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Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific FCD100 80mm Triplet APO with 0.8× Reducer, iEXOS-100 GoTo Mount & Counterweights (FCD100-0806-FR0.8x-IEXOS100)

Explore Scientific FCD100 80mm Triplet APO with 0.8× Reducer, iEXOS-100 GoTo Mount & Counterweights (FCD100-0806-FR0.8x-IEXOS100)

$1,449.99
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The Explore Scientific FCD100 80mm Triplet APO paired with the 0.8× Focal Reducer/Field Flattener and the iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo Mount creates a powerful, portable astrophotography system designed for high-quality deep-sky imaging.

The FCD100 series uses premium HOYA ED optics to deliver excellent color correction, high contrast, and pinpoint stars. With the included 0.8× reducer, the telescope becomes a fast f/6 astrograph, perfect for nebulae, galaxies, and wide-field astrophotography.

The iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight mount provides accurate GoTo tracking with wireless control, making it ideal for long-exposure imaging. Two CW22-00 counterweights are included to perfectly balance cameras and accessories.

This all-in-one setup is ideal for beginners upgrading to premium optics or advanced imagers seeking a lightweight, travel-ready rig.

Key Features

  • FCD100 ED triplet optics for superior color correction

  • Includes 0.8× reducer/flattener for faster imaging and a flatter field

  • Effective f/6 imaging system—bright, sharp wide-field results

  • iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo mount with precision tracking and wireless control

  • Two CW22-00 counterweights for stability and proper balance

  • Perfect for DSLR, mirrorless, and dedicated astro cameras

  • Lightweight, portable, and optimized for deep-sky astrophotography

Specifications

Specification Detail
Brand Explore Scientific
Bundle Model FCD100-0806-FR0.8x-IEXOS100
Optical Tube FCD100 80mm Triplet APO
Aperture 80 mm
Native Focal Length 600 mm
Native Ratio f/7.5
Reduced Focal Length 480 mm
Reduced Ratio f/6
Optic Type Air-spaced triplet
Glass HOYA FCD100 ED
Focal Reducer 0.8× reducer/field flattener
Mount iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo
Tracking Multi-processor PMC-Eight system
Counterweights Two CW22-00
Best Use Deep-sky imaging, wide-field astrophotography
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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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