planetary color rendition is made possible due to the fully multi-coated 2-element objective with stunning apochromatic performance. Eliminating internal reflections and providing high transmission is made possible with the multicoated all air-to-glass surfaces on the TV85. Also suppressing reflections and helping deliver high-contrast images are the textured, flat-black surfaces in the tube. The Tele Vue TV85 delivers at incredibly low powers as well as when pushing the envelope for theoretical magnification limits of 225X; in either case, the TV85 will take your breath away.

Not only is the Tele Vue TV85 superb for celestial observation but also during daylight hours when observing wildlife or terrestrial objects. With its small size and light weight, the use of a lighter-duty tripod makes the TV85 APO easy to carry and use on the go. The included padded shoulder bag protects your scope and six eyepieces when in transit or stored away.

When making a serious scope investment, the Tele Vue TV85 APO is a superb choice if you are looking for top performance and a scope that features lasting qualities. Not only is the TV85 a work of art but it is also mechanically designed with brilliance. Designed with a brass, non-marring clamp ring, the 2" rack and pinion focuser holds your accessories securely in place without marring the barrel of your prized optics as well as the 1.25" adapter. The focuser on the TV85 glides cleanly and smoothly with just enough tension to keep from making corrections too quickly- yet loose enough to keep from feeling "stiff" in cold weather.

Specifications:

  • Type: APO (Doublet) Refractor (Elements/Groups: 2/1)
  • Focal Length: 600 mm
  • Objective: 85 mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/7
  • Drawtube/Focuser: 2", Focusmate dual-speed rack/pinion
  • Weight: 8 lb
  • Length: 19"
  • Length w/ optional diagonal: 21.9"
  • Maximum Recommended Power: 225X
  • Maximum Visual Field: 4.4° (with 2-inch 55 mm Plossl)