{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ar102-air-spaced-doublet-refractor-dar102065-02","title":"Explore Scientific AR102 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor (DAR102065-02)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eExplore Scientific AR102 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific AR Air-Spaced Doublet Series telescopes are classic air-spaced, crown-and-flint, doublet achromatic f\/6.5 refractors with a superior-class optical figure. Whether you choose the AR102 (4\"), AR127 (5\") or AR152 (6\") model, you will be impressed by the stunning images revealed to you at the eyepiece, and all at a small fraction of the price you’d pay for a comparably sized apochromatic refractor, and you'll love the light weight of this instrument at only 11.5 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to handle the rigors of public star parties and educational outreach, the Explore Scientific AR Series telescopes come with heavy-duty, high quality components, including a 2-inch Two-Speed Crayford Focuser with Compression , a 99% Reflective Dielectric-Coated 2-inch Diagonal Mirror with 1.25-inch Eyepiece Adapter, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExplore Scientific \u003c\/span\u003eHybrid Finder Scope Base\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e installed with \u003c\/span\u003ean 8X50 non-illuminated straight-through finderscope and quick release bracket, and a cradle ring assembly with 45mm wide dovetail plate (Vixen style). Just add a few eyepieces and the alt-azimuth or equatorial mount of your choice and you’ll be ready to discover the Universe!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterferometic data on your newly purchased and registered Explore achromatic refractor is available upon request after 120 days of ownership. Please contact Customer Service for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"70%\"\u003eDAR102065-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e663mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.14 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Length w\/ Dew Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5\"; 698mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 lbs; 5.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45mm Wide (Vixen-Style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore Scientific AR102 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric Diagonal 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x50 finder and Bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled Vixen dovetail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/explore-scientific-warranty?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=explore+scientific+warranty\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore Scientific 1-Year Warranty (You need to subscribe to warranty)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118726107365,"sku":"ES-DAR102065-02","price":630.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/AR102Air-SpacedDoubletRefractor-DAR102065-02_869x869_487f9766-68b0-4b63-9b5f-a7cf46c61d18.webp?v=1777045111","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/explore-scientific-ar102-air-spaced-doublet-refractor-dar102065-02","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}