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Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope

Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope

SKU: FCD100-0806-02

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Discover breathtaking celestial sights such as the barren landscape of the moon, the elegant structure of Saturn's rings, and the dazzling deep sky objects of the Messier catalog with Explore Scientific's ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope. This telescope boasts exceptional optics, utilizing Hoya FCD100 glass which is comparable to Ohara FPL-53. With cutting-edge technology, we have successfully mass-produced top-quality optical glass, and the FCD100 is the pinnacle of this glass family. By combining it with high refractive index glass, we achieve unparalleled correction of chromatic aberration. Considered the finest glass from Hoya, the FCD100 is a true diffraction-limited design and the ideal grab-and-go instrument for impromptu stargazing sessions. Its air-spaced triplet design eliminates chromatic aberrations, producing stunning high-contrast images thanks to the use of genuine HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optical surfaces.

ED80 Classic White f/6 Air Spaced Triplet with Hoya FCD100 optics and Integrated Dew Shield; 480mm focal length; 2.5" HEX Focuser with 2 extension tubes; Integrated Vixen-Style Dovetail, Explore Scientific 2N1 Hybrid Finder Scope Base installed on scope; 99% Reflective 2" Diagonal. Weighs 7.5lbs. (Case and Finder Scope NOT Included).

CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)

SPECIFICATIONS:
Item Number FCD100-0806-02
Focal Length 480mm
Focal Ratio f/6
Limiting Magnitude 12
Resolution 1.45 arcsec
Tube Length w/ Dew Shield 18.5"; 475mm
Tube Length w/out Dew Shield 15"; 381mm
Diameter 85mm
Weight 7.5lb; 3.4kg
Dovetail Vixen

WARRANTY:
Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase. Click Here to register.
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