Explore Scientific Classic White Aluminum ED80 f/6 APO Refractor Telescope

Explore Scientific's 80mm FCD100 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope allows you to reveal celestial wonders, from the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain to the serene structure of Saturn's rings and the brightest deep sky treasures of the Messier catalog. This is essentially the same scope as the ES-ED0806–01 but offers greater quality optics.

Hoya FCD100 optics, very similar in characteristics to Ohara FPL-53, have been successfully mass-produced through technological innovation, allowing unprecedented advanced chromatic aberration correction. Hoya FCD100 is considered the best glass ever produced by Hoya.

Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this high-quality telescope generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optical surfaces. Sized to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions, it is a perfect grab-and-go instrument for exploring the skies.

The 2.5" Hexagonal focuser has a very rigid design and can support up to 10 lbs of gear. Though a standout telescope on its own, the compact 80mm design can also be mounted on a larger telescope, adding versatility to your astrophotography experience by separating the guiding and imaging duties.

Key specifications include: - Focal Length: 480mm - Focal Ratio: f/6 - Limiting Magnitude: 12 - Resolution: 1.45 arcsec - Tube Length with Dew Shield: 18.5" / 475mm - Tube Length without Dew Shield: 15" / 381mm - Diameter: 85mm - Weight: 7.5 lb / 3.4 kg - Dovetail: Vixen

Explore Scientific is an optics company based in Springdale, Arkansas, committed to designing, building, and selling high-quality observation instruments and accessories for all skill levels. Founded in 2008, the company's mission is to make astronomy and other sciences more accessible by providing enthusiasts with the tools and guidance they need to explore the world and the skies.

Explore Scientific's extensive astronomy product line includes industry-leading waterproof eyepieces, telescopes ranging from 50mm beginner models to refractors with impressive apertures and superior glass, revolutionary GOTO mount technology, and a wide selection of observing and imaging accessories. They also manufacture binoculars, other sport optics, microscopes, and STEM gear for young explorers.

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