Tri-TCC Telecompressor Corrector for 130GTX serial # 130GTX-600 to 130GTX-885, 889, 890 (13035TCC-2)

July 2024: The 13035TCC-2 is in production with estimated release in the Fall 2024.  It was designed in response to requests for higher performance when using the latest CMOS cameras. Please sign up to be notified when this product is available. 

Application: Ideal for imaging with CMOS, DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

This optimized Tri-TCC design uses three matched glass elements assembled into an air-spaced Super ED triplet lens assembly to produce an F/5 photographic speed. The telecompressor design uses Lanthanum high-index glass and high-grade SD elements to produce sharp detail over a 35mm full-frame format. All mechanical parts, including the covers, are beautifully machined anodized aluminum with a lustrous black finish. The barrel design uses a unique dovetail for quick attachment to the focuser without introducing tilt into the optical system.  

The 130GTX operating at f/5.0 (0.79x compression) is an ideal match for the full-format CMOS cameras currently popular amongst astro-imagers. Extreme detail can be captured in very short time thanks to the fast focal ratio. This accessory is a must for fastidious astro-imagers, as the TCC provides an extended color-correction range far beyond the visible range, producing high-resolution images from the latest technology in CMOS sensors. Wide-field images will be highly detailed which allows the astro-imager to make very large prints without doing time-consuming mosaics. 

Choose the appropriate version for your refractor

For the 130GTX, look closely at your dew shield, in most cases, to determine which version you need. You may also refer to your original sales order. The serial number is difficult to see on the lens. 

Part # 13035TCC-2

• 130mm StarFire GTX serial # 130GTX-600 to 130GTX-885 (shipped from 2015 to Dec 2019) and 130GTX-889 and 130GTX-890 (shipped 2024). The dew shield does NOT have a thumbscrew for lockdown.

Part # 13035TCC-3

• 130mm StarFire GTX serial # 130GTX-886, 130GTX-887 and 130GTX-888 shipped in Fall 2019.  The dew shield does NOT have a thumbscrew for lockdown.
• 130mm StarFire GTX serial # 130GTX-900 and higher. These were shipped from October 2020 to the present. The dew shield INCLUDES a thumbscrew for lockdown. 
• 130mm StarFire GT scope that has been upgraded to our 3.5" focuser. (04-22-23: Correction made to show that 13035FF-3 is the correct version for these scopes)

13035TCC-2 Includes

• 130TCC housing with optics optimized for this version. 
• Two beautifully machined anodized aluminum covers
• 13035TCC-2 Decal to differentiate from similar assemblies