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Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 APO Triplet Refractor OTA — FCD100 Glass for Sharp Color-Correct Views

Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 APO Triplet Refractor OTA — FCD100 Glass for Sharp Color-Correct Views

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The Explore Scientific 80mm f/6 FCD100 APO Triplet Refractor OTA is a compact, air-spaced triplet apochromatic refractor telescope built around premium HOYA FCD100 extra-low-dispersion glass — comparable to Ohara FPL-53 — for outstanding color correction, pinpoint stars, and true, high-contrast color. It's a superb visual and astrophotography optical tube in a portable package.

Who it's for

Intermediate stargazers and astrophotographers who want top-tier 80mm apo optics in an optical tube (mount and accessories sold separately). New to the hobby? See our beginner's telescope guide.

Key features

  • 80mm f/6 air-spaced triplet apo optics with premium HOYA FCD100 glass
  • Near-APO-fluorite color correction for standout astrophotos and crisp visual views
  • 2.5" HEX rack-and-pinion focuser holds up to 10 lb of camera gear
  • Built-in retractable dew shield and Vixen dovetail
  • Compact, travel-friendly tube

Specifications

Optical design Air-spaced triplet apochromat
Glass HOYA FCD100 ED
Aperture 80 mm
Focal length 480 mm
Focal ratio f/6
Focuser 2.5" HEX rack-and-pinion (up to 10 lb)
Included Tube rings, Vixen dovetail, dew shield (OTA only — no mount)
SKU FCD100-0806-02

Frequently asked questions

How is FCD100 different from standard ED glass?
HOYA FCD100 is a premium ED glass comparable to Ohara FPL-53, giving even better color correction and contrast than ordinary ED optics — a real difference in demanding astrophotography.

Is a mount included?
No — this is the optical tube only. You'll need a mount, and for imaging a field flattener or reducer and a camera.

Can I use it visually?
Yes — it gives crisp, high-contrast, color-true visual views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects.

FCD100 or the Essential ED 80mm?
Both share the same 80mm f/6 triplet layout; the FCD100 uses higher-grade glass for the best correction, while the Essential ED is the value option.

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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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