{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed80-fcd100-air-spaced-triplet-refractor-telescope-with-0-8x-focal-reducer","title":"Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope with 0.8x Focal Reducer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA step-up 80mm apo refractor with premium FCD100 glass — plus a 0.8x reducer for fast, wide-field imaging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ED80-FCD100 uses HOYA top-tier FCD100 extra-low-dispersion glass (comparable to Ohara FPL-53) for even better color correction and contrast than a standard ED scope — so nebulae and star fields really pop. The included 0.8x focal reducer speeds it up to a wide, fast imaging system, ideal for large deep-sky targets, and the 2.5-inch hex focuser holds heavy camera gear rock-steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you will like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium FCD100 optics\u003c\/strong\u003e — better red-light transmission and contrast for standout astrophotos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster, wider field\u003c\/strong\u003e — included 0.8x reducer shortens exposures and widens the view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.5 inch hex focuser supports up to 10 lbs of gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact tube with dew shield and Vixen dovetail\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, 0.8x focal reducer, 2.5-inch hex focuser, 2 extension tubes, built-in dew shield, Vixen dovetail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the ED80 Essential?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame size and layout, but upgraded FCD100 glass for even sharper, higher-contrast images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a mount included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is the optical tube plus the reducer. A mount is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-element 0.8x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46042509410338,"sku":"FCD100-0806-02-FR0.8x","price":654.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6968\/5282\/files\/FCD100_80mm_1_b5f4798f-8db3-47d0-bab4-216897143e98.jpg?v=1784375183","url":"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/products\/explore-scientific-ed80-fcd100-air-spaced-triplet-refractor-telescope-with-0-8x-focal-reducer","provider":"Telescope Wolves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}