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IMPORTANT: Our store is located in Canada. All orders that include products manufactured outside of Canada or USA will be subject to tariffs and duties, regardless of the order value. US customers are responsible for all applicable duties and tariffs, and those will be billed by the carrier, except for the Lacerta upgrade kit, for which we collect them at checkout.

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Orion Optics UK VX6 Optical Tube Assembly
$676.01 - $739.64
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Orion Optics UK VX6 Optical Tube Assembly

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150mm (6") primary mirror diameter 750mm focal length at a fast f/5 focal ratio Standard 1/6 PV wavefront optics with Zygo test report Lightweight...

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$676.01 - $739.64
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$676.01
Orion Optics UK IDEAL 16 Optical Tube Assembly
$5,129.77 - $5,802.44
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$5,129.77

Orion Optics UK IDEAL 16 Optical Tube Assembly

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400mm (16") Primary Mirror 1600mm Focal Length Fast f/4 Focal Ratio Standard 1/6 PV Wavefront Optics with Zygo Report CNC-Machined 9-Point Mirror ...

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$3,985.33 - $4,281.25
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Orion Optics UK IDEAL 14 Optical Tube Assembly

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350mm (14") Primary Mirror 1600mm Focal Length (f/4.6) Standard 1/6 PV Wavefront Hand-Figured Optics CNC-Machined 9-Point Suspension Mirror Cell E...

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Orion Optics UK IDEAL 12L Optical Tube Assembly
$2,174.19 - $2,446.82
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$2,174.19

Orion Optics UK IDEAL 12L Optical Tube Assembly

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300mm (12") Primary Mirror Diameter 1600mm Focal Length (f/5.3) 1/6 PV Wavefront Standard Optical Accuracy Eris 2" Rack and Pinion Focuser 16kg No...

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Orion Optics UK IDEAL 12 Optical Tube Assembly
$2,160.49 - $2,433.12
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$2,160.49

Orion Optics UK IDEAL 12 Optical Tube Assembly

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300mm (12") Primary Mirror 1200mm Focal Length f/4 Focal Ratio 1/6 PV Wavefront Standard Optics 14kg Tube Weight Description FAQ Specifications...

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Orion Optics UK IDEAL 10L Optical Tube Assembly
$1,626.19 - $1,796.07
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$1,626.19

Orion Optics UK IDEAL 10L Optical Tube Assembly

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250mm (10-inch) primary mirror diameter 1600mm focal length (f/6.3) Standard 1/6 PV wavefront optical accuracy CNC-machined 9-point suspension mir...

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$1,626.19 - $1,796.07
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Orion Optics UK IDEAL 10 Optical Tube Assembly
$1,612.49 - $1,782.37
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$1,612.49

Orion Optics UK IDEAL 10 Optical Tube Assembly

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250mm (10-inch) Primary Mirror 1200mm Focal Length f/4.8 Focal Ratio Standard 1/6 PV Wavefront Hand-Figured Optics 11kg Nominal Tube Weight Des...

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$1,612.49 - $1,782.37
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Orion Optics UK IDEAL 8L Optical Tube Assembly
$1,233.00 - $1,330.27
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$1,233.00

Orion Optics UK IDEAL 8L Optical Tube Assembly

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200mm Primary Mirror 1200mm Focal Length (f/6) 1/6 PV Wavefront Standard Optics CNC 9-Point Suspension Mirror Cell Eris 2" Rack and Pinion Focuser...

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Orion Optics UK IDEAL 8 Optical Tube Assembly
$1,219.30 - $1,316.57
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$1,219.30

Orion Optics UK IDEAL 8 Optical Tube Assembly

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200mm (8") Primary Mirror 900mm Focal Length Fast f/4.5 Focal Ratio Guaranteed 1/6 PV Wavefront Standard Optics CNC-Machined 9-Point Mirror Cell 7...

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$1,219.30 - $1,316.57
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$1,219.30
Orion Optics UK IDEAL 6L Optical Tube Assembly
$698.70 - $763.09
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$698.70

Orion Optics UK IDEAL 6L Optical Tube Assembly

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150mm (6") Newtonian Reflector Optical Tube 1200mm Focal Length at an f/8 Focal Ratio Certified 1/6 PV Wavefront Primary Mirror Optics CNC-Machine...

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$698.70 - $763.09
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$698.70
Orion Optics UK IDEAL 6 Optical Tube Assembly
$685.00 - $749.39
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$685.00

Orion Optics UK IDEAL 6 Optical Tube Assembly

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150mm (6") Primary Mirror 750mm Focal Length (f/5) Standard 1/6 PV Wavefront Hand-Figured Optics Lightweight 4.5kg Aluminium Tube Eris 2" Rack &am...

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$685.00 - $749.39
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$685.00
Orion Optics UK CT16 Optical Tube Assembly
$7,582.95 - $7,582.95
$7,582.95
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$7,582.95

Orion Optics UK CT16 Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-CT16-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

400mm (16") Aperture 1600mm Focal Length (f/4) 1/10 PV Wavefront Standard Optics Carbon Fiber Sandwich Tube Construction 36kg Optical Tube Weight ...

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Orion Optics UK CT14 Optical Tube Assembly
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$6,695.19

Orion Optics UK CT14 Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-CT14-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

350mm (14") Aperture 1600mm Focal Length (f/4.6) Guaranteed 1/10 PV Wavefront Optics Carbon Fibre Sandwich Tube Construction 26kg Optical Tube Wei...

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Orion Optics UK CT12L Optical Tube Assembly
$4,590.87 - $4,590.87
$4,590.87
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$4,590.87

Orion Optics UK CT12L Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-CT12L-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

300mm (12") Aperture 1590mm Focal Length, f/5.3 Focal Ratio Standard 1/10 PV Wavefront Optics Carbon Fibre Sandwich Tube Construction 2" Focuser w...

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Orion Optics UK CT12 Optical Tube Assembly
$4,073.01 - $4,073.01
$4,073.01
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$4,073.01

Orion Optics UK CT12 Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-CT12-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

300mm (12") Aperture f/4 Newtonian Reflector 1200mm Focal Length Certified 1/10 PV Wavefront Primary Mirror Carbon Fiber Sandwich Tube Constructio...

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$4,073.01 - $4,073.01
$4,073.01
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$4,073.01
Orion Optics UK CT10L Optical Tube Assembly
$4,516.89 - $4,516.89
$4,516.89
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$4,516.89

Orion Optics UK CT10L Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-CT10L-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

250mm (10-inch) Aperture 1575mm Focal Length (f/6.3) Guaranteed 1/10 PV Wavefront Optics Carbon Fibre Sandwich Tube Construction 12.5kg Optical Tu...

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$4,516.89 - $4,516.89
$4,516.89
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$4,516.89
Orion Optics UK CT10 Optical Tube Assembly
$3,111.27 - $3,111.27
$3,111.27
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$3,111.27

Orion Optics UK CT10 Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-CT10-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

250mm (10") Aperture Newtonian Reflector 1200mm Focal Length f/4.8 Focal Ratio Guaranteed 1/10 PV Wavefront Optics Carbon Fibre Sandwich Construct...

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$3,111.27 - $3,111.27
$3,111.27
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$3,111.27
Orion Optics UK CT8 Optical Tube Assembly
$2,237.21 - $2,237.21
$2,237.21
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$2,237.21

Orion Optics UK CT8 Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-CT8-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

200mm (8") Aperture 900mm Focal Length (f/4.5) 1/10 PV Wavefront Certified Optics Carbon Fiber Sandwich Tube Construction 7kg Optical Tube Weight ...

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$2,237.21 - $2,237.21
$2,237.21
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$2,237.21
Orion Optics UK OMC200 De-Luxe Tube Assembly – Carbon Tube 1/8PV
$9,946.20 - $9,946.20
$9,946.20
$9,946.20 - $9,946.20
$9,946.20

Orion Optics UK OMC200 De-Luxe Tube Assembly – Carbon Tube 1/8PV

OOUK-OMC200-DE-LUXE-OPTICAL-TUBE

200mm (8") Maksutov-Cassegrain Optics 4000mm Focal Length f/20 Focal Ratio Guaranteed 1/8 PV Wavefront Accuracy Vented Carbon Fibre Tube Construct...

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$9,946.20 - $9,946.20
$9,946.20
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$9,946.20
Orion Optics UK OMC 185 De-Luxe Optical tube assembly
$2,596.15 - $2,596.15
$2,596.15
$2,596.15 - $2,596.15
$2,596.15

Orion Optics UK OMC 185 De-Luxe Optical tube assembly

OOUK-OMC-185-DE-LUXE-OPTICAL

Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design Sized between the OMC140 and OMC200 Built to order in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty ...

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$2,596.15 - $2,596.15
$2,596.15
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$2,596.15
Orion Optics UK OMC140 De-Luxe Tube Assembly
$1,330.00 - $1,330.00
$1,330.00
$1,330.00 - $1,330.00
$1,330.00

Orion Optics UK OMC140 De-Luxe Tube Assembly

OOUK-OMC-140-DE-LUXE-OPTICAL

140mm (5.5") Maksutov-Cassegrain Optics 2000mm Focal Length at f/14 Guaranteed 1/6 PV Wavefront Hand-Figured Optics Lightweight 3.5kg Carbon Fibre...

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$1,330.00 - $1,330.00
$1,330.00
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$1,330.00
Orion Optics UK ODK24Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly
$84,522.15 - $84,522.15
$84,522.15
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$84,522.15

Orion Optics UK ODK24Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-ODK24TR-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

Optimized Dall-Kirkham (ODK) Optical Design Corrected, Coma-Free Flat Field for Imaging Open Truss Tube for Thermal Stability and Rigidity Hand-Fi...

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$84,522.15 - $84,522.15
$84,522.15
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$84,522.15
Orion Optics UK ODK20Tr Optical tube assembly
$38,010.65 - $38,010.65
$38,010.65
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$38,010.65

Orion Optics UK ODK20Tr Optical tube assembly

OOUK-ODK20TR-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

500mm truss-tube Dall-Kirkham f/6.8 carbon-fibre-sandwich optics Open truss for shorter packed length Built to order in the UK Description Spec...

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$38,010.65 - $38,010.65
$38,010.65
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$38,010.65
Orion Optics UK ODK18Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly
$31,023.65 - $31,023.65
$31,023.65
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$31,023.65

Orion Optics UK ODK18Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-ODK18TR-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

Optimized Dall-Kirkham (ODK) Optical Design Open Truss Tube Framework Primary and Secondary Mirrors by Orion Optics UK Engineered for Astrophotogr...

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$31,023.65
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$31,023.65