Tecnosky AP 60/360 ED FPL53 OTA

Description

Experience ultra-compact grab-and-go travel astrophotography and wide-field deep-sky imaging with the Tecnosky AP 60/360 ED FPL53 OTA apochromatic refractor optical tube assembly. Designed and manufactured in Taiwan, this fast f/6.0 telescope features a 60mm (2.36 in) aperture and a 360mm focal length, delivering 1.93 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 11.4 for mobile astrophotographers.

The Tecnosky AP 60/360 ED FPL53 OTA incorporates an air-spaced doublet objective featuring an Ohara FPL-53 Super ED element paired with Schott lanthanum glass and broadband fully multi-coated anti-reflection optics. Its 230mm retracted aluminum body features a retractable dew shield, 135mm of backfocus, and a 2-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with a 360-degree field rotator. Weighing just 1.50 kg (3.31 lbs), it delivers a 44mm full-frame image circle.

Key Features of Tecnosky AP 60/360 ED FPL53 OTA

Built for portable travel astrophotography, rich-field deep-sky scanning, and high-quality guide scope applications, this 60mm Tecnosky ED refractor pairs Ohara FPL-53 glass with a 2-inch rotatable focuser. Its integrated photo tripod foot and padded aluminum case deliver exceptional field mobility.

• 60mm (2.36 in) clear aperture with 360mm focal length and fast f/6.0 optical speed
• Air-spaced ED doublet objective featuring Ohara FPL-53 and Schott lanthanum glass
• Broadband fully multi-coated (FMC) optics with 0% central obstruction
• 2-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with 1:10 micro-drive and 360° field rotator
• Corrected 44mm full-frame image circle when paired with dedicated flatteners or reducers
• Generous 135mm back focus distance measured from the rear mechanical thread
• Integrated Vixen-style 44mm dovetail foot with standard 1/4-20 photo tripod threads
• Retractable dew shield, 2-inch to 1.25-inch adapter, and padded aluminum case included

Ohara FPL-53 & Schott Lanthanum Doublet Optics

The combination of Ohara FPL-53 Super ED glass and Schott lanthanum eliminates chromatic aberration, delivering pinpoint stars and sharp contrast across wide fields of view. Supported by an unobstructed light path, this ultra-portable Tecnosky refractor supports magnifications from 8.6x up to 120x.

2-Inch Rotatable Focuser & Integrated Photo Foot

Compact travel imaging requires lightweight mechanics that mount anywhere. The Tecnosky 60 ED features a 2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser with 1:10 micro-reduction and a 360-degree rotation collar for fast camera framing. Its integrated mounting foot fits Vixen-style astronomy saddles and standard photography tripods via 1/4-20 threads without needing extra mounting adapters.

• 2-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with 360-degree camera field rotator
• Integrated Vixen-style 44mm dovetail foot with built-in 1/4-20 photo tripod threads
• Padded aluminum storage case with custom foam lining for secure transport

Tecnosky ED Travel Series Warranty

The Tecnosky AP 60/360 ED FPL53 OTA is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 60/360 FPL-53 optical tube assembly, retractable dew shield, integrated Vixen/photo mounting foot, 2-inch to 1.25-inch adapter, and a custom fitted padded aluminum hard case.