• Explore Scientific ED 80mm apochromatic refractor telescope with 0.8x focal reducer for astrophotography
  • Explore Scientific ED 80mm apochromatic refractor optical tube with 2.5-inch focuser and diagonal
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Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED 80mm Refractor + 0.8x Focal Reducer Bundle — Apochromatic Astrophotography Kit

Explore Scientific ED 80mm Refractor + 0.8x Focal Reducer Bundle — Apochromatic Astrophotography Kit

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This Explore Scientific ED 80mm Refractor bundle pairs a beginner-friendly apochromatic refractor telescope with a matched 0.8x focal reducer / field flattener — everything you need to start wide-field astrophotography in one kit. The 80mm ED (extra-low dispersion) optics deliver sharp, color-corrected views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects, while the included telescope focal reducer shortens the focal ratio for faster exposures and flattens the field edge-to-edge so stars stay pinpoint across your whole image.

Who it's for

Beginners moving into deep-sky imaging who want a portable, high-quality refractor already matched to the correct reducer/flattener for flat, pinpoint-star photos.

What's included

  • ES ED 80mm f/6 air-spaced doublet refractor optical tube (ES-ED0806-02)
  • ES 0.8x focal reducer / field flattener (ES-FR0.8x)

Why buy the bundle

  • Matched reducer + flattener for flat, pinpoint-star astrophotography
  • ED glass for high-contrast, color-corrected views
  • Lightweight, travel-friendly apochromatic refractor
  • Bundle price saves versus buying the parts separately

Specifications

Brand Explore Scientific
Type ED apochromatic refractor + focal reducer bundle
Aperture 80mm
Focal ratio f/6 (native)
Optical glass ED (extra-low dispersion)
Reducer 0.8x focal reducer / field flattener
SKU ES-ED-0806-FR0.8x

Frequently asked questions

What does the 0.8x focal reducer do? It shortens the telescope's focal ratio for faster (shorter) exposures and flattens the field so stars stay sharp to the corners of your image.

Is this good for a beginner in astrophotography? Yes. The 80mm ED refractor is lightweight and forgiving, and the matched reducer/flattener removes the guesswork for flat-field imaging.

Do I need a mount? This bundle is the optical tube plus reducer; you'll need an equatorial mount for tracking. See our iEXOS-100 GoTo bundle versions for a complete setup.

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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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