Teagan, our in-house astrophotographer, put the Apertura 60EDR and Apertura 72EDR Refractor Kits through in-depth testing. We wanted to really dive in and see what these telescopes are capable of. To say the results were stunning would be an understatement. We were blown away by what he was able to capture with these refractors.

Check out the product descriptions, imagery, and full experiences for each telescope below!

Apertura 60EDR with Full Frame Field Flattener

The Apertura 60EDR 60 mm refracting telescope from Apertura utilizes optics made with Ohara FPL-53 glass to provide observers and astrophotographers with amazing contrast, excellent color correction, and crisp images within its range. Not only is the 60EDR refractor portable and easy to use, it is extremely versatile.

Apertura 60EDR Refractor with Field Flattener Click to Enlarge Image

Image of NGC 7822 taken with the 60EDR Click to Enlarge Image

The Apertura 60EDR APO refractor can be used as a travel telescope, a guide scope, a super finder, or a spotting scope. Weighing in at just 3.25 lbs. This super compact telescope is a great tool to have, whether it is your main instrument for observation or a tool to guide you to the stars of your choice. Learn more about the Apertura 60EDR in our comprehensive article - "Apertura 60EDR Review: The Full Experience".

Apertura 72EDR with Full Frame Field Flattener

The Apertura 72EDR portable refractor is the 72 mm f/6 big brother to Apertura's super popular 60EDR, and this 72EDR package comes with an adjustable full frame flattener! The Apertura 72mm refractor telescope is designed for visual use as well as astrophotography with your DSLR camera or a dedicated imaging camera. It also makes a nice terrestrial telescope (spotting scope) or camera lens!

Apertura 72EDR Refractor with Field Flattener Click to Enlarge Image

Image of Pleiades Cluster taken with the 72EDR Click to Enlarge Image

The 72 mm doublet optics are made with Ohara FPL-53 glass for amazing clarity and color correction. The lens edges are blackened to help eliminate internal reflections that would otherwise reduce contrast. There are also internal light baffles within the OTA and 14 micro baffles in the focuser drawtube. These baffles enhance contrast even further! Learn more about the Apertura 72EDR in our comprehensive article - "Apertura 72EDR Review: The Full Experience".