Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor

Featuring a 72mm aperture and 430mm focal length, this appealing f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor design delivers superb color correction and sharpness for your resulting images.

This 72mm refractor from Apertura is suitable for use as both a visual instrument and as an astrophotography tool. It provides clear images of several night sky objects and comes with plenty of accessories to help augment your telescope system.

Blackened lens edges 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 to enhance contrast.

Dual-Speed Rack & Pinion Focuser

The Apertura 72EDR Refractor boasts a 2" Dual-Speed Rack & Pinion Focuser with the capacity for 10:1 micro focusing. Maintains focus while observing or imaging and is particularly advantageous when capturing wide field images.

Included Accessories

• 1.25" & 2" Compression Ring Accessory Holders: The 2" and 1.25" compression ring accessory holders are non-marring tools that will safely hold your diagonals and other accessories in place during observation and photography sessions.
• Vixen Dovetail Plate with Tube Rings: This Vixen Dovetail plate will attach to any dovetail saddle, mount, or tripod with a 1/2-20 thread screw. The tub rings keep a sturdy hold on your Apertura refractor as well.
• Retractable Lens Shade: This lens shade is self-storing and helps keep most of the unwanted light from neighbors and other buildings at bay.



This Product Comes with the Apertura Absolute Warranty!

• Two-Year Warranty against product defects.
• Three-Year Accident Replacement Program that begins after your initial 2 year warranty expires.
• Your Apertura Absolute Warranty is transferable.

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