{"product_id":"explore-scientific-fcd100-102mm-carbon-fiber-triplet-apo-iexos-100-goto-mount-bundle-astrophotography-refractor-kit","title":"Explore Scientific FCD100 102mm Carbon Fiber Triplet APO + iEXOS-100 GoTo Mount Bundle — Astrophotography Refractor Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eExplore Scientific FCD100 102mm bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs a premium \u003cstrong\u003eair-spaced triplet apochromatic refractor telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e with a lightweight carbon-fiber tube and the motorized \u003cstrong\u003eiEXOS-100 GoTo equatorial mount\u003c\/strong\u003e. The three-element FCD100 objective delivers superb color correction and pinpoint stars for demanding \u003cstrong\u003eastrophotography\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the carbon-fiber tube resists focus shift as temperatures change and the GoTo mount finds and tracks targets automatically. A serious, high-performance imaging refractor package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eES FCD100 102mm f\/7 air-spaced triplet carbon-fiber refractor (FCD100-10207-CF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eES iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo equatorial mount (iEXOS-100-02)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the bundle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-spaced triplet FCD100 optics for excellent color correction and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-fiber tube: lightweight and thermally stable for sharper focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorized GoTo tracking for automatic object finding and long exposures\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\u003eFCD100 air-spaced triplet apochromatic refractor bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102mm\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\/7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-spaced triplet, FCD100 ED glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo equatorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES-FCD100-102-CF-IEXOS100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy an air-spaced triplet?\u003c\/strong\u003e A triplet objective uses three lens elements for superior color correction over a doublet, giving sharper, higher-contrast images — ideal for astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the benefit of the carbon-fiber tube?\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fiber is light and thermally stable, so focus holds better as the temperature drops during a night of imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46247736770594,"sku":"ES-FCD100-102-CF-IEXOS100","price":2599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/products\/explore-scientific-fcd100-102mm-carbon-fiber-triplet-apo-iexos-100-goto-mount-bundle-astrophotography-refractor-kit","provider":"Telescope Wolves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}