Tele vue NP127fli Astrograph

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Article number:	NPF-5055
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Tele Vue Optics and Finger Lakes Instrumentation have teamed together to create a "turn-key," wide-field imaging system dedicated to the astro-imager. The flat-field, fast focal ratio, and short focal length of the NP127fli are a perfect match for the ProLine PL16803 camera. Together they produce over a 4° field of beautifully sharp stars!

The NP127fli has been designed to ideally position the Atlas focuser near the center of its travel. Tele Vue's "Large Field Corrector" lens sits within the Atlas and is properly located to accommodate the combined path length of FLI's CenterLine filter wheel and ProLine cameras. All connections use FLI's Zero Tilt Adapter system. Additionally, Tele Vue's unique image plane tilt correction is incorporated into the new rear section of the NP127fli. In the final stage of the build process at Tele Vue, each scope is set-up so that the imaging train will be as close to perfectly adjusted as possible. User adjustability is built-in to allow for any possible differences between a customer's existing pieces of equipment.

NP127fli with FLI Atlas focuser, CenterLine filter wheel and ProLine camera (not shown).

NP127fli Hard Case Specifications

Custom fitted case fits TV-NP127fli only.
Supports telescope by the tube, taking pressure off the front cell and focuser pinion.
Case is balanced when scope is inside.
Positive lock latches with locks.
You can keep the mount Mount Ring on the scope.
Retaining mechanism holds case lid open at 90°.
Approximate maximum exterior dimensions: 40 x 10¾ x 9-inches (102 x 27 x 23-cm).
Approximate empty weight: 12.75-lb (5.8-kg).

NP127fli included hard case with embossed logo.

NP127fli hard case fully open.

NP127fli hard case ... NP127fli hard case with NP127fli scope inside

Specifications

TV – NP127fli Astrograph
Type	APO (Nagler-Petzval) Refractor (Elements/Groups: 5/3)
Objective (mm)	127
Focal Length (mm)	680
Focal Ratio (f/#)	5.3
Length OTA (inch)	35.8 (without FLI hardware)
Maximum Imaging Field (deg.)	4.3 (52mm diagonal chip)
Weight OTA (lbs)	15.7

Included Accessories

TV-NP127fli Astrograph

Image plane tilt correction system
Built-in Tele Vue Large Field Corrector lens
Screw-on metal lens cover
Rings with 3 point mounting
Hard-shell carry case

Required Accessories

TV-NP127fli Astrograph
Finger Lakes Instrumentation (FLI) Atlas focuser FLI CenterLine filter wheel FLI ProLine cameras

Gordon Haynes Images Online

with the FLI ProLine 16803 CCD camera

Gordon Haynes First-Light Images

with the FLI ProLine 16803 CCD camera

This astrograph saw first light in the hands of Gordon Haynes of the UK. The complete imaging chain consists of the Tele Vue NP127FLI astrograph + FLI Atlas focuser + FLI CenterLine filter wheel + FLI ProLine 16803 CCD camera (4096x4096 9micron pixels with a diagonal of 52.1mm). All connections made with FLI Zero Tilt Adapters.

“Although David [Nagler] mentioned ... that there is some tweaking available to the end user I didn't find this necessary so the first light image is produced from the system as it arrived. From my perspective and first use it is truly plug and play.”

“The system is proving to be very easy to use and the focus is very stable with checks necessary only after meridian flips and filter changes — not due to temperature changes. Only one adjustment was necessary for this [Andromeda Galaxy] image.”

— Gordon Haynes

Viel Nebula in Cygnus - First Light Image
(HST pallete)
13x10' Ha, 17x10' OIII, 23x10' SII

M31 - Andromeda Galaxy
(LRGB)
26x10' Luminance, 12x10; Red, 8x10' Green, 11x10' Blue

Gordon Haynes 2015 Images

with the FLI ProLine 16803 CCD camera

M78 - Reflection Nebula in Orion include: NGC-2064, NGC-2067 and NGC-2071
(LRGB)
28x10' Luminance, 12x10' Red, 8x10' Green, 12x10' Blue

Gordon Haynes 2013 - 2014 Images

with the FLI ProLine 16803 CCD camera

M42 - Orion Nebula
(HST pallete)
12x5' Ha, 14x5' OIII, 12x5' SII

Markarian Chain of Galaxies
(LRGB)
30x10' Luminance, 12x10' Red, 12x10' Green, 12x10' Blue

M45 - Pleiades Star Cluster
(LRGB)
20x10' Luminance, 12x10' Red, 12x10' Green, 12x10' Blue

NGC-2244 - Rosette Nebula
(HST palette)
24x10' Ha, 18x10' OIII, 24x10' SII

NGC-1499 - California Nebula
(HST palette)
20x10' Ha, 24x10' OIII, 18x10' SIII

IC1805 and IC1848 - Heart and Soul Nebulae
(HST palette)

IC1396 - Elephant's Trunk Nebulae
(HST palette)

M81 and M82 - Bode and Cigar Galaxies
(H-alpha,RGB)

NGC-7000, IC 5070 and IC 5067 - North American and Pelican Nebulae
(HST palette)

NGC-6888 - Crescent Nebula
(HST palette)

NGC-7000, IC 5070 and IC 5067 - North American and Pelican Nebulae
(H-alpha)

Sh2-119 - Sharpless 119 Nebula in Cygnus
(HST palette)

Sh2-129 - The Flying Bat Nebula
(HST palette)

Sh2-101 - Tulip Nebula
(HST palette)

Wolfgang Promper 2014 Images

with FLI ProLine 16803 & MicroLine 694 CCD Cameras

“Regarding my thoughts it is quite easy, I have used all kinds of telescopes over the years, different brands and sizes but the Tele Vue-NP127fli was the first one that was perfect out of the box, without the slightest tweak needed, plus the outstanding sharpness, field correction, and rigidity, to me it is a perfect instrument.”

— Wolfgang Promper