130 mm f/6.3 Starfire GTX
with 3.5" Focuser
The 130 mm f/6.3 StarFire GTX "Gran Turismo", with optional accessories, sits regally atop a Mach1GTO Mount.
Astro-Physics introduced the re-imagined "Gran Turismo" at the Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) on April 18, 2015. The triplet lens is the same extraordinary quality that you have come to expect
The Mach1GTO German Equatorial mount is recommended for visual observation or astro-imaging. The unique quick-and-easy daytime polar-alignment routine makes it ideal when setting up for star parties and public outreach. The intuitive GoTo Keypad serves as a full-featured mini-computer or use a Planetarium program on your PC or Mac computer. You can even control the basic functions of the mount with your mobile smart device.
Images
Propeller Nebula (DWB-111 and DWB-119) |
12 Panel Mosaic of Cygnus Region |
Images above were taken by Roland Christen using the 130 Starfire GTX with the Field Flattener and the Quad Telecompressor Corrector.
Specifications| Color correction | Less than + - 0.006% focus variation from 706nm to 400nm (red to violet). |
| Clear aperture | 130 mm (5.12") |
| Focal length | 819 mm (32.25") |
| Focal ratio | f/6.3 |
| Theoretical Resolution | 0.87 arc seconds |
| Coatings | Multi-layer, broadband, overall transmission greater than 97% in peak visual wavelengths |
| Magnification range | 22x to 500x |
| Tube assembly | Cream white, 5.5" diameter, machined aluminum tube, fully baffled, flat black interior, engraved retaining ring. Convertible for travel. Optional covers to protect the lens and tube when it is disassembled. |
| Focuser | 3.5 " I.D. Focuser with rotating collar with "captain's wheel", rack and pinion, FeatherTouch Micro 9:1 dual-speed reduction, 4.5" travel; 7.3" backfocus, 2.7", 2" and 1.25" adapters. Focuser drawtube features mm focusing scale. |
| Telescope length | 724 mm (28.5") with dew shield fully retracted; 864 mm (34.0") with dew shield fully extended. Optical tube with covers for airline travel is 21.0” (533 mm); focuser with cover and adapters is 11.0" (280 mm). |
| Diameter of dewcap | 155 mm (6.1") O.D. including paint thickness, retractable |
| Weight with dewcap | 18 lbs. (8.2 kg) |
| Carrying case | Wood case with grey vinyl covering and foam-lined interior. |
| Photographic field at prime-focus with 130 Prime Focus Field Flatteners (13035FF or 67PF562) |
Field size: 65 mm diameter, 4.3 degrees Focal ratio: f/6.7 Focal length: 873 mm |
| Photographic field with QUAD Telecompressor Corrector (QUADTCC-AP130) |
Field size: 50 mm diameter, 4.9 degrees Focal ratio: f/4.5 (0.72x) Focal length: 585 mm |
| Photographic field with 2x Barlow |
Field size: 32 mm diameter, 1.2 degrees |
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| As shown above, the 130 StarFire
GTX Gran Turismo can be disassembled to fit into a case for airline transport. Note that the optional covers are attached to the components. |
Price and Delivery Information
Unfortunately, the 130GTX is not available off the shelf for immediate purchase. We typically maintain notification lists so that we can notify prospective customers when the scope is available to order. Please refer to our availability page for more information on our notification lists. If you are not already on the notification list for the 130GTX, you can sign up on our online notification form. An automatic confirmation e-mail will be sent to you for your records. Refer to Notification Update periodically to find out the status of our mount and telescope production runs - what we are making throughout the year.
There are many other accessories to consider. Please refer to these sections for additional recommendations:
Visual Accessories
Photographic
and CCD Imaging Accessories
Baader Planetarium Filters
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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