Tele Vue NP127is Imaging System 127mm f/5.2 Apo Nagler-Petzval Refractor OTA # NPI-5054
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Product Details
For 30 years, Tele Vue has pushed the boundaries of Apo refractors to the recognized pinnacle of performance. Backyard Astronomer's Guide said of the NP101: "optics don't get any better than this." No wonder Sky and Telescope rated the NP101 tops and selected it as the test instrument for its landmark review of the SBIG STL11000 CCD camera. The "is" versions of the Tele Vue NP101 and NP127 retain the exemplary wide field and planetary visual capability while adding new features to make imaging easier and more flexible.
Tele Vue was determined to make the NP series optically, mechanically, and functionally as perfect as possible for imaging up to 50mm diagonal chips without penalty to its near ideal visual operation.
The NP101 (540mm, f/5.4, 4") maintains its optical specifications yet with a redesigned 4-element optical system. Larger rear lens groups absolutely minimize vignetting in formats up to 50mm diagonal. For these large chips an optional field corrector was developed.
To take full advantage of the larger lenses, Tele Vue developed a larger focuser and draw tube having a 3" front aperture and 2.4" rear aperture. This eliminates any restriction of the larger diameter converging light cone. They build and test the rack and pinion focuser to hold 12 lbs. of weight, yet still permit extremely fine focusing control via a 10:1 dual speed pinion assembly. This new draw tube also permits quick change from visual to imaging operation and allows full camera rotation without focus change. In addition, it has the capability to correct for any residual focal plane tilt.
To maintain squareness to the optical axis while changing camera orientation, the draw tube has four lock screws that tighten against a taper on the "imaging insert" ring. This insert is threaded to accept Tele Vue's new Imaging System accessories including large diameter extension tubes, optical accessories, and camera and CCD attachments, all with mating threads.
Tele Vue has been known for producing visual instruments "even better than you imagined." They aim to achieve the same with their imaging equipment.
Additional Information
This Kit Includes:
- Enlarged focuser with 3" entrance aperature and 2.4" exit aperature.
- Focuser body has brass clamp ring with 2-lock knobs.
- Accessory end-ring with tilt capability and 4-lock knobs.
- Imaging insert threaded for Imaging System components.
- 2" accessory insert for visual or other 2" accessories.
- Focusmate dual-speed focuser 10:1.
- Sliding metal dew shield.
- Screw-on metal lens cover.
- Hard-shell carry case.
Hard Case Specifications:
- Custom fitted case fits TV-NP127is only.
- Supports telescope by the tube, taking pressure off the front cell and focuser pinion.
- Positive lock latches with locks.
- Mount Rings, Digital Indicator, and Starbeam friendly.
- Retaining mechanism holds case lid open at 90°.
- Foam cutouts for 2" diagonal, 3 x 2" eyepieces, & 1 x 1¼" eyepiece.
- Approximate maximum exterior dimensions (excluding handle): 37 x 12½ x 9-inches (94 x 32 x 23-cm).
- Approximate empty weight: 12.4-lb (5.6-kg).
Useful Resources
User Manual: Tele Vue NP127is Manual (PDF format, 3.29MB)
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: United States
| Type | Apo (Nagler-Petzval) Refractor (Elements/Groups: 4/2) |
| Objective (mm) | 127 |
| Focal Length (mm) | 660 |
| Focal Ratio (f/#) | 5.2 |
| Drawtube/Focuser | 2.4-inch, Focusmate dual-speed rack/pinion |
| Length OTA (inch) | 33.5 |
| Length with diagonal (inch) | 36.5 (with 2-inch TV diagonal, sold separately) |
| Weight OTA/Std. Config (lbs) | 14.5 / 14.5 |
| Maximum Visual Field (deg.) | 4 (with 2-inch 55mm Plössl, sold separately) |
| Maximum Recommended Power (x) | 300 |
