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Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope with Field Flattener

Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope with Field Flattener

$799.99
$799.99
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Premium 80mm apo optics plus a dedicated field flattener — for sharp, flat-field deep-sky photos.

The ED80-FCD100 apo triplet delivers professional-grade views and images thanks to HOYA FCD100 ED glass and an air-spaced triplet design that virtually eliminates color fringing. Paired with the matched field flattener, stars stay pinpoint-sharp all the way to the corners of your frame — exactly what you want for wide-field nebulae and galaxies. A 2.5-inch hex focuser keeps heavy camera setups steady.

Why you will like it

  • Premium FCD100 optics — excellent color correction and high contrast
  • Flat, sharp fields — dedicated f/5 to f/7 field flattener for edge-to-edge sharp stars
  • Serious focuser — 2.5 inch hex focuser supports up to 10 lbs of imaging gear
  • Travel-friendly — compact tube with built-in dew shield and Vixen dovetail

What is in the box: ED80-FCD100 f/6 triplet telescope, field flattener, 2 extension tubes, 2.5-inch hex focuser, built-in dew shield, Vixen dovetail.

Common questions

What is a field flattener for?
It corrects the natural curve of the image so stars stay sharp in the corners, not just the center — important for astrophotography.

Is it for visual use too?
The telescope is; the flattener is for photography only.

Is a mount included?
No — optical tube and flattener only.

Specifications

Aperture 80 mm
Focal length 480 mm
Focal ratio f/6
Resolution 1.45 arcsec
Weight approx. 7.5 lb
Dovetail Vixen
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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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