{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed80-fcd100-triplet-refractor-with-iexos-100-goto-mount-and-field-flattener","title":"Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Triplet Refractor with iEXOS-100 GoTo Mount and Field Flattener","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur top ED80 imaging package — premium FCD100 optics on a GoTo tracking mount, ready to photograph the sky.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the complete kit for getting into deep-sky astrophotography: the ED80-FCD100 apo triplet (with HOYA best FCD100 glass) paired with the iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo mount that automatically finds and tracks targets. Add the included field flattener for sharp stars across the whole frame, and you have a serious, portable imaging system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you will like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest-in-class optics\u003c\/strong\u003e — HOYA FCD100 ED glass for superb color correction and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic GoTo tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e — the German equatorial mount points to and follows objects for clean long exposures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — scope, mount, tripod, flattener, and counterweights included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp or computer control\u003c\/strong\u003e — free ExploreStars app or ASCOM compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e ED80-FCD100 f\/6 triplet telescope, iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount with tripod, field flattener, 2-inch diagonal, 2.5-inch hex focuser, 2 extension tubes, counterweights, dew shield, dust cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need anything else to use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tablet or computer to run the GoTo (not included) and 8 C batteries or a power supply. A camera is separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginner-to-intermediate imagers who want premium optics in one complete package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mount holds up to about 19 lbs total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mm f\/6 FCD100 apo triplet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight GoTo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 19 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField flattener, travel tripod, counterweights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46042509443106,"sku":"FCD100-0806-FR-iEXOS","price":1049.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6968\/5282\/files\/FCD100-0806-FF-IEXOS100_94e92eb1-f5f8-4d78-8dc6-d863679d6a40.jpg?v=1784375195","url":"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/en-ca\/products\/explore-scientific-ed80-fcd100-triplet-refractor-with-iexos-100-goto-mount-and-field-flattener","provider":"Telescope Wolves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}