The perfect telescope for the small home observatory
The Airy Disk 140mm Apochromat represents a top-tier telescope designed to meet the needs of both astrophotographers and visual stargazers who demand superior image quality from a larger sized instrument. Its substantial optics excel at light collection, making it the perfect choice for small observatories or amateur astronomers who have a dedicated setup.
If you're open to embracing larger equipment, this telescope can deliver breathtaking astrophotography results in lower light-polluted environments and its exceptional resolution also positions it as an expert for close double stars. It’s high contrast deep-sky observations also work well with the 140 f/6.5.
Furthermore, the triplet lens stands out for its remarkable sharpness, utilizing Hoya's high-quality FCD100 ED glass from Japan, renowned for its minimal color distortion. This feature ensures crisp planetary observations and stunning astrophotography.