Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Aluminum Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope

The Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Aluminum Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope is built around genuine Hoya FCD100 extra-low dispersion glass with a true diffraction-limited optical design, aimed at everything from lunar detail to Saturn's rings to Messier catalog deep-sky targets. A 2.5" hexagonal focuser handles up to 10 lbs of imaging gear, and the scope ships with a cradle ring, dovetail plate, and finder base pre-installed on the tube.

• 127mm Aperture, f/7.5: 952mm focal length with genuine Hoya FCD100 ED glass and proprietary EMD multi-layer coatings.
• Air-Spaced Triplet Design: virtually eliminates chromatic aberration for brilliant, high-contrast images.
• 2.5" Hex Focuser: rigid design supports up to 10 lbs of imaging or eyepiece gear, with two extension tubes included.
• Included Hardware: cradle ring with handle, Vixen-style dovetail plate, 2N1 finder scope base pre-installed, and a 99% reflective 2" diagonal.
• Specs: 13 limiting magnitude, .9 arcsec resolution, 18 lb (8.2kg) weight, 41.75" tube length with dew shield extended (33.25" without).
• Warranty: 1-year limited, converting to Explore Scientific's Transferable Extended Life Warranty when registered within 60 days.