AstroSystems offers the TeleKit in a variety of sizes: 10, 12.5, 13.1, 14.5, 16, 17.5, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30 and 32 inch truss tube telescope kits. What we are really offering is an opportunity for you to experience the pride and satisfaction of building your own, top-quality telescope. It's easy for an individual to spend more attention to detail and more time on fine finishing than commercial suppliers. You can also customize the design and feel confident adding any options desired. A 20-40% savings will be realized over purchasing a premium finished truss tube telescope. We supply all the hard to find or fabricate components, including a light shroud for the trusses and 10" transport wheels and handles. We also supply all the precision cut wood components which are routed with CNC technology. Only the highest quality stainless steel hardware is included.
These kits include everything but the OPTICS
...(AstroSystems can supply the optics or direct you to several
opticians to obtain your primary mirror).
Check our available Telekits page to see what sizes are immediately available.
See Peter Argenziano's write-up on his experiences building a 13.1" Telekit. Many pages of information and extensive color photos at http://mpgf.net/buildit.htm
See what Stacey Thater writes about his experiences at www.cloudynights.com/howto/telekit.htm
Read what Telekit owners have to say on the Customer Comments page.
A complete list of supplied components and materials is in the frequently asked questions.
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TK-10 |
$1150.00 |
TK-14.5 |
$1350.00 |
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TK-12.5 |
$1250.00 |
TK-15 |
$1400.00 |
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TK-13.1 |
$1250.00 |
TK-16 |
$1500.00 |
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TK-17.5/18 |
$1700.00 |
TK-25 |
$3400.00 |
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TK-20 |
$1900.00 |
TK-28 |
$4100.00 |
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TK-22 |
$2100.00 |
TK-30 |
$4500.00 |
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TK-24 |
$3200.00 |
TK-32 |
$5200.00 |
TeleKits sizes of 24"-32" are considered custom since they are made
to order. Custom delivery times can be 2 - 5 months.
Regular delivery times can vary from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the size
of the telescope and stock on hand. Each TeleKit has a customer file that
is started when the order is placed. This will take about five minutes.
Dimensions needed to place order:
1. Mirror thickness and actual diameter.
2. Mirror focal length.
3. Secondary size.
A 10% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place in the production schedule.
TK 10 |
$95.00 |
TK 16 |
$165.00 |
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TK 12.5 |
$100.00 |
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TK 17.5/18 |
$185.00 |
TK 13.1 |
$100.00 |
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TK 20 |
$200.00 |
TK 14.5 |
$125.00 |
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TK 22 |
$230.00 |
TK 15 |
$150.00 |
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TK 24 |
$220.00 |
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TK 25 |
$220.00 |
TK 28 |
$220.00 |
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TK 30 |
$270.00 |
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TK 32 |
$320.00 |
| TK Size | A (in.) | B (in.) | C (in.) | Weight (lbs.) |
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| 10" | 16.3 x 17.2 | 24 | 28 | 65 |
| 12.5" | 18.8 x 19.3 | 23 | 28 | 85 |
| 13.1" | 19.4 x 20.4 | 24 | 29 | 85 |
| 14.5" | 20.8 x 21.8 | 24 | 29 | 90 |
| 15" | 21.3 x 22.3 | 23.5 | 30.5 | 95 |
| 16" | 22.6 x 23.6 | 23 | 30 | 105 |
| 17.5/18" | 25.6 x 27.0 | 24 | 31.6 | 160 |
| 20" | 28.2 x 29.6 | 24 | 31 | 180 |
| 22" | 30.2 x 31.6 | 24.5 | 34 | 220 |
| 24" | 32.6 x 34.0 | 27 | 35 | 280 |
| 25" | 33.6 x 35.0 | 28 | 38 | 300 |
| 28" | 36.6 x 38.0 | 29 | 39 | 340 |
| 30" | 38.6 x 40.0 | 30 | 40 | 360 |
| 32" | 40.6 x 42.0 | 31 | 42 | 400 |
| A: length and width. B: from the ground to the top of the mirror box. C: from the ground to the tip of the altitude bearing. * Height is for f/5, this may be shorter for f/4 or taller for f/6 ** Weight is assuming a 2" thick primary mirror. |
