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Length of the dew shield from front to back: 82mm
Outside diameter of scope behind dew shield (for dew heaters): 76mm
Minimum length for dew heater (circumference): 9.4”

Length of optical tube

Dew shield retracted and focuser retracted (from rotator ring): 223mm
Dew shield extended and focuser extended (from rotator ring): 348mm
Dew shield retracted and focuser extended (from rotator ring): 298mm
Dew shield extended and focuser retracted (from rotator ring): 273mm

Focal length: 360mm
Dew shield outside diameter: 80mm
Weight of scope without field flattener: 3lbs 11oz
 (Weight includes the 2” and 2” to 1.25” eyepiece 

adapter.)
Weight with field flattener: 3lbs 13oz

The Apertura 60EDR is an f/6 apochromatic 
doublet utilizing two elements of FPL-53 
glass. It has a lens diameter of 60mm, a 
focal length of 360mm, and weight of 3lbs 
and 13oz with the field flattener attached.

THE SCOPE

TUBE MEA

SUREMENTS

60EDR & FIELD FLATTENER: TECH SPECS

Summary of Contents for 60EDR

Page 1: ...extended from rotator ring 298mm Dew shield extended and focuser retracted from rotator ring 273mm Focal length 360mm Dew shield outside diameter 80mm Weight of scope without field flattener 3lbs 11oz Weight includes the 2 and 2 to 1 25 eyepiece adapter Weight with field flattener 3lbs 13oz The Apertura 60EDR is an f 6 apochromatic doublet utilizing two elements of FPL 53 glass It has a lens diameter ...

Page 2: ...different cameras accessories in their imaging train This field flattener features m48 male threads on the camera side and m54 male threads on the telescope side field flattener Corrected imaging circle of field flattener Full frame Allows for 2 filter see mechanical drawing Field flattener backfocus requirement 58mm see mechanical drawing The field flattener requires 58mm of backfocus Adjust field flattene...

Page 3: ... needed for tension knob 2mm Thumb screw thread pitch m4 x 0 7tpi Screws securing finder shoe Screw size m4 x 0 7tpi Hex size for original screw 2 5mm Spacing between mounting holes 20mm Finder shoe requirements Synta Style finder shoe with vertical and horizontal mounting holes Apertura finder shoe recommended The focuser on the Apertura 60EDR is a dual speed 10 1 focuser with a fine tune adjustment ...

Page 4: ...th brass compression ring to adjust your diagonal for comfortable viewing Weight of dovetail ring L Bracket 5 5oz This ring is reversible for proper balance with shorter dovetails Threads on bottom of L bracket Top and bottom 1 4 20 Central hole 3 8 16 Spacing between top and bottom 1 4 20 holes 30mm Thread pitch of rotator m54 x 0 75tpi Thread depth of rotator 8mm Both 2 and 2 to 1 25 eyepiece ad...

Page 5: ... the coarse knob slightly more as there will be an other hex screw you must loosen Flashlight recommended Step 3 Pull the coarse adjustment knob off Step 4 Attach the correct ZWO EAF coupler by sliding it onto the focuser shaft Tighten down the coupler using the provided hex screws Step 5 Slide ZWO EAF gear shaft into the other end of the coupler Tighten down the ZWO EAF gear shaft using the provi...

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