Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - FCD100-0806-02

The Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope is a compact apochromatic scope built for both grab-and-go stargazing and dedicated astrophotography. It's aimed at amateur astronomers who want brilliant, high-contrast views of the Moon, Saturn's rings, and Messier catalog deep sky objects from a scope small enough to set up on a whim. Genuine HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion glass gives it advanced chromatic aberration correction rare at this aperture.

• HOYA FCD100 Air-Spaced Triplet Design: An air-spaced triplet optical design with genuine HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion glass virtually eliminates chromatic aberration.
• 480mm Focal Length, f/6: Delivers a 480mm focal length at f/6 with 1.45 arcsec resolution and a limiting magnitude of 12.
• 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser: A rigid 2.5" hexagonal focuser supports up to 10 lbs of imaging gear, with two extension tubes included.
• Compact 7.5lb Build: Weighs just 7.5lbs with a 91mm outside tube diameter, small enough to mount on a larger telescope for separate guiding and imaging.
• Integrated Vixen Dovetail and Dew Shield: Includes an integrated Vixen-style dovetail, dew shield, and a 99% reflective 2" diagonal.
• 1-Year Warranty, Extendable: Backed by a 1-year limited warranty that converts to Explore Scientific's Transferable Extended Life Warranty upon registration within 60 days.