ToupTek HOPE D60 60/280 Tilter Apochromatic Refractor

Integrated Tilt Flange
Five Lenses: Integrated Full-Frame Field Flattener
Compatible with Standard Focus Motors
Two Finder Shoes and Mounting Rail
Carrying Case Included



The ToupTek HOPE D60 is an outstanding telescope for astrophotography. Unlike bulky reflector telescopes, this compact Planar APO refractor remains uncompromisingly portable. Its professional five-element optical system minimizes chromatic aberration and delivers diffraction-limited clarity.

With its fast f/4.66 focal ratio and integrated field-flattening element, the HOPE D60 is a true astrograph, delivering a wide, corrected field of view without the need for additional accessories. A dual-speed focuser and versatile threaded connections simplify setup and provide advanced users with precise control when imaging galaxies, nebulae, and star fields.

The HOPE D60 combines beginner-friendly simplicity with professional-grade performance, making it a telescope that will accompany you throughout your astronomical journey. 

5-Element Planar Apochromatic (PAPO) Lens Design: A combination of SD glass and Lanthanum glass ensures virtually zero chromatic aberration and precise color fidelity. 
Built-in Field Flattener Optics: Achieves image correction up to full-frame sensor size—free of vignetting and distortion—producing perfectly round, razor-sharp stars. 
Fast f/4.66 Focal Ratio: High light-gathering power for capturing wide-field deep-sky objects, revealing fine details even during short exposure times. Precise Mechanical Design
Compact and robust OTA
Various connection threads
Compatible with electric focus motors from many brands
Versatile application: Suitable for deep-sky, lunar, and solar photography (the latter only with a dedicated solar filter)
In addition to astronomical use, also suitable for everyday photography.

Technical Specifications
Optics
Type
Refractor
Design
Apochromat
Aperture (mm)
60
Focal Length (mm)
280
Focal Ratio (f/)
4.66
Resolving Power (arcseconds)
1.93
Light Gathering Power (relative to a 7mm pupil)
73x
Lens Design
Quintuplet
Tube Weight (kg)
3.5
Tube Diameter (mm)
93
Tube Length (mm)
255
Tube Material
Aluminum
Transport Length (mm)
255
Coating
FMC
Internal Baffles
Yes
Tube Construction
Full Tube
Dew Shield Diameter (mm)
93
Focuser
Design
Rack & Pinion
Connection Thread (Camera Side)
M48
Back Focus (mm)
58 (From M48 thread)
Clear Aperture (mm)
40
Motorized
No
Load Capacity (kg)
5
Reduction
1:10 Dual Speed
Adjustment Range (mm)
30
Tilting Flange
Yes
Rotatable
Yes
Mounting
Design
OTA
Included Accessories
Dew Shield
Yes
Corrector
Integrated
Dovetail Bar
Arca-Swiss & Vixen-Style
Tripod Thread
1/4" & 3/8"
Carrying Handle
Yes
Extension Tubes
No
Carrying Case
Yes
Finder Shoe
Vixen/Skywatcher Style
Eyepiece Adapter
None
Tube Rings
Yes
General
Width (mm)
151
Height (mm)
180
Applications
Astrophotography
Yes
Moon & Planets
No Recommended for...
Nature Observation
No
Nebulae & Galaxies
Yes
The Sun
No (only with a suitable solar filter)
Recommended for...
Beginners
No
Advanced Users
Yes
Observatories
No