Product Overview
xperience legendary Televue performance with the TV-101 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope, paired with the Gibraltar Mount and Tripod, and enhanced with the precision Starbeam reflex sight.
This premium setup is designed for astronomers who expect exceptional optical performance, smooth mechanical precision, and an elegant, portable design.
With its 101mm aperture and f/5.4 Petzval optical system, the TV-101 delivers breathtaking, color-corrected images that remain sharp across the entire field of view. Combined with the smooth tracking of the Gibraltar mount and intuitive aiming of the Starbeam finder, this package is both beautiful and highly functional — a true complete observing system.
Optical Excellence
At the heart of the TV-101 lies Televue’s world-renowned four-element Petzval design — a combination of a front air-spaced doublet objective and a rear field-flattening doublet. This optical configuration provides a flat, distortion-free image plane, making it ideal for both wide-field visual observing and astrophotography.
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Virtually zero chromatic aberration for true-color performance
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High contrast and pinpoint stars across a wide field
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Exceptional sharpness and brightness for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky viewing
From sweeping star fields and glowing nebulae to crisp lunar landscapes and planetary details, the TV-101 delivers breathtaking results every time.
Precision Mount & Tripod
Included is the Televue Gibraltar Alt-Azimuth Mount with solid hardwood tripod, specifically designed for the TV-101. Its buttery-smooth motion and fine altitude and azimuth control make it easy to follow celestial objects with precision and comfort.
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Rock-solid stability for the optical tube
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Smooth tracking with fluid movement
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Elegant, furniture-grade hardwood tripod for durability and aesthetics
Whether you’re at home under dark skies or setting up at a remote site, the Gibraltar mount provides effortless operation and stability, enhancing the observing experience.
Starbeam Reflex Sight
The included Televue Starbeam sight adds intuitive aiming precision to your setup. With its illuminated red dot projected against the night sky, the Starbeam makes target acquisition effortless. Simply look through the sight and place the red dot where you want to observe — the telescope follows perfectly.
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Adjustable brightness for night or twilight use
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Parallax-free aiming
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Solid, lightweight construction that complements the TV-101
The Starbeam transforms setup and alignment into a quick, accurate process, especially valuable for observers switching between targets frequently.
Key Specifications
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Aperture: 101mm (4.0")
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Focal Length: 540mm
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Focal Ratio: f/5.4
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Optical Design: Four-element Petzval (air-spaced doublet objective + rear doublet field flattener)
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Barrel Size: 2" focuser with 1.25" adapter
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Apparent Field of View: Up to 4.9° with 2" eyepieces
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Mount Type: Televue Gibraltar Alt-Azimuth Mount with Hardwood Tripod
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Finder: Televue Starbeam Reflex Sight
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Included Items: Original caps, Gibraltar mount, tripod, and Starbeam sight
