The Draco 62, by Founder Optics, is a cutting-edge astrograph with a quintuplet refractor design, optimized for deep-sky imaging at f/3.9 with its reducer. It's lightweight, nitrogen-injected for fog and waterproof resilience, and boasts simple collimation with high mechanical stability. It includes versatile adapters and is designed for both astrophotography and observation.
Draco 62, a quintuplet imaging refractor telescope from Founder Optics
- Quintuple Astrophotography Refractor
- D62, F300, f/4.8
- f/3.9 with 0.83x reducer
- Designed for Astrophotography
- Model No: Draco62
- Optical system: 5+2 elements (with reducer) , ED lens, air-spaced
- Focuser: 2’’ Rack & Pinion, 1:10 fine focuser
- Image circle: 44mm
- Back focus distance: 55mm
- Weight: 2.4kg (refractor OTA), 3.2kg (tube ring, handle, tactical rail)
Draco 62 features:
- ED APO Lens: Five-element air-spaced design using ED APO glass.
- Dedicated 0.83x Reducer-f/3.9: Fast f/3.9 focal ratio is ideal for deep sky astrophotography.
- Waterproof & Fogproof: Nitrogen injected for waterproof IP67 rating. Hydrophobic coating on the air surface of the lens. No need to worry about the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors.
- Unique Collimation Adjustment: Special design collimation function. Built-in ball bearing and spring structure, simplifying the twelve screws into two. Easy adjustment and accurate!
- Mechanical Stability: Threaded way to connect. Reduce the risk of unwanted focuser movement caused by the focuser sagging during installation.
- Compatibility for Camera Adapter: Supports ZWO cameras, provides M54, and M48 adapters, and can also be used with Founder Optics T2 ring mount for all camera types.
- Rack & Pinion Focuser: One piece design Rack & Pinion focuser and draw tube. This integrated structure reduces the mechanical clearance and assembly tolerance. Compatible with ZWO EAF.
- Lightweight: Only weighs 2.4kg. It’s 3.2kg including the tube ring, handle, and dovetail plate.
- Perfect Accessories for Mounting: Multi-functional handle, combined with the tube ring and dovetail plate. Comes with tactical slide rails to provide multiple connection options.
- Quick Dew Shield Lock Ring: Provides a quick dew shield locking ring, which can tighten evenly, firmly, and quickly.
- Observation: Supports astronomical observation at the same time. One model for two uses.
Founder Optics specifications for the Draco 62 quintuplet imaging refractor telescope
- Optical system: 5+2 = 7 Elements, Quintuplet refractor + 0.83x reducer
- Aperture: 62mm
- Focal length: 300mm
- Focal ratio: f/4.8; f/3.9 with included 0.83x reducer
- Focuser: 2’’ Rack & Pinion, 1:10 fine focuser
- Objective lens: Quintuplet, air-spaced ED APO lens
- Image circle: 44mm
- Back focus distance: 55mm
- Weight: 2.4kg (refractor OTA), 3.2kg (tube ring, handle, tactical rail)
What's in the Draco 62 box:
- Draco 62 Quintuplet Astrophotography Refractor
- - 0.83x Focal Reducer for Draco 62
- - M48 Adapter for Draco 62
- - M54 Adapter for Draco 62
- - 1.25'' 90 degree Mirror Dielectric Diagonal
- - Diagonal Adapter
- - Tube Ring
- - Dovetail Plate
- - Tactical rail