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OTA · MSRP $6,395

Stellarvue SVX140T-R Raptor

Key specifications

Aperture140 mm
Focal length938 mm
Focal ratiof/6.7
Optical designTriplet APO
Weight8.07 kg

All specifications

Lens coatingBroadband full multi-coating on every surface
Focuser typeStellarvue 3" rack-and-pinion, 8:1 reduction, 4.5" travel
Tube length774.7 mm

About

The carbon-fibre Raptor version of Stellarvue's 140 mm f/6.7 apo triplet: an air-spaced, hand-figured objective of extra-low-dispersion and Lanthanum elements in an adjustable steel cell, rated at 0.96 Strehl or better on their Zygo interferometer. The carbon tube has anodised aluminium fittings, an ultra-flat black fully baffled interior and a retracting carbon dew shield. A test report and an SKB waterproof hard case with custom-cut foam are included.