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Astro-Physics 130 Starfire EDF "Gran turismo"

Finally I decided to install the Astro-Physics AP130 in my observatory as main imaging equipment.

I mounted the following image train:
- CCD camera :SBIG STL-6303 with Adaptive Optic L
- Focuser: I have chosen one of Optec, the TCF-Si.

Early tests indicate the need for a flattener and due to the specifics of my installation I decided to use an flattener from Telescope Service (TS2Flat). This flattener have 43mm of clean aperture and Its screwing directly in the CCD camera 48mm filter housing. For me setup this is very useful. The recommended distance from the flattener to the CCD are 120mm.

As soon as you hope to begin testing.
Waiting for results
Waiting for results		 Astro-Physics 130-GT installed in the observatory
Astro-Physics 130-GT installed in the observatory		 Ready to use
Ready to use		 Image train
Image train		 The other side
The other side		 Astro-Physics Refractor unpacking
Astro-Physics Refractor unpacking
The mythical box
The mythical box		 Open the box
Open the box		 The name of the legend
The name of the legend		 Very fine ends
Very fine ends		 Ap-2.7inch focuser
Ap-2.7inch focuser		 Front Lens
Front Lens
AP-130 vs FSQ. Size Comparation
AP-130 vs FSQ. Size Comparation		 Mounting in top of CGEM
Mounting in top of CGEM		 Very nice setup
Very nice setup		 It's short
It's short

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