ToupTek Hope D60
ToupTek Hope D60 Planar APO Astronomy Telescope
The ToupTek HOPE D60 is a compact, purpose-built astrograph that’s friendly enough for a first imaging scope—but sharp and fast enough to stay in your lineup long after you’ve “graduated.” It’s a 5-element Planar APO refractor with a built-in field flattener, so you get wide, flat, pinpoint stars across a full-frame sensor without playing the usual spacer/backfocus guessing game. With a speedy f/4.66 focal ratio, it’s a strong pick for big nebulae, galaxies, and star fields—especially when you want impressive results in shorter exposures.
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True astrograph design: Planar APO refractor with a built-in flattener for wide, flat fields
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5-element PAPO optical system using SD glass + lanthanum glass for near-zero chromatic aberration and accurate color
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Diffraction-limited clarity with exceptionally tight star profiles
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Central RMS spot size < 1.1 µm
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Full-frame edge RMS < 2.3 µm
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Full-frame ready (44mm image circle) with sharp stars across the entire field
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Even illumination: >90% relative illumination at the 44mm edge (brightness drop <10%), helping keep corners clean and bright
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Fast f/4.66 focal ratio for high imaging efficiency and wide-field deep-sky work
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Built-in field flattener simplifies the imaging train—no extra flattener purchase, no extra backfocus math
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Optimal focus at 55mm connection distance for straightforward camera spacing
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Beginner-friendly setup: dual-speed focusing, clear scale, and practical threaded interfaces
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Not just deep-sky: suitable for deep-sky, lunar, and solar photography, plus general photography use cases
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Compact travel-ready OTA: only 255mm long with the dew shield retracted
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Rugged build: CNC-machined, high-strength aluminum alloy designed to resist vibration and temperature changes
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Stray light control: blackened lens tube + retractable hood for improved contrast and uniformity
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3-inch focuser with 30mm travel, coarse & fine adjustment, and zero backlash feel
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Electric focuser friendly: compatible with electronic focusers from multiple brands
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360° CAA rotation for easy framing without disassembling your imaging train
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Handle + dovetail integration for stable mounting and easy accessory expansion
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Camera interface flexibility: includes M48 adapter; optional M54 adapter available for larger-format setups
Important note (from the provided info): Because the system is engineered around a precise focal plane/working distance, using a star diagonal for visual observing is not recommended.
Specifications
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Optical design: 5-element Planar Apochromat (PAPO)
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Glass types: SD glass + lanthanum glass (near-zero chromatic aberration)
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Focal ratio: f/4.66
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Field correction: Built-in field flattener (native flat-field)
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Image circle: 44mm (full-frame coverage)
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Recommended connection distance: 55mm
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Spot performance:
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Central RMS spot size < 1.1 µm
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Full-frame edge RMS < 2.3 µm
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Relative illumination: >90% at 44mm edge
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Focuser: 3-inch, 30mm travel, coarse + fine adjustment, zero-backlash design
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Rotation: 360° CAA rotator
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Tube construction: High-strength aluminum alloy, CNC-machined; blackened lens tube
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Dew shield: Retractable hood with magnetic positioning
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OTA length: 255mm (dew shield retracted)
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Adapters: M48 included, M54 optional
What’s in the box?
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ToupTek HOPE D60 Planar APO OTA with built-in field flattener
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Integrated handle + dovetail system
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Retractable dew shield/hood
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M48 adapter (standard)
