TS-Optics CD-APO Deluxe 155 OTA This 155 mm FPL55 and lanthanum air-spaced triplet has a 1240 mm focal length and f/8 focal ratio. It is intended for visual astronomy and astrophotography with the appropriate camera train.
Manufacturer model: TS-Optics CD-APO Deluxe 155 OTA · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
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This 155 mm FPL55 and lanthanum air-spaced triplet has a 1240 mm focal length and f/8 focal ratio. It is intended for visual astronomy and astrophotography with the appropriate camera train.
The original Deluxe model uses a 3.7-inch dual-speed RAP focuser with 360° rotation, 100 mm travel and M63/M92 imaging connections.
A removable 100 mm extension changes available backfocus from 140 to 240 mm. The original tube weighs 13 kg. This is the original TSAPO155f8 specification, not the newer Sky Rover replacement.
| Lens | Triplet lens, air-spaced |
|---|---|
| Special glasses | FPL55 and lanthanum glass |
| Cell | Adjustable cell - reinforced |
| Connection on the tube for adapting individual focusers | M124x1 female thread |
| Connector extension tube | length 100 mm - removable - this extends the working distance to 240 mm. |
| Thread on connecting piece | M124x1 external (telescope side) - internal (focuser side) |
| Connectors eyepiece side | 1.25", 2", M63x1 female thread, M92x1 female thread |
| Focus travel | 100 mm |
| Telescope length min | 1145 mm |
| Diameter dew shield | 186 mm |
| Dew shield travel | 190 mm |
| Weight of the optical tube | 13 kg |
| Outer dimensions transport case | 133 x 43 x 43 cm (LxWxH) |
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