Guide to Refractor Optics - Choosing the Best Telescope for You!

With so many different types of refractor optics available, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. From Achromat to Apochromat, ED glass to Petzval, Classic long focus refractors to Short tube refractors, the options may seem endless. But fear not! this comprehensive guide will walk you through the differences and help you determine which refractor optic is right for you.

**Achromat Refractors** (FLO Affiliate links)

Sky-Watcher https://www.firstlightoptics.com/refractors/ref/astrolavista/

Bresser https://www.firstlightoptics.com/bresser-telescopes/bresser-messier-ar-102l-1000-refractor-ota/ref/astrolavista/
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/bresser-telescopes/bresser-messier-ar-127l-1200-refractor-ota/ref/astrolavista/ (this is a big scope!)
**ED Doublet Refractors**

Sky-Watcher https://www.firstlightoptics.com/ed-pro/ref/astrolavista/

StellaMira https://www.firstlightoptics.com/stellamira-telescopes/stellamira-66mm-ed-f6-refractor-telescope/ref/astrolavista/
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/stellamira-telescopes/stellamira-80mm-ed-f625-refractor-telescope/ref/astrolavista/
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/stellamira-telescopes/stellamira-80mm-ed-f10-refractor-telescope-with-rp-focuser/ref/astrolavista/
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/stellamira-telescopes/stellamira-110mm-ed-f6-refractor-telescope/ref/astrolavista/

William Optics https://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics/william-optics-zenithstar-61-ii-apo/ref/astrolavista/
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics/william-optics-zenithstar-73-iii-apo.html

Starfield https://www.firstlightoptics.com/starfield-telescopes/starfield-102mm-f7-ed-doublet-refractor/ref/astrolavista/
**Triplet Apochromatic Refractors**

Sky-Watcher https://www.firstlightoptics.com/esprit-professional-refractors/ref/astrolavista/

StellaMira https://www.firstlightoptics.com/stellamira-telescopes/stellamira-90mm-ed-triplet-f6-refractor-telescope/ref/astrolavista/

William Optics https://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics/william-optics-gt-71-ii-2019-checked-tuned/ref/astrolavista/
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics/william-optics-gt-81-iv-checked-tuned/ref/astrolavista/
**Petzval Astrograph Refractors**

Askar https://www.firstlightoptics.com/askar-telescopes.html

William Optics https://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics/william-optics-redcat-51-v1-5-apo-f49/ref/astrolavista/
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/william-optics/william-optics-black-white-cat-51-v2-limited-edition/ref/astrolavista/
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