{"product_id":"svbony-sv550-122mm-apo-refractor-telescope-ota","title":"SVBONY SV550 122mm APO Refractor Telescope OTA","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80mm Aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/6 Focal Ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e480mm Focal Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApochromatic Triplet Lens with FPL-51 ED Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Multi-Coated (SMC) Optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2900g Barrel Weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSVBONY SV550 80mm f\/6 APO Triplet Refractor Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV550 80mm f\/6 APO Triplet Refractor delivers true apochromatic imaging with its 80mm aperture and 480mm focal length. Its air-spaced triplet lens, featuring one FPL-51 ED glass element, achieves a theoretical resolution of 1.45 arc seconds and reaches a limiting stellar magnitude of 11.6, producing high-contrast images free of false color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e80mm f\/6 Triplet APO: High-Contrast Views with FPL-51 Glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the SV550 is an 80mm air-spaced apochromatic triplet objective. This design utilizes an FPL-51 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element to precisely focus red, green, and blue wavelengths to the same point, virtually eliminating the chromatic aberration or \"purple fringing\" seen in simpler achromats and some ED doublets. The Super Multi-Coated (SMC) optics ensure maximum light transmission for bright, high-contrast views of both planetary details and faint deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 480mm Focal Length for Wide-Field Astrophotography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a native focal length of 480mm and a fast f\/6 focal ratio, the SV550 80 is optimized for wide-field astrophotography. This combination is ideal for capturing large celestial targets like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the Pleiades (M45), or sweeping regions of the Milky Way. For imagers seeking pinpoint stars across the entire frame, the addition of a dedicated field flattener is necessary to correct for natural field curvature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2900g OTA: A Portable Platform for Modern Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical tube assembly weighs in at a manageable 2900g (barrel weight), making the SV550 80 an excellent choice for portable imaging setups. This low weight reduces the demands on your equatorial mount, allowing for stable tracking on a wide variety of platforms, from compact star trackers to mid-size GoTo mounts. The telescope includes a 150-175mm dovetail plate for secure and straightforward mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSV550 80 APO vs. Standard 80mm ED Doublets: The Triplet Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile an 80mm ED doublet refractor offers good color correction, the SV550's triplet design provides a superior level of performance, particularly for astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eED Doublet Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doublets are typically lighter, cool down faster, and are more affordable, making them excellent visual instruments and entry points into imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSV550 Triplet Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The third lens element in the SV550 allows for a higher degree of color correction, significantly reducing residual spherical and chromatic aberration. This results in tighter star points and a complete absence of color fringing on bright objects like Sirius or Vega, a critical factor for producing clean, high-fidelity astrophotos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of mount do I need for the SVBONY SV550 80 telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a barrel weight of \u003cstrong\u003e2900g\u003c\/strong\u003e, the SV550 80 is relatively lightweight. For visual use, a solid alt-azimuth mount is sufficient. For long-exposure astrophotography, a German equatorial mount with a payload capacity of at least 15-20 lbs (like a Celestron AVX or Sky-Watcher HEQ5) is recommended to handle the telescope plus a camera, guidescope, and other accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the SV550 80's FPL-51 glass perform on bright stars like Vega?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apochromatic triplet design incorporating \u003cstrong\u003eFPL-51 ED glass\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically engineered to minimize chromatic aberration. When focused on a bright, blue-white star like Vega, you will see a clean, sharp point of light without the distracting purple halo common in achromatic or less-corrected doublet refractors. This high level of color fidelity is a key benefit for both visual observers and astrophotographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need a field flattener for imaging with the SVBONY SV550 80?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like all refractors, the SV550 80 has natural field curvature, which can cause stars at the edge of an image to appear slightly elongated. To achieve pinpoint stars across the entire field of view, especially with cameras using APS-C or larger sensors, a dedicated field flattener is essential. The SVBONY SV209 0.8x reducer\/flattener is designed for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the SVBONY SV550 80 suitable for planetary viewing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its \u003cstrong\u003e480mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e is optimized for wide-field deep-sky objects, the SV550 80's high-quality apochromatic optics make it a capable planetary instrument. By using a high-quality Barlow lens to increase the magnification, you can achieve sharp, high-contrast views of Jupiter's cloud bands, Saturn's rings, and details on Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the SVBONY SV550 80 for visual astronomy on targets like the Orion Nebula (M42)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The \u003cstrong\u003ef\/6 focal ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e and 80mm aperture provide a bright, wide field of view that is perfect for large deep-sky objects. With a low-power, wide-field eyepiece, the Orion Nebula (M42), the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), and large open clusters like the Pleiades (M45) will be beautifully framed against a dark sky background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the 1.45 arc second resolution of the SV550 80 mean in practice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1.45 arc second\u003c\/strong\u003e resolution (Dawes' Limit) represents the telescope's theoretical ability to distinguish between two closely spaced stars under perfect atmospheric conditions. This resolving power allows you to split tight double stars like Albireo (Beta Cygni) with distinct color separation and to discern fine details in lunar craters and planetary features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVBONY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApochromatic Refractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-Spaced Triplet 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