{"product_id":"omegon-pro-apo-96-575-triplet-ed-fcd100","title":"Omegon Pro APO AP 96\/575 Triplet ED FCD-100","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOmegon Pro APO 96\/575 Triplet ED FCD-100\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA premium 96mm triplet apochromatic refractor built around Japanese Hoya FCD100 ED glass, combining outstanding colour correction with a fast f\/6 optical system for serious astrophotography and high-resolution visual astronomy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omegon Pro APO AP 96\/575 Triplet ED FCD-100 delivers almost four inches of aperture in a compact imaging-focused refractor. Its combination of a \u003cstrong\u003e96mm aperture, 575mm focal length and f\/6 focal ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it an extremely versatile telescope for imaging nebulae, galaxies and larger deep-sky targets while retaining enough focal length for detailed lunar and planetary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the telescope is a sophisticated air-spaced triplet objective incorporating \u003cstrong\u003eHoya FCD100 ED glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to minimise chromatic aberration and produce exceptionally clean, high-contrast images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Hoya FCD100 Triplet Optics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImage quality is the defining feature of this Pro APO. The three-element apochromatic objective uses \u003cstrong\u003eHoya FCD100 extra-low dispersion glass manufactured in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFCD100 offers extremely low dispersion characteristics and allows the optical system to achieve excellent correction of chromatic aberration when combined with appropriately selected mating glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor astrophotography this means tighter, cleaner stars and more natural colour. For visual astronomy it produces crisp, high-contrast views with very little distracting false colour, even when observing bright targets at higher magnifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96mm triplet apochromatic objective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoya FCD100 ED glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e575mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast f\/6 focal ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully multi-coated optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal stray-light baffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent colour correction and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Apochromatic-refractor-Pro-APO-AP-96-575-Triplet-ED-FCD-100.jpg?v=1787650335\" alt=\"Omegon Pro APO 96 575 Triplet ED FCD-100 apochromatic refractor\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Astrophotography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 575mm focal length provides a highly useful imaging scale for many popular deep-sky objects, while the relatively fast \u003cstrong\u003ef\/6 focal ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e makes efficient use of valuable imaging time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternal baffles help suppress unwanted reflections and stray light, improving contrast both at the eyepiece and when collecting long-exposure data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an optical system suited to demanding astrophotographers who want excellent colour correction without moving to a much larger and heavier telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2.5-inch High-Capacity Precision Focuser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA high-quality optical system deserves an equally capable focuser. The Omegon 96\/575 is fitted with an improved \u003cstrong\u003e2.5-inch hybrid rack-and-pinion focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e combining smooth movement with excellent mechanical stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe focuser can support imaging equipment weighing up to an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e10kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing ample capacity for substantial cooled cameras, filter wheels, off-axis guiders and other imaging accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e1:10 fine-focus reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e allows tiny adjustments to be made when achieving critical focus — particularly valuable when using modern high-resolution astronomy cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5-inch hybrid focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack-and-pinion drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10kg load capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:10 fine focusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch accessory connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25-inch reducing adapter included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM63x1 female camera-side thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Apochromatic-refractor-Pro-APO-AP-96-575-Triplet-ED-FCD-100_1.jpg?v=1787650333\" alt=\"Omegon Pro APO 96 575 precision 2.5 inch focuser\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eM63 Thread for Imaging Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the conventional 2-inch connection, the focuser provides an \u003cstrong\u003eM63x1 female threaded connection\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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