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$Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series ED APO Triplet Refractor Telescope (OTA only)$

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Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series ED APO Triplet Refractor Telescope (OTA only)

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Part Number:FCD100-0806-02

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80mm Aperture Refractor OTA
480mm Focal Length, f/6 Focal Ratio
Apochromatic Triplet Lens System
Hoya FCD100 Extra Low-Dispersion Glass

The 80mm f/6 Essential Apochromatic FDC100 ED Triplet Refractor Telescope from Explore Scientific features a triplet apochromatic lens system with Hoya's exceptionally engineered and crafted FCD100 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and Explore Scientific's proprietary anti-reflection EMD fully multi-coated optics. This combination of glass, lenses, and coatings virtually eliminates chromatic and spherical aberrations for clear and bright high-contrast images without distortion across the entire field of view, with true color rendition. This is a versatile optical tube assembly that can be employed as a simple grab-and-go primary telescope, as a large finderscope mounted to a larger scope such as a Dobsonian, or set up on a dual-mount rig for astrophotography/astroimaging.

A mounting cradle-ring clamps over optical tube assembly (OTA). The cradle-ring allows the user to adjust the orientation and position of the scope relative to the mount to optimize viewing comfort and balance, while avoiding interference with other equipment. The scope is offered without a mount or tripod, but a Vixen-style dovetail plate makes it compatible with any alt-az or equatorial mount with a Vixen-style saddle. Its two-speed rack-and-pinion focuser helps make fine-focusing fast and precise. A 90° star diagonal is also included for more comfortable viewing. The mirror has dielectric coatings for a 99% light transmission for minimal light loss when using it.

Optical Performance

80mm objective lens
480mm focal length
Focal ratio: f/6
Refractor-style optical design
Hoya FCD100 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass all but eliminates chromatic aberration for enhanced contrast and accurate color rendition across the entire visible spectrum
Triplet apochromatic lenses reduces spherical aberrations and corrects distortion across the entire field of view
Proprietary anti-reflection EMD enhanced multi-coatings on all optics improve light transmission to help produce bright and clear high-contrast images
Resolution: 1.45 arc sec

Use and Handling

Two-speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser
Bracket for user-supplied finderscope
One-piece 2" 90° star diagonal with highly-reflective dielectric coatings for up to 99% light transmission
1.25" eyepiece adapter

Mount

Vixen-style dovetail plate included
User-supplied mount and tripod required
Compatible with any alt-az or equatorial mount with a Vixen-style saddle
Cradle-ring assembly for plate allows the scope orientation to be changed based on mount configuration
Integrated carry handle on cradle-ring assembly

Specifications

Optical Design	Apochromatic triplet refractor
Aperture	3.1" (80 mm)
Focal Length	480 mm
Focal Ratio	f/6
Resolution	1.45 arc sec
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	2", 1.25" with included adapter
Diagonal	90°
Finderscope	None
Tripod	None
Mount Type	Vixen-style dovetail
Optical Tube Dimensions	Diameter: 3.3" (8.5 cm) Length: 18.5" (47.5 cm), with dew shield Length: 15" (381 cm), without dew shield
Weight	7.5 lb (3.4 kg)

In the Box

Explore Scientific 80mm f/6 Essential FCD100 ED APO Triplet Refractor Telescope (OTA only)

Explore Scientific 2" ES Star Diagonal

1.25" Eyepiece Adapter

2 x Back-Focus Extension Rings

Limited 1-Year Warranty

(Case and Finder Scope NOT Included)