APO160FL F/11 Yellow Submarine

The Yellow Submarine has surfaced. Our newly released update to the classic APO160FL will feature key design changes to optimize color correction and will be known as a super duo planetary telescope.

$12,00000

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APO160FL F/11 – Yellow Submarine

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Description

Our dedicated Planetary Refractor, the APO160FL F/11 will open the night sky to those willing to observe.

The APO160FL F/11 features an air-spaced apochromatic-doublet objective with a Fluorite (CaF2) rear element that comes to temperature more quickly than the APO160FL F/7 version.
The objective is housed in an aluminum cell, offering excellent thermoregulation while remaining lightweight and strong.
The optical assembly sits in a lightweight aluminum tube with anti-reflective coating and sharp-edged baffles throughout the interior.
No collimation is needed after the scope leaves TEC.
The black and gold finish reflects the elegant, handcrafted quality TEC is known for.
Comes equipped with a Starlight Instruments FTF#3545 Feather Touch Focuser, designed in collaboration with TEC.
This is Starlight Instruments’ largest rotating focuser with coarse and fine 9:1 planetary reduction.
The 2" locking metal collet is insensitive to temperature fluctuations and holds loads with high precision and concentricity.

In classic refractor fashion, the TEC APO160FL F/11 is a no-compromise, no-frills design that lets the wonders of nature speak for themselves.

Price: $13,000 (including an initial $3,000 refundable deposit).

Note: ALL PRICES AND AVAILABILITY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. The price initially quoted for a telescope purchase may not be reflected in the final invoice. Wait times may also be longer than initially quoted.

How to place an order with TEC

To place an order, please complete the checkout process directly on our site. After your order is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with next steps for TEC to take your deposit and begin processing. Your order is added to the production list once the deposit is received, but pricing is not guaranteed. The balance is due upon completion. Accessories and mounts can be requested in the order comments. Prices, availability, and lead times may change without notice. Paypal fees apply. Contact us with any questions or cancellations.

Specifications

Clear Aperture	160mm
Focal Length	1760mm
Focal Ratio	11
Back Focus Distance	250mm
Rear wheel (handle) OD	TBD
Tube Diameter	162mm / 6.3"
Working Tube Length	1750–1800mm / 68.9"–70.9"
Transport Tube Length	1500mm / 59"
Glass Weight	TBD
OTA Weight (Estimate)	28 lbs
Shipping Crate	Wooden Crate ~30" x 24" x 24", 75 lbs

Focuser Information

Testing and Quality Assurance

TEC Telescopes go through rigorous testing to ensure top quality performance. Newtonian Rings are used throughout the glass production process and we then use an interferometer to correct any remaining imperfections. Every telescope is then tested vigorously to reach the most optimum Strehl ratio possible. Rest assured that your telescope has been optimized to be as optically perfect as possible. If the objective does not reach Yuri’s expectations, the telescope will not be shipped. As a strict policy, TEC will not release telescope test reports.

While the objectives are fine-tuned under interferometrical control to meet the highest optical standards, cosmetic imperfections may exist in the objective and the tube assembly. Please rest assured that any imperfection in the telescope has been determined not to affect the optical performance.

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Availability

May 1st, 2025: We currently estimate new APO160FL F/11 orders to be delivered in Fall or Winter 2025.

Mount Recommendations

10Micron GM2000 HPS
10Micron AZ2000 HPS
Astro-Physics 1600GTO

Recommended Accessories

19" Losmandy Universal Dovetail Plate and Carrying Handle with F/11 Holder Brackets
14" Losmandy Universal Dovetail Plate
Optional 160FL Tube Rings
10×60 Baader Vario Finderscope with a TEC Finder Bracket and Base
7×50 Vixen Finderscope with a TEC Finder Bracket and Base
100mm Extender for eyepiece connection
Gutekunst Compact Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector (ADC) with the ADC Adapter Set

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