Astronomy Specialist

SHARPSTAR AL-140PH APO TRIPLET F/6.5

$5,799.00AUD $7,299.00
SKU: SS-AL-140ED

Sharpstar

Apochromatic triplet

11.7 kg


Flattener


The Sharpstar AL-140PH APO is an apochromatic triplet with a focal ratio of f/6.5 and a focal length of 910mm. The objective lens includes two Extra Low Dispersion glass for a superb chromatic correction.

The large rack and pinion 4" focuser can be rotated 360°and it has a reduction gear of 1:10 for precise focusing. This refractor works at its best when used with the SharpStar 2.5" field flattener for superior performance in astrophotography. The focuser is compatible with the ZWO EAF electronic focuser bracket.

 

 

Vela supernova remnant by Manuel Peitsch taken with the Sharpstar AL-140PH.

 

All the lenses are fully multi-coated and the tube is internally flocked to reduce reflections and absorb stray light. The tube is made of aluminium, the rack and pinion focusing mechanism of brass and the mechanical components are engineered to provide the best rigidity, performance and durability.




Chromatic aberration diagram

Specifications

 

Optical design

Apochromatic triplet dual ED air spaced

Objective diameter

140 mm

Focal length

910 mm

Focal ratio

f/6.5

Resolving power

0.86 arc second

Stellar limiting magnitude

12.7

Max. magnification

280 x

Light gathering power

400 times the human eye

Mount attachment

Losmandy style bar

Focuser

Rack & pinion dual speed (10:1) 4" diameter

Camera connection

M102 x 1 male / M88 x 1 female / M68 x 1 female

Backfocus

88 mm from flattener (sold separately)

Tube weight

11.7 kg (including tube rings and dovetail bar)

Tube length

876 mm (738 mm with retracted dew shield)

Tube diameter

148 mm

Dew shield diameter

179 mm

SKU

SS-AL-140ED

 


Included Items

 

  • SharpStar AL-140ED f/6.67
  • 148mm tube rings
  • Losmandy style dovetail bar
  • Adapter to 2" and 1.25"
  • Foam-lined aluminium case
Gallery

 

 

Trifid and Lagoon nebulae by Manuel Peitsch | Sharpstar AL-140PH, Antlia LRGB & 3nm Pro SHO filters.

 

 

Pencil nebula by Manuel Peitsch | Sharpstar AL-140PH, Antlia 3nm Pro Ha & OIII filters.

 

 

Omega & Eagle nebulae by Manuel Peitsch | Sharpstar AL-140PH, Antlia LRGB & 3nm Pro SHO filters.

 

SHARPSTAR AL-140PH APO TRIPLET F/6.5.

SHARPSTAR AL-140PH APO TRIPLET F/6.5

From $5,799.00AUD $7,299.00

Flattener

  • Without flattener
  • With flattener
  • With reducer

Optical design

Apochromatic triplet

Image circle

Focal ratio

f/6.5

Aperture

140 mm

Focal length

910 mm

Optical thickness

Threads

Cooled

Colour or Mono

Pixel size

Sensor dimensions

Resolution

Sensor diagonal

Quantum efficiency

Read noise

Fullwell capacity

Bit depth

FPS

Camera backfocus

Filter size

Filter size

Bandpass (FWHM)

Bandpass (FWHM)

Glass thickness

Mount type

Payload capacity

Latitude range

Dovetail saddle

Slew speed

Encoders

Periodic error correction

Counterweight shaft

Azimuth adjustment range

Internal diameter

Illuminated diameter

Compatible telescope external diameter

Weight

11.7 kg

Length

Width

Height

View product