Omegon Pro APO 85/560 ED Triplet with iOptron CEM26 LiteRoc

Premium FPL-53 triplet optics combined with a compact, centre-balanced GoTo equatorial mount — a highly capable complete system for serious astrophotography.

The Omegon Pro APO 85/560 ED Triplet CEM26 LiteRoc combines a high-quality 85mm apochromatic refractor with the portable iOptron CEM26 equatorial mount. The result is a powerful yet transportable imaging system designed for astrophotographers who want excellent optical performance without committing to a large, heavy observatory-class setup.

With its 560mm focal length, premium triplet objective and precision dual-speed focuser, the telescope is particularly well suited to deep-sky imaging while remaining an excellent instrument for high-contrast visual observation of the Moon, planets and brighter deep-sky objects.

Premium FPL-53 Triplet Optics

At the heart of the telescope is an 85mm air-spaced triplet objective incorporating premium Japanese Ohara FPL-53 ED glass. The optical design is engineered to deliver excellent colour correction, high contrast and sharply defined stars.

For astrophotography, this translates into cleaner stellar images and excellent detail. For visual observing, the unobstructed refractor design provides crisp, high-contrast views particularly suited to lunar and planetary observation.

• 85mm aperture for an excellent balance of light gathering and portability
• 560mm focal length for versatile deep-sky imaging
• f/6.6 focal ratio
• FPL-53 triplet objective for excellent colour correction
• High-contrast, finely resolved views
• Fully enclosed CNC-manufactured optical tube

Built for Astrophotography

The 85/560 is compact enough to travel while providing the optical performance required for serious imaging. At only 440mm long with the dew shield retracted, it makes an excellent portable astrophotography telescope for dark-sky trips and star parties.

The CNC-machined tube incorporates an effective internal anti-reflection system, helping suppress unwanted stray light and preserve contrast during both imaging and visual observing.

Precision 2-inch Hybrid Crayford Focuser

A quality optical system needs an equally capable focuser. The Omegon 85/560 uses a 2-inch hybrid Crayford focuser combining smooth roller-bearing movement with rack-and-pinion support.

It offers a substantial 6kg load capacity, making it suitable for demanding astrophotography configurations including cooled astronomy cameras, filter wheels and other imaging accessories.

The dual-speed mechanism provides both coarse adjustment and 1:10 fine focusing, allowing extremely small focus corrections when achieving critical focus.

• 2-inch hybrid Crayford focuser
• 1:10 precision microfocus
• Approximately 6kg load capacity
• 175mm backfocus
• 95mm focuser adjustment range
• 2-inch connection with 1.25-inch reducer
• Rotatable focuser for convenient camera framing

iOptron CEM26 GoTo Equatorial Mount

The telescope is paired with the iOptron CEM26, a compact centre-balanced equatorial mount designed for portable astrophotography.

Unlike a conventional German equatorial mount, iOptron's centre-balanced design positions the payload closer to the centre of the tripod. This creates a naturally stable arrangement while keeping the mount head relatively lightweight.

The CEM26 supports a payload of up to 12kg while the mount head itself weighs approximately 4.5kg, giving astrophotographers considerable capacity for cameras, guiding equipment and other accessories.

Accurate GoTo and Tracking

The CEM26 combines precise tracking with iOptron's Go2Nova GoTo system. Its extensive object database makes locating deep-sky objects, planets and other targets straightforward, while the four-line hand controller is designed for easy operation in the dark.

Integrated Wi-Fi provides additional control options, while recordable Periodic Error Correction (PEC) can help optimise tracking performance for long-exposure astrophotography.

• 12kg payload capacity
• Approximately 4.5kg mount-head weight
• Centre-balanced equatorial design
• Go2Nova GoTo control
• Database containing more than 212,000 objects
• Integrated Wi-Fi
• Recordable Periodic Error Correction (PEC)
• ST-4 autoguiding port
• USB connectivity for computer control and firmware updates
• Stepper-motor drive system
• Adjustable counterweight shaft

LiteRoc Stainless Steel Tripod

The CEM26 is supplied with iOptron's robust LiteRoc stainless-steel tripod. Its combination of rigidity and portability makes it particularly suitable for imaging setups that need to be transported and assembled regularly.

The mount also includes an iOptron AccuAlign optical polar scope, allowing accurate polar alignment before an imaging session.

Portable Enough for Dark-Sky Imaging

Despite its imaging capability, this remains a genuinely transportable telescope system. The optical tube measures approximately 440mm with the dew shield retracted and 515mm when fully extended.

That makes the 85mm APO an attractive choice for astrophotographers who travel to darker observing locations but still want the advantages of premium triplet optics and a proper equatorial GoTo mount.

Specifications

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General

Recommended Applications

• Astrophotography: Excellent
• Nebulae & galaxies: Yes
• Moon & planets: Yes
• Nature observation: Yes
• Experience level: Advanced

Solar observing: Never point this telescope at the Sun without a suitable, securely fitted solar filter specifically designed for telescope use.

Why Choose the Omegon 85/560 APO CEM26 Package?

This package brings together a premium FPL-53 triplet refractor and a proven portable equatorial GoTo platform. The combination of sharp optics, precision focusing, 12kg mount capacity, integrated Wi-Fi and the LiteRoc tripod creates an extremely capable foundation for a serious astrophotography setup.

For imagers looking for a high-quality APO system that can still be transported to darker skies, the Omegon Pro APO 85/560 ED Triplet with iOptron CEM26 LiteRoc offers an excellent balance of optical performance, tracking capability and portability.