Tecnosky AP LUX 60/360 ED OTA

Description

Packing down to just 230mm for airline carry-on transport, the Tecnosky AP LUX 60/360 ED OTA is an ultra lightweight travel astrophotography telescope optical tube assembly built for wide-field imaging on star trackers. Sized with a 60mm (2.36 in) aperture and a 360mm focal length at f/6.0, this compact refractor yields a 1.93 arcseconds resolving power and reaches magnitude 11.4, tracking wide-field star fields, open clusters, and extended emission targets.

The optical system features an air-spaced extra-low dispersion doublet objective treated with broadband fully multi-coated (FMC) anti-reflection layers and an unobstructed 0% central profile. Its aluminum chassis measures 230mm retracted and 285mm extended with an 80mm outer dew shield diameter, supplying 135mm of back focus from the rear visual back. Equipped with a 2-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser and a built-in 360-degree camera rotator, this 1.50 kg (3.31 lbs) refractor covers a 44mm full-frame circle when paired with dedicated correctors.

Travel Astrograph Highlights & Optical Form Factor

Built for mobile astrophotographers using portable tracking mounts, this 60mm doublet pairs Ohara FPL-53 glass with a rotatable 2-inch dual-speed focuser. Its lightweight 1.50 kg chassis, integrated Vixen-and-tripod foot, and padded aluminum flight case make it practical for expedition luggage.

• 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 lanthanum glass elements
• Broadband fully multi-coated (FMC) optical surfaces with 0% central obstruction
• 2-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser 1:10 with integrated 360-degree camera rotator
• Generous 135mm visual back focus distance (55mm from dedicated M48 flattener)
• Corrected 44mm full-frame image circle when paired with dedicated 1.0x flattener
• Integrated 44mm Vixen-style dovetail foot with 1/4-20 and 3/8 photo tripod bushings
• Step-down 2-inch to 1.25-inch adapter and padded aluminum flight case included

Doublet Dispersion Suppression via Lanthanum Glass

The combination of an Ohara FPL-53 Super ED element and a high-refraction lanthanum mating substrate controls chromatic dispersion across broad spectral bands. With an unobstructed 0% optical path, this compact travel refractor delivers high field contrast while supporting practical visual magnifications from 8.6x up to 120x.

Integrated Photo-Visual Rotator & Multi-Mount Foot

Focusing precision is delivered through a 2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser with a 1:10 micro-reduction knob and an integrated 360-degree camera rotator. The mounting foot incorporates both a standard 44mm Vixen dovetail profile and threaded 1/4-20 and 3/8 photo bushings, while the included aluminum flight case protects the assembly in transit.

• 2-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with 1:10 micro-reduction control
• Integrated 360-degree camera rotator for fast photographic orientation adjustments
• Dual-purpose mounting foot compatible with Vixen clamps and standard photo tripods

LUX Compact Series Factory Support & Transport Case

The Tecnosky AP LUX 60/360 ED OTA is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 60/360 LUX OTA, retractable dew shield, integrated Vixen/photo foot, 2-inch to 1.25-inch adapter, and a padded aluminum flight case.