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Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Carbon Fiber Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope with 2.5" HEX Focuser FCD100-127075-CF-01

Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Carbon Fiber Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope with 2.5" HEX Focuser FCD100-127075-CF-01

$999.99
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Experience exceptional visual clarity and professional-grade performance with the Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Carbon Fiber Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope. Designed for serious astronomers and imaging enthusiasts, this high-performance refractor features premium HOYA FCD100 ED glass matched with a true air-spaced triplet optical system to virtually eliminate chromatic aberration. Weighing just 14 pounds, the carbon fiber construction ensures superior portability without compromising rigidity or thermal stability. The 2.5" HEX focuser supports heavy imaging gear up to 10 pounds, offering smooth and precise focusing for high-magnification observing or astrophotography. With a 952mm focal length, integrated dew shield, EMD-enhanced coatings, and a 99% reflective diagonal, this telescope delivers brilliant contrast and pinpoint detail, whether you're capturing Saturn’s rings or exploring distant galaxies. A ready-to-go option for grab-and-go observations or serious imaging setups, this scope is a refined tool that meets the demands of advanced amateurs and aspiring professionals.

Standout Features

Premium FCD100 ED Glass

Achieve exceptional color correction and clarity with HOYA’s top-tier FCD100 extra-low dispersion glass, rivaling the best optics in the industry.

Lightweight Carbon Fiber Tube

Enjoy enhanced portability and reduced thermal expansion with the rigid yet lightweight carbon fiber construction—perfect for spontaneous or mobile observing.

2.5" HEX Focuser for Heavy Gear

The robust HEX focuser holds up to 10 lbs of imaging equipment while delivering smooth, precise focusing performance at any angle.

Triplet APO Optical Design

Experience crisp, high-contrast views with an air-spaced triplet design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberration across the visual spectrum.

Specifications

Product Specifications

Item Number: FCD100–127075-CF-01
Focal Length: 952mm
Focal Ratio: f/7.5
Limiting Magnitude: 13
Resolution: .9 arcsec
Tube Length w/ Dew Shield: 41.75"; 1060mm
Tube Length w/out Dew Shield: 33.25"; 849mm
Diameter: 145mm
Weight: 14 lb; 6.4 kg
Dovetail: Vixen

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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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