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TEJRAJ AND Co. is proud to announce another premium telescopes – Founder Optics now available in INDIA excusively at www.tejraj.com

The optics are quite unique. Like Takahashi TOA, each element is fully separated. So it should be classified at the different level from the conventional triplet objective lenses.

It is now called it "Super Triplet" or FST (Fully Separated Triplet) optical lens system designed by a legendary optical designer. There are only two in this type of designs commercially available – TOA & FOT.

The spherical aberration data sheets provided by Long Perng – the name of the manufacturer indicates g to c lines are just straight up and all lines are gathered within 100 micron range in FOT 86 and 150 micron in FOT106. It’s quite amazing.

 
Features
Optical System: 2 ED APO Triplet
(Fully Separated Elements)
Clear Aperture: 106mm
Focal Length: 636mm
Image Circle (with Field Flattener): ψ44mm
Focuser: 2.7’’ Rack & Pinion Patented Focuser
(Twist Lock)
Weight:
OTA 5.5kg/ with Tube Ring: 6.7kg
Diameter of Main Tube: 113mm
Tube Length:
Fully Retracted: 557mm
Fully Extended: 650mm
 
What's In The Box
High Quality Aluminum Case with Key
FOT106 with Patent Rack & Pinion Focuser
1.25’’/ 2’’ Twist Lock Adapter
Crank Handle with 1pc 1/4"-20 Hexagon Screw
Tube Rings with 4pcs Dovetail Screws
Star Finder Shoe
Field Flattener (M42) with Exchangeable M48 Adapter
7’’ Vixen Type Mount Dovetail
Quality Certification Card with Serial Number
Cleaning Cloth
Dust Caps (for Objective Lens)
 
Specifications
Lens diameter: 106mm
F ratio: f/6
Focal length: 636mm
Lens type: Triplet APO
Lens coating: Fully Multi-Coated
Lens elements: 1 x FPL-53, 1 x FPL-51, 1 x Lanthanum - Air Spaced
Focuser: Heavy duty Rack & Pinion Patented Hybrid drive with lock mechanism & 8 kg payload
Flattener: Dedicated 1x M42 thread with M48 adapter included
Tube: Aluminium
Tube weight: About 7kg
Accessories: Optical Ronchi test, Handle carry bag with groove for Red Dot Finder, Finderscope base, tube rings, Vixen dovetail, Foam lined carry case
 
WARNING
Never look at the sun through your scope. Doing so can cause permanent damage to your eyes, including blindness.
Always be sure your scope is properly held, secured, or stored.
 
About Founder Optics
Founder Optics – FOT series is 2 ED APO Triplet refractor designed by famous optical designer in Japan, and made in Taiwan.

Founder Optics brand originated in Japan. The quality is acknowledged by Japanese market through many optics experts, astro photographers, and high end amateurs. With the leading edge of Japan optics knowledge and a series of verifications, Founder Optics become famous and known for the impressive performance.

Manufactured by a Taiwan famous telescope manufacturer who has over 45 years experience in producing optical products. As an expert, we achieved the highest quality control for every unit by a series of strict collimation tests and Ronchi tests on quality assurance. As well, with the half of century experience of high precision machining process and the assembly techniques, Founder Optics brings the consumer a product with more value with amazing performance. Every unit comes with a quality certification card and serial number to guarantee quality when shipped out of factory. By doing so, customers are assured confidence when buying with Founders Optics.

Founder Optics aims to bring users the best use experience. Whether you are taking a photo or observing with the naked eyes, you can see it’s extremely bright, crystal clear and superb sharp. The image is close to zero aberration, zero distortion, and with the high contrast which give you the most realistic image to your eyes.

Besides, the dedicated field flattener with M42, and M48 adapter in the box provide a convenience for user according to the camera requirement.

Our goal is to optimize user experience and offer you the most stunning view by creating more product values with high quality and innovative design.