Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Triplet Refractor & iEXOS-100 GoTo Solar Photography Starter Bundle

Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope & iEXOS-100 GoTo Mount - with extra Counterweights, Field Flattener & Solar Filter included!

This package is also great for starting your nighttime photography -- called astrophotography. Why buy a triplet with genuine FCD100 Hoya glass? Because it has better transmission of red and infrared light -- making nebula show up better in your photographs. Simply remove the Sun Catcher solar filter and you're ready to start taking pictures of night-sky wonders.

Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep sky treasures of the Messier catalog with Explore Scientific’s 80mm FCD100 Apochromatic Refractor.

This is essentially the same scope as the ES-ED0806-02 but offering greater quality optics. We use Hoya FCD100 optics which are very similar in characteristics as Ohara FPL-53. Relying on technological innovation, we have successfully launched the mass production of high-performance optical glass at the apex of the FCD family.

Combining it with optical glass of high refractive index allows us to achieve unprecedented advanced chromatic aberration correction. Hoya FCD100 is considered the best glass ever produced by Hoya.

Having a true diffraction-limited optical design and sized to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions, this high-quality telescope is a perfect grab-and-go instrument for exploring the skies.

Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this telescope generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multilayer coatings on all optical surfaces.

In addition, this amazing little scope also includes a 2.5" Hexagonal focuser with very rigid design and strong support. Up to 10 lbs. of gear can be loaded onto this focuser.

Although it is a standout telescope on its own, the 80mm also is compact enough to mount on a larger telescope, which can add versatility to your astrophotography experience by separating the guiding and imaging duties. The telescope tube's outside diameter is 91 mm.

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)

Features:

• 80mm Objective Lens: Features an 80mm aperture, offering excellent light-gathering capability for crisp and detailed views of celestial objects.

• 480mm Focal Length: With a 480mm focal length (f/6), the telescope provides a wide field of view, making it ideal for both planetary observation and deep-sky imaging.

• Premium Optics with Hoya FCD100 Glass: The telescope uses Hoya FCD100 optics, comparable to Ohara FPL-53, providing superior chromatic aberration correction for clear and vibrant images. This high-performance glass is renowned for its exceptional quality.

• Air-Spaced Triplet Design: Featuring a true diffraction-limited air-spaced triplet design, the telescope virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, ensuring sharp, high-contrast views of celestial objects.

• Enhanced Coatings for Optimal Light Transmission: Equipped with proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optical surfaces, the telescope maximizes light transmission and minimizes reflections for brilliant image quality.

• Sturdy 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser: The robust 2.5" hexagonal focuser supports up to 10 lbs. of gear, ensuring stability and precision for imaging equipment during astrophotography sessions.

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What's Included:

✓ Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Triplet Refractor

✓ ES-iEXOS-100-02 GoTo Equatorial Tracking Mount

✓ 2-Inch Field Flattener F5 to F7

✓ 2x Yellow Counterweights

✓ 2-Inch Diagonal & Extension Tubes

✓ Sun Catcher Solar Filter

✓ Limited 1 Year Warranty

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