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Astronomy > Telescopes > TS Optics > Photoline > TS Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Triplet Photoline OTA
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Product no.: 51021

Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Triplet Photoline OTA

RRP: $ 1,160.00 Our price:
$ 750.00 incl. VAT plus shipping costs
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Product description

A perfect travel apochromat for observation and astrophotography

This high-quality Photoline Triplet APO, featuring the Ohara (Japan) FPL53 element, is one of the best 80mm APOs on the market. Even at high magnifications, the image displays no annoying colour errors whilst retaining exceptional correction. The high-speed aperture ratio of f/6 not only keeps the refracting telescope very short and compact, but it also provides short exposure times for astrophotography.

The advantages at a glance:

  • Rigidly mounted focuser with Rack&Pinion adjustment. The drawtube can be removed for storage.
  • Oversized drawtube with 60mm clear aperture for full illumination, even when using a full-frame camera.
  • 1:10 micro-reduction for ultra-precise focus
  • High-quality CNC lens tube with inner panels and exceptional inner blackening: no annoying scattered light!
  • M68x1 internal thread creates sturdy adaptation opportunities for astrophotography (back focus: 170mm)
  • The dew cap can be pushed in, making the transportation length only 43 centimetres!
  • Modern and multi-coated 3-element lens with FPL53 as an APO element
  • High-quality CNC clamps and level GP prism rails with photo tripod connection

TS Optics is a brand of Teleskop-Service.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.

Specifications

Optics

Type
Refractor
Type of build
Apochromat
Aperture (mm)
80
Focal length (mm)
480
Aperture ratio (f/)
6
Resolving capacity
1,44
Limit value (mag)
11,3
Light gathering capacity
130
Max. useful magnification
160
Tube material
Aluminium
Tube weight (kg)
3,14
Tube length (mm)
375
tube diameter (mm)
89
Stray light baffles in the OTA
yes
Tube construction
Full tube
lens design
Triplet

Focuser

Adjustment range (mm)
75
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2
Connecting threaded socket (camera-side)
M68
Type of build
Gear rack
Free aperture (mm)
64
Load capacity (kg)
5
Backfocus (mm)
135
Gear reduction
1:10 fine focusing
Connecting thread (telescope side)
M86

Mount

Mounting type
no mount
GoTo control
no
Type of build
OTA

Included accessories

Eyepiece adaptor
2" / 1.25"
Prism rail
Vixen-Style
Tube clamps
yes
Dew Shield
yes
Transport cases
no
Deviating optics
no
Finder scope
without

General

Series
Photoline

Area of application

Astrophotography
yes

Recommended for

Beginners
no
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no
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Product safety

Manufacturer: Teleskop-Service Ransburg GmbH, Von-Myra-Straße 8, 85599 Parsdorf, DE, www.teleskop-express.de
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TS Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Triplet Photoline OTA
TS Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Triplet Photoline OTA
TS Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Triplet Photoline OTA
TS Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Triplet Photoline OTA
TS Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Triplet Photoline OTA

Customer reviews

After 4 years of using

Review by L. H. on 14.11.2025 09:59:47

( 5 / 5 )

I bought this telescope on this website about four years ago, and I have to say it delivers excellent performance in both sharpness and color. Of course, a field flattener is necessary. The telescope is very well built, with top-notch focusing, and even after four years of regular use I haven’t found a single flaw. For this price, I don’t think you can find a better telescope. If you’d like to see images taken with this telescope, feel free to check out my Instagram. #lukastrofoto

Slight optical aberration

Review by S. G. on 05.09.2025 16:20:51

( 4 / 5 )

I just got this telescope, and it is my first ever telescope for astrophotography.
So take this review with a grain of salt. I found this telescope to be very good and very sharp when taking photo's.
The focusser feels amazing and can be held in place with a small screw.
The colours are also amazing when taking photo's. However the stars are not perfectly round around the edged of the photo.
So there is a slight aberration in the lens.

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