{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed80-essential-series-air-spaced-triplet-refractor-telescope-with-field-flattener","title":"Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope with Field Flattener","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact, travel-ready apochromatic refractor for sharp astrophotography and crisp visual views.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ED80 Essential Series is an 80mm f\/6 apochromatic (apo) triplet refractor — a telescope prized for delivering pinpoint stars with very little false color. Its air-spaced triplet lens uses genuine HOYA ED glass to keep views crisp and high-contrast, and the heavy-duty 2.5-inch focuser holds a camera and accessories steady. Add the included field flattener and 0.8x reducer and it becomes a fast, wide-field imaging system for capturing large targets like the Andromeda Galaxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you will like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp, color-accurate optics\u003c\/strong\u003e — air-spaced triplet with HOYA ED glass minimizes the purple fringing cheaper scopes show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstrophotography-ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — included flattener delivers a flat, wide field for edge-to-edge sharp stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRock-solid focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.5 inch hex focuser supports up to 10 lbs of imaging gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrab-and-go\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact tube with built-in dew shield and Vixen dovetail for easy mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e ED80 f\/6 triplet telescope, field flattener, 99% reflective 2-inch diagonal, 2.5-inch hex focuser, hybrid finder base, 2 extension tubes, built-in dew shield, dust cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does apochromatic triplet mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a premium 3-lens design that brings colors to the same focus, so stars look sharp and true instead of fringed with color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a mount included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is the telescope tube and imaging accessories. A mount is sold separately (see the GoTo bundle version).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan beginners use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, though it is aimed at keen beginners and up who want astrophotography-grade optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/6 (f\/4.8 with reducer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.45 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 5.95 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46042509312034,"sku":"ES-ED0806-02-FR0.8x","price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6968\/5282\/files\/ED-0806-FF_f76b3bec-5b87-4760-b74e-1d9af28aa4e8.jpg?v=1784375149","url":"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/en-ca\/products\/explore-scientific-ed80-essential-series-air-spaced-triplet-refractor-telescope-with-field-flattener","provider":"Telescope Wolves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}