{"product_id":"omegon-pro-apo-ap-130-910-triplet-apochromatic-refractor-ota","title":"Omegon Pro APO AP 130\/910 Triplet Apochromatic Refractor OTA","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOmegon Pro APO AP 130\/910 – Premium 130mm Triplet Refractor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOmegon Pro APO AP 130\/910\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium \u003cstrong\u003e130mm f\/7 triplet apochromatic refractor\u003c\/strong\u003e developed for astronomers who demand exceptional sharpness, contrast and colour correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining a 130mm ED triplet objective with a versatile \u003cstrong\u003e910mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e, precision 3.7-inch focuser and certified optical performance, this is a serious refractor for high-resolution lunar and planetary observing, visual deep-sky astronomy and astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach instrument is supplied with an \u003cstrong\u003einterferometric optical test report documenting a Strehl ratio of at least 0.95\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing confidence in the optical performance of the individual telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Apochromatic-refractor-Pro-APO-AP-130-910-OTA_10.jpg?v=1787644235\" alt=\"Omegon Pro APO AP 130 910 triplet apochromatic refractor OTA\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e130mm ED Triplet Optics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Omegon Pro APO 130\/910 is a \u003cstrong\u003ethree-element apochromatic objective incorporating premium ED glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. The optical design is engineered to suppress chromatic aberration and produce naturally coloured, high-contrast views around bright stars, the Moon and planets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 130mm of aperture, the telescope provides enough resolving power for detailed planetary observation while gathering sufficient light for globular clusters, planetary nebulae and many smaller deep-sky targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130mm aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e910mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ef\/7 focal ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eED triplet apochromatic objective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully multi-coated optics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual interferometric optical test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented Strehl ratio ≥0.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Apochromatic-refractor-Pro-APO-AP-130-910-OTA_2.jpg?v=1787644234\" alt=\"Omegon 130mm ED triplet APO refractor objective and optical tube\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOptimised for the Moon and Planets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003e130mm aperture and 910mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this Pro APO particularly attractive for detailed lunar and planetary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts f\/7 optical system provides a useful balance between resolution, image scale and overall tube length. Under good seeing conditions, the telescope is capable of revealing subtle lunar structure and fine planetary detail while maintaining the clean colour correction expected from a high-quality apochromat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope has a quoted maximum useful magnification of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e260x\u003c\/strong\u003e, although actual usable magnification will always depend on atmospheric conditions and the target being observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than a Planetary Refractor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 130\/910 is also a highly capable all-round astronomical instrument. Its aperture makes it suitable for double stars, globular clusters, planetary nebulae and brighter galaxies, while the excellent contrast of a refractor can reveal subtle structure in deep-sky objects under dark skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor astrophotography, the longer 910mm focal length offers increased image scale compared with shorter wide-field astrographs, making it particularly useful for smaller nebulae, galaxies and high-resolution imaging projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-Apochromatic-refractor-Pro-APO-AP-130-910-OTA_8.jpg?v=1787644234\" alt=\"Omegon Pro APO 130 910 telescope for lunar planetary and deep sky astronomy\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e3.7-Inch Precision Rack-and-Pinion Focuser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA premium optical tube needs equally capable mechanics. 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