• Explore Scientific 80mm FCD100 triplet apochromatic refractor with field flattener ES-FCD100-0806-FF ideal for beginner astrophotographers providing sharp fully color corrected and flat field corner to corner wide field imaging of deep sky objects nebulae galaxies and star clusters with premium FCD100 extra low dispersion glass optics — Telescope Wolves
  • Explore Scientific 80mm FCD100 triplet apochromatic refractor with field flattener ES-FCD100-0806-FF ideal for beginner astrophotographers providing sharp fully color corrected and flat field corner to corner wide field imaging of deep sky objects nebulae galaxies and star clusters with premium FCD100 extra low dispersion glass optics — Telescope Wolves
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Explore Scientific 80 mm FCD100 Triplet APO Refractor + Field Flattener (ES-FCD100-0806-FF)

Explore Scientific 80 mm FCD100 Triplet APO Refractor + Field Flattener (ES-FCD100-0806-FF)

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A Premium Travel Refractor Built for Sharp, Color-Free Astrophotography

The FCD100 80mm triplet APO is designed for astrophotographers who want excellent optical quality in a compact, portable package. The premium FCD100 ED glass eliminates the color fringing that plagues cheaper refractors, delivering crisp, high-contrast views and sharp stars across the entire field.

The included field flattener is the key addition for imaging — it corrects the natural curvature of the focal plane so stars stay sharp all the way to the corners of your camera sensor, not just in the center.

Who This Is For

  • Astrophotographers wanting a lightweight, high-performance travel scope
  • DSLR and dedicated astronomy camera users shooting wide-field deep-sky targets
  • Visual observers wanting a premium, color-corrected refractor

What You Can Image

  • Wide Milky Way fields and large nebulae (Orion, Rosette, North America)
  • Galaxy groups and clusters
  • Emission and reflection nebulae with sharp edge-to-edge stars

Key Features

  • HOYA FCD100 ED glass — superior color correction with no purple fringing
  • Air-spaced triplet design for high contrast and pinpoint stars
  • Matched field flattener included — sharp stars edge-to-edge for DSLR and astronomy cameras
  • 2.5" hexagonal rack-and-pinion focuser handles large imaging accessories
  • Retractable dew shield keeps moisture off the lens
  • Vixen-style dovetail and rings included — ready to mount on most equatorial mounts

Specs
Model FCD100-0806-02 + ES-FCD100-0806-FF
Optical design Air-spaced triplet apochromat
Aperture 80mm
Focal length 480mm
Focal ratio f/6
Glass HOYA FCD100 ED
Focuser 2.5" hexagonal rack-and-pinion
OTA weight ~3.4 kg
Includes Field flattener, Vixen dovetail, rings, retractable dew shield
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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