• DAR152065-02
  • DAR152065-02
  • DAR152065-02
  • DAR152065-02
  • DAR152065-02
  • DAR152065-02
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Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific 152mm f/6.5 Achromat Refractor with Hybrid Finder Base — Large-Aperture OTA with Versatile Dual Finder Mount

Explore Scientific 152mm f/6.5 Achromat Refractor with Hybrid Finder Base — Large-Aperture OTA with Versatile Dual Finder Mount

$979.99
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Six inches of aperture changes what you can see — and the Explore Scientific 152mm f/6.5 achromat refractor delivers that aperture in an OTA that pairs with virtually any mount you already own. The wide achromatic doublet lens pulls in nearly twice the light of a 4" refractor, making faint nebulae visibly brighter and revealing structure in galaxies that smaller scopes wash out entirely. The f/6.5 focal ratio keeps the tube length manageable while giving you enough magnification range for planetary and lunar work alongside deep-sky sweeping.

The DAR152065-02 adds the Hybrid 2-in-1 Finder Base — a smart mount that accepts Explore Scientific, Vixen, and Synta-style finder scopes, so whatever finder you already own will fit. The 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser and 2" dielectric diagonal come included, making this OTA observation-ready straight from the box.

What you'll see:

  • Emission nebulae — Orion, Lagoon, and Trifid show vivid structure and dark lane detail
  • Galaxies — core brightness, disc shape, and brighter outer structure visible under dark skies
  • Open clusters — individual stars resolved across wide, rich star fields
  • The Moon — extraordinary crater and rille detail at moderate magnification
  • Jupiter and Saturn — cloud belts, Cassini Division, and multiple moons

What's in the box:

  • 152mm achromatic doublet optical tube — the large-aperture refractor OTA with dew shield
  • 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser — smooth coarse and fine focus control
  • 2" dielectric diagonal with 1.25" adapter — angled viewer for a comfortable observing position
  • Hybrid 2-in-1 finder base — accepts Explore Scientific, Vixen, and Synta-style finder scopes
  • Vixen-style cradle rings and dovetail — compatible with most equatorial and alt-az mounts

Specs:

Aperture 152mm — 6 inches, collects ~470× more light than the unaided eye
Focal Length 988mm — excellent balance of wide-field and planetary magnification
Focal Ratio f/6.5 — fast enough for bright wide-field images, long enough for planets
Optical Design Air-spaced achromatic doublet — some colour fringing expected on very bright objects
Focuser 2" dual-speed Crayford — fine and coarse control in one unit
Diagonal 2" dielectric with 1.25" adapter — included
Finder Base Hybrid 2-in-1 — accepts Explore Scientific, Vixen, and Synta-style finder scopes
Mount Interface Vixen-style dovetail on cradle rings
Tube Length (with dew shield) ~1,040mm
OTA Weight ~10.9 kg

Step up to serious aperture without leaving your current mount behind — the DAR152065-02 is a substantial upgrade that pays off every clear night.

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With a beginner telescope you can see a surprising amount — the craters and mountains on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and star clusters like the Pleiades. As you get more comfortable, you can also spot nebulae and distant galaxies. Not sure which beginner telescope is right for you? Check out our Telescope Buying Guide.
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