The 8" Ritchey-Chrétien is the perfect telescope for astrophotography, but it is also suitable for visual observation.

• ♦ Aperture 8" / 203 mm - focal length 1624 mm - focal ratio f/8
• ♦ Hyperbolic primary and secondary mirror for very high sharpness on the optical axis and a large well-corrected field for astrophotography
• ♦ Both mirrors made of fused silica for stable focus position
• ♦ 99% high-reflectivy coating on main and secondary mirror for an even brighter image and more contrast - special service from TS
• ♦ Quicker cooling down thanks to open construction and primary mirror ventilation
• ♦ Two Vixen style dovetail bars supplied - ideal for accessories like guiding scopes or a piggyback camera mount
• ♦ High-quality 2" dual speed MONORAIL focuser with 2" / 1.25" reduction adapter - motor focuser optionally available
• ♦ RC correctors for larger sensors from APS-C upwards are optionally available

High-quality 2" focuser for astrophotography and visual observation with Ritchey-Chrétien telescopes - holds acessories up to 6 kg.

• Oversized ball bearings and V2A stainless steel bearing surface for maximal load with smooth adjustment
• 2" and 1.25" clamping by brass compression ring
• D=65 mm connection thread for threaded adaptions for astrophotography
• Dual speed with gear wheel for motor focus - friction cluth integrated - motor focus is optional
• Trouble-free adaption to TS-Optics, GSO, AstroTec.. RC telescopes via the M90x1 connection thread (female) at the telescope side
• Minimal height with base is 91 mm
• Drawtube travel is 30 mm
• Motorized focusing is possible - see optional accessories

TS 8" f/12 Cassegrain telescope with fused Quartz mirror and only 33% obstruction - the ideal alternative to a Schmidt-Cassegrain

• Aperture 8" - 203 mm
• Focal length 2436 mm
• F-ratio f/12
• Large illuminated image field with 45 mm diameter
• Hyperbolic secondary mirror and parabolic primary mirror made of Quartz glass for stable focus position
• 99% reflection on primary and secondary mirror for an even brighter image
• Quick temperature adaption due to open design
• Pure reflective system without Schmidt plate or meniscus lens - fully suitable for Infrared
• Only 33 % linear obstruction - very well suited for visual astronomy
• 2" MONORAIL focuser with micro-gear reduction and 1.25" reduction are included
• M90 extension tubes for trouble-free focusing with almost any accessories included
• Internal baffles for higher contrast
• Losmandy style dovetail and Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail for trouble-free adaption to all popular mounts
• Finder-scope shoe is also included
• Very economically priced, compared with other classical Cassegrains

The powerful 6-element Apo with 76 mm aperture and 342 mm focal length has been developed by Teleskop-Service for astrophotography.

• Aperture 76 mm
• Focal length 342 mm
• High focal ratio f/4.5 for short exposure times
• Illuminated and corrected image field of 44 mm diameter - usable up to full format
• Multi-coated FPL53 APO Triplet lens, free from false color
• Screwed 3-element ED corrector with 55 mm working distance from the M48 camera connection
• 3" RAP rack and pinion focuser with 360° rotation possibility
• 2" and 1.25" connection for observation are included - 1.25" and 2" accessories can be used
• 2" nebula filters can be screwed into the corrector
• CNC tube rings with handle, viewfinder shoe and V-style dovetail bar are included in delivery
• The handle offers adaptation options for guide scope or camera

The TS Superflat GPU coma corrector is one of the best correctors for astrophotography through fast Newtonians.

• 4-element coma corrector for excellent imaging in the field and on the axis.
• Designed by Gyulai Pal in Hungary (GPU-Optics)
• Perfectly suitable for Newtonian telescopes with focal ratios of f/4 - provides very good results from f/3.5 to f/6.
• Very tolerant against tilting.
• Focal length is not changed.
• Camera connection through M48 thread.
• For better stability and accuracs, the corrector can be screwed to the focuser. Connection adapters for cameras and focusers are available.

TS Photoline APO refractor wit 72 mm aperture and fast f/6 focal ratio, a great travel telescope for observation and astrophotography.

• ♦ Powerful, aberration-free apochromatic refractor with 72 mm aperture and 432 mm focal length.
• ♦ Fast focal ratio: f/6
• ♦ FPL53 doublet objective (Ohara Japan), air-spaced - additional lanthanum element, so no chromatic aberration
• ♦ 2.5" dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser - ball bearing mounted for maximum load with M63x1 female thread for adaptions
• ♦ Retractable dew cap - the apo even fits into the hand luggage
• ♦ CNC tube rings with versatile dovetail bar - EQ5 style and with photo tripod connection.
• ♦ Findershoe on the focuser is included
• ♦ Weight only 2.18 kg - transport length only 31 cm