The FL55ss is a high-performance, top-of-the-range fluorite apochromat that produces razor-sharp images of the night sky. Thanks to its compact dimensions and lightweight design, it is the perfect travel companion for demanding astronomers.
- High-performance, top-of-the-range fluorite apochromat
- Compact, lightweight and transportable
- Very high quality standards, fluorite optics
- Suitable for full-frame photography
- Razor-sharp star images across the entire field of view
- Perfect for air travel and excursions
- High-quality workmanship, made in Japan
- Dimensions: 80 x 282 mm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
Thanks to its small size and lightweight design, this high-quality fluorite refractor is ideal for excursions and air travel.
It displays razor sharp and bright stars across the entire field of view of the full-frame image sensor (95% illumination with 44 mm image circle).
The FL55SSS turns into a fast F/4.3 astrograph with the optional flattener and focal reducer. It allows you to use extremely short exposure times and a provides a large field of view for large nebulae or comets.
Despite the small aperture, the FL55SS features a high-resolution HR eyepiece that produces stunningly clear images of the moon and the bright planets.
When used for astrophotography, it delivers razor-sharp images of stars that are guaranteed to impress.
FEATURES
- Objective lenses: 55 mm fluorite
- Focal length: 300 mm F5.5
- Resolution and limiting magnitude: 2.11, 10.5
- Light-gathering power: 62x
- Dimensions and weight: 80 x 282 mm; 1.5 kg
- Adapter and connections: 31.7 mm receptacle, 60 mm thread
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 55 mm optical tube with fluorite APO
- Dovetail adapter
- Extension Tube 60 mm
- Dew cap
- Dust covers
Colour: | white |
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Colour of coating: | green |
Dust protection caps: | Dust protection caps for front lens and eyepiece holder |
Focus Group [Telescopes]: | Advanced Amateurs, Specialists and Research, Visual enthusiasts |
Material: | Aluminium |
Mount Type [Telescopes]: | Optics without Mount |
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS: | Fluorite apochromat |
Optical design: | Apochomatic Refractor |
Product Family [Telescopes]: | Refractor telescope |
Transportability: | very good |
Type of coating: | Fully multi-coated |
Type of tripod thread: | 60 mm |
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