APM - LZOS Telescope Apo Refractor 130 f/4.5, 52mm, 3.7-inch focuser;

[Astrodub]

Looking at this - for imaging DSO from backyard . Done lots of digging and the LZOS glass gets good reviews. Any one had this or know anything about this scope. TIA .

Edited February 18, 2021 by Astrodub
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[dweller25]

f/4.5 wow that’s fast.

Edited February 18, 2021 by dweller25

[John]

8 minutes ago, dweller25 said:

f/4.5 wow that’s fast.

That's with the Riccardi reducer I think David. The native focal ratio is F/6. LZOS make the 130 in F/9.2 or F/6 only.

They are superb scopes but I don't image with my LZOS 130mm F/9.2 so I can't help with that.

 

[Astrodub]

Yes that’s right native F stop is 6.3 I believe.

[John]

2 minutes ago, Astrodub said:

Yes that’s right native F stop is 6.3 I believe.

I think it is F/6. The aperture is 130mm and the focal length 780mm. Is this the scope ?:

https://www.apm-telescopes.de/en/telescopes/astrograph-refractors/apm-lzos-telescope-apo-refractor-130-f-4.5-52mm-3.7-inch-focuser.html

 

[John]

Have you some previous experience of DSO imaging ?

 

[Alma]

Looks like it’s the LZOS f/6 130/780 packaged with the M82 Massimo Riccardi reducer.  Somewhat strange marketing approach advertising it as a f/4.5 scope, but I can confirm both are absolutely top notch.  I have the slightly smaller LZOS 123/738 and it’s a superb scope for visual use.  I also have the M83 Riccardi reducer.    This will be a brilliant rig for both visual and AP use.

[Jessun]

I ran 3 smaller APMs with the Riccardi reducers. Very happy with the result but bit by bit I'm selling off.

Keep an eye out for one or two of them here on SGL 🙂

/Jessun

[Astrodub]

1 hour ago, John said:

Have you some previous experience of DSO imaging ?

Hi I have albeit limited - have an EQ6 r pro and some a canon L lenses  using for jow with the ASI Air pro.

 

[Astrodub]

9 minutes ago, Jessun said:

I ran 3 smaller APMs with the Riccardi reducers. Very happy with the result but bit by bit I'm selling off.

Keep an eye out for one or two of them here on SGL 🙂

/Jessun

Can I ask why you are selling?

[Astrodub]

1 hour ago, John said:

I think it is F/6. The aperture is 130mm and the focal length 780mm. Is this the scope ?:

https://www.apm-telescopes.de/en/telescopes/astrograph-refractors/apm-lzos-telescope-apo-refractor-130-f-4.5-52mm-3.7-inch-focuser.html

Yes that’s the one 

 

[Jessun]

Yeah I'm selling off all but one or two telescopes. I haven't been imaging for years and don't think I will again, and IF I do I'll do it in a minimalistic way.

/Jessun

[Astrodub]

Can you provide details or is there a process here to do that elsewhere