Takahashi TOA 130 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope NEW FREE SHIP Lowest Price Start Price USD 5,435.00 Current Price USD 5,435.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 13, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location Damascus, Maryland See more about 'Takahashi TOA 130 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope NEW ' Description Takahashi TOA-130S Triplet Ortho Apochromatic 130mm Triplet Refractor Optical Tube Assembly   Full, New Factory Warranty Free Shipping within the USA     The newest Takahashi refractor, the triplet TOA-130, is the first of the new Ortho-Apochromat Series. Pictured on optional mount, not included.   This 21st century innovation employs a newly designed triplet using special elements to produce the highest order of color correction, hence the name Ortho-Apochromat and is packaged in a short 32” tube with the lens shade retracted.   This instrument will be offered with the classic 2.7” focuser. For those wanting to use a medium format camera. This focuser, coupled with the dedicated flattener, will produce a fully illuminated 70mm circle with a usable 92mm diameter.   The high order of color correction of the Ortho-Apochromat Series produces images with saturated color and thanks to the numerous knife-edged baffles, an image with amazing contrast.   The TOA-130 is perfect for visual, CCD and photo imaging. The f/7.7 focal ratio with a 1000mm focal length is long enough, using the LE-ED 2.8mm Takahashi ocular, for high magnification observations of the Moon and planets and yet will produce a 2.5° field at 20x when used with the field flattener       Focal length with flattener                        999mm Focal ratio with flattener                          f/7.68 Image circle                                            92mmǾ Photographic field                                   5.3° Focal length with reducer                        754mm Focal ratio with reducer                          f/5.8 Image circle                                            52mmØ, 25mmØ Photographic field                                   3.8° Focuser                                                  2.7" Backfocus from end of OTA                   258mm Diameter of main tube                             155mm Length of tube w/adapters removed        812mm (32") Diameter of dew shield                           179mm ø Dew shield                                             retractable Tube weight                                            10kg (22lbs)         Hands on Optics Toll free 1-866-726-7371 or FAX (301) 482-1779 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run by Astronomers and Birders for Amateur Astronomers and Birders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Who are we ? Hands on  Optics was founded by a true hobbyist and former astronomy teacher who built his first telescope 45 years ago and has been selling optics for over 25 years. Located just north of Washington DC, retail store is loaded with most major brands of Nature and Astro Optics. We do service, testing, repairs and cleaning in house.  Warranty problem, call us first.     Hands on Optics takes the time to match the right scope or binoculars to the user. The right scope collects crowds and wrong ones collect dust. If you buy the biggest for the cheapest, you be big cheap stuff. We can help you with your selection whether you are a first time buyer, institution or seasoned professional. For questions on anything se sell, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com     Warranty & Condition       Hands on Optics is an authorized dealer for ALL the items it sells. All items offered on eBay are NEW with a full FACTORY WARRANTY unless otherwise clearly noted.          Hands on Optics does open and TEST many of the new items in stock. This testing may be at additional cost to all except eBay bidders. The item is tested, a signed certification is included with the item and resealed.  For questions on this service, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com             Hands on Optics does sell from time to time floor models or show items and state so clearly in our auctions. All these items are discounted and have a NEW with a full FACTORY WARRANTY         Hands on Optics is one of the largest used telescope and accessories dealer in the USA. All items offered on eBay are used are clearly noted and sold as is.  A complete list of over 400 items is available on our commercial webpage.   Shipping  Information       Ship within 2 business days after payment is cleared.          Hands on Optics ships by USPS, Federal Express and DHL, our choice unless otherwise directed by the customer.  For special handling issues or questions, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com             Hands on Optics will ship to the USA and Canada, we accept PayPal only and only to the bidders confirmed PayPal address.  Foreign buyers are responsible for their customs tax & brokerage fees.         APO address welcome.         Local Pick is welcome   Payment Information We take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, Money Order and check.   Paypal e-check normally takes 5 business days to clear. Certified checks take 7 business days to clear. 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