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Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 APO Triplet Refractor OTA — FCD100 Glass for Sharp Color-Correct Views

Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 APO Triplet Refractor OTA — FCD100 Glass for Sharp Color-Correct Views

$999.99
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The Explore Scientific ED80 80 mm f/6 Air-Spaced Triplet APO refractor delivers premium optical performance in a compact, travel-friendly format. Its FCD100 ED glass triplet objective produces sharp, high-contrast, color-accurate images—perfect for visual astronomy and wide-field astrophotography.

A robust 2.5" hexagonal focuser provides excellent stability for heavy imaging setups, while the included 2" dielectric diagonal, extension tubes, dew shield, and Vixen-style dovetail make the telescope ready for immediate use. Lightweight, portable, and versatile, the ED80 is ideal as a primary imaging scope or a grab-and-go APO for deep-sky sweeping.

Key Features

  • 80 mm air-spaced triplet apochromat with FCD100 ED glass for minimal chromatic aberration

  • 480 mm focal length, f/6 wide-field design perfect for nebulae, star clusters, and deep-sky imaging

  • 2.5" heavy-duty hexagonal focuser supports heavy cameras and accessories

  • 2" dielectric diagonal included for high-contrast visual observing

  • Dew shield and Vixen-style dovetail with hybrid finder base pre-installed

  • Lightweight and portable for travel or quick setup in the field

Specifications

Specification Detail
Brand Explore Scientific
Model FCD100-0806-02 (ED80)
Optical Design Air-spaced triplet apochromat
Aperture 80 mm
Focal Length 480 mm
Focal Ratio f/6
Limiting Magnitude Approx. 12
Resolution Approx. 1.45 arcsec
Tube Length (With Dew Shield) 475 mm (18.5")
Tube Length (Without Dew Shield) 381 mm (15")
Tube Outer Diameter Approx. 85 mm
Weight Approx. 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
Focuser 2.5" hexagonal rack-and-pinion
Diagonal 2" dielectric
Mount Interface Vixen-style dovetail + hybrid finder base
Ideal Use Visual astronomy & astrophotography
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