This highly corrected 80mm triplet apochromat (three-lens refractor) with aluminimum outer and 2.5" HEXAFOC precision focuser offers tack sharp stars, contrast and detail.

With the new Explore Scientific FCD-100 Alu Hex, the color and clarity of this telescope sets new standards for refractors in this class. The optical design achieves a polystrehl of 0.97 - (a value that represents the highest correction) making this small excellent Apochromat a very versatile device. The fast aperture ratio of f/6 allows for shorter exposure times in astrophotography, resulting in high image sharpness and excellent contrast making observations of targets such as the North American Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy just as clean and sharp as planetary observations.

This scope is also extremely light and compact - as the dew protection cap can be inserted to save space. State-of-the-art glass optics and meticulous production techniques have meant that these telescopes offer observation quality at the highest level. The high-quality 2.5" HEXAFOC focuser with 1:10 reduction completes the setup of this all round device - and due to the large diameter of the focuser (65mm), no vignetting occurs even in astrophotography using larger sensors.

Telescope Spec:

• Optic Design: APO Refracter (Triplet)
• Aperture: 80mm
• Focal length: 480mm
• Aperture ratio: f/6
• Material tube: Aluminium
• Eyepiece holder plug diameter: 50.8 mm
• Tube weight: 2,6kg
• Three-lens apochromat with two air gaps and central FCD-100 element
• Focus position: 150mm from plug-in connection
• Maximum recommended magnification: x 160
• ED Glass
• Resolution: 1.73 arc seconds
• Enhanced Multilayer Desposition (EMD)

Whats included:

1. Optical tube
2. 2" 99% zenith mirror
3. Two extension sleeves for focuser
4. Dovetail rail GP Level
5. Dust caps for lens & focuser
6. Universal Viewfinder Shoe

Download the Explore Scientific ED APO Manual here