Tele vue TV76 APO Telescope - Ivory OTA

• Televue TV76 APO Telescope - Ivory The Televue TV76 combines true apochromatic doublet lens performance with special dispersion low chromatic glass to produce stunning image sharpness and color.
• 480mm focal length combined with 76mm aperture produces an f/6.3 refractor capable of a limiting stellar magnitude of 11.9 with a superior 1.52 arc seconds of resolution over a 5.5° field.
• The Televue TV76 is a superb travel scope, measuring only 14.5" (368mm) in length and weighing 6 lbs. (2.7 kg).
• Each piece is precision machine crafted for lasting performance and this optical tube carries a rich, evergreen finish.
• The Televue TV76 OTA includes a custom soft carrying case.
• Comes complete with specially manufactured 10:1 dual speed focuser for exceptional smoothness and focus sensitivity.

Please note: OTA assembly does not include the clamshell mounting ring, diagonal or eyepieces. These optional accessory items are available separately or in a great money-saving accessory package!

76mm, f/6.3, APO (Doublet) Refractor. From astronomical, to spotting, to birding, the Tele Vue-76 combines compact size with the APO optical performance of the Tele Vue-85.

5.5° / 200x (Max. Visual Field / Max. Rec. Power)

TV-76 image
Horse Head Nebula in Hα with SBIG ST-8XE (Jeff Rzepka)

“I can't believe the quality. Unparalleled. Clear to the edge.”

—L.W., WI

The expansive 5.5° rich-field drizzles your view with delicate jewel-like stars, while the APO performance of the Nagler designed, fully multi-coated 2-element objective and 2" Everbrite diagonal produce natural stellar and planetary color rendition even at the highest useful powers.

Small size and lighter weight permit use of lighter-duty tripods for easy field carrying and transportation. The padded shoulder bag provides protection and room for the scope and six eyepieces.

If your interests crossover from astronomical to spotting or birding, and you demand the ultimate in portable performance the Tele Vue-76 is always waiting to deliver.

Specifications

TV – 76

Type	APO (Doublet) Refractor (Elements/Groups: 2/1)
Objective (mm)	76
Focal Length (mm)	480
Focal Ratio (f/#)	6.3
Length OTA (inch)	14.5
Length with diagonal (inch)	17.4  (with 2-inch diagonal)
Weight OTA/Std. Config (lbs)	5.1 / 7
Drawtube/Focuser	2-inch, Focusmate dual-speed rack/pinion
Maximum Visual Field (deg.)	5.5 (with 2-inch 55mm Plössl)
Maximum Recommended Power (x)	200
Tele Vue Eyepiece Performance	View Eyepiece Chart

Included with the

TV - 76 OTA

Sliding metal dew shield Screw-on metal lens cover Focusmate dual-speed focuser 10:1 Soft carry case

Jay Pasachoff & Allison Carter Images

with Nikon D90 DSLR camera

March 20, 2015 Solar Eclipse from Svalbard (Norway).
Prime focus at 1/2000-sec.

March 20, 2015 Solar Eclipse from Svalbard (Norway).
Prime focus at 1/250-sec.

Jeff Rzepka's Deep Sky Celestial Wonders

TV-76 Gallery

TV-76 H-alpha Gallery

Todd Carlson's Nature Images

All images taken through the Tele Vue-76 APO refractor with Tele Vue 0.8x Reducer/Flattener (TRF-2008) and Canon DSLR.

2009 Season Images

2007-2008 Season Images

2006-2007 Season Images

2005-2006 Season Images

"When used as a rich-field scope for deep-sky viewing, the TV 76 excels. With a long focus eyepiece in the 2-inch diagonal, the scope offers impressive views of "showpiece" objects that are too large in angular diameter to fit into the smaller fields of view of larger telescopes. Under a dark Arizona sky, the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) shows its full 3° extent, including its central dust lanes and two companion galaxies — M32 and NGC 205. Dozens of stars in the Pleiades cluster look like sparkling diamonds scattered on black velvet." -- Astronomy Magazine, September 2002 "In-and-out-of-focus star tests, star diffraction patterns, and the ability to resolve various double stars reveal the TV 76's top-notch optical quality. If the atmospheric seeing permits, the TV 76 easily resolves doubles with a separation at the theoretical limit of a 76mm aperture scope of 1.6 arc-seconds. Planetary views in the TV 76 are best seen through the higher magnifications offered by the 3mm—6mm Nagler Zoom eyepiece. Jupiter and Saturn reveal subtle color variations and both planets' retinues of moons are visible. When the seeing conditions are good, the TV 76 reveals atmospheric belts on Jupiter beyond the two prominent equatorial belts, as well as Cassini's division in the rings of Saturn." -- Astronomy Magazine, September 2002 Televue TV76 Package

Features... Soft foam-fitted Cordura-style nylon carrying case with cut-outs for scope and six eyepieces. Thread-in metal dust cap to protect optics from damage and dust during travel and storage. Retractable lens shade to protect against dew at night and provide better contrast during daylight viewing. Comes complete with specially manufactured 10:1 dual speed focuser for exceptional smoothness and focus sensitivity. Five Year Manufacturer