{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed-80mm-refractor-0-8x-focal-reducer-bundle-apochromatic-astrophotography-kit","title":"Explore Scientific ED 80mm Refractor + 0.8x Focal Reducer Bundle — Apochromatic Astrophotography Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eExplore Scientific ED 80mm Refractor bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs a beginner-friendly \u003cstrong\u003eapochromatic refractor telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e with a matched \u003cstrong\u003e0.8x focal reducer \/ field flattener\u003c\/strong\u003e — everything you need to start wide-field \u003cstrong\u003eastrophotography\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003etelescope focal reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e shortens the focal ratio for faster exposures and flattens the field edge-to-edge so stars stay pinpoint across your whole image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners moving into deep-sky imaging who want a portable, high-quality refractor already matched to the correct reducer\/flattener for flat, pinpoint-star photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eES ED 80mm f\/6 air-spaced doublet refractor optical tube (ES-ED0806-02)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eES 0.8x focal reducer \/ field flattener (ES-FR0.8x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the bundle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched reducer + flattener for flat, pinpoint-star astrophotography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eED glass for high-contrast, color-corrected views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight, travel-friendly apochromatic refractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundle price saves versus buying the parts separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExplore Scientific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eED apochromatic refractor + focal reducer bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/6 (native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eED (extra-low dispersion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8x focal reducer \/ field flattener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES-ED-0806-FR0.8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 0.8x focal reducer do?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this good for a beginner in astrophotography?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The 80mm ED refractor is lightweight and forgiving, and the matched reducer\/flattener removes the guesswork for flat-field imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46247117291554,"sku":"ES-ED-0806-FR0.8x","price":570.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6968\/5282\/files\/DSC09065_NoDiag_942c5f8e-e669-4b8b-88c8-8e0a26d7b32c.jpg?v=1785926426","url":"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/products\/explore-scientific-ed-80mm-refractor-0-8x-focal-reducer-bundle-apochromatic-astrophotography-kit","provider":"Telescope Wolves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}