Sky Rover Optics 72 mm GPA F/6 apochromatic telescope is a compact ED refractor designed for both astronomical observation and astrophotography, as well as terrestrial photography. The optical system uses an air-spaced doublet design including a Super ED element, providing effective chromatic aberration correction and high light transmission. The telescope is designed as a versatile observing and imaging instrument and can be paired with an optional 1× field flattener suitable for full-frame astrophotography. Its lightweight construction and compact tube dimensions make it convenient for travel and field use.

Key features

• ED apochromatic optical system with doublet design including one Super ED element
• 72 mm aperture and 432 mm focal length (F/6 focal ratio)
• compatible with 1× field flattener for full-frame imaging
• 2.5" Rack & Pinion dual-speed focuser with CAA rotator
• focuser travel approximately 94 mm
• retractable dewshield
• dual tube rings with Vixen-style dovetail mounting plate
• finder base and mounting holes for additional accessories

Included in the set

• Sky Rover Optics 72 mm F/6 GPA telescope
• 2" to 1.25" adapter
• dual tube rings
• Vixen-style dovetail mounting plate
• finder base
• protective foam packaging and transport carton

Technical parameters

• model: Sky Rover 72 mm F/6 GPA Telescope
• SKU: 96715
• aperture: 72 mm
• focal length: 432 mm
• focal ratio: F/6
• optical design: ED doublet, air-spaced apochromatic including one Super ED element
• optical coatings: FMC
• focuser: 2.5" Rack & Pinion dual-speed
• rotator: CAA
• focuser travel: about 94 mm
• tube material: aluminum
• dewshield: retractable
• tube length: about 310 mm (fully retracted), about 380 mm (fully extended)
• OTA weight: about 2.5 kg
• weight of rings, dovetail and adapter: about 0.4 kg