{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ar152-air-spaced-doublet-refractor-telescope-dar152065-01","title":"Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope (DAR152065-02)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eExplore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet, is a classic air-spaced, crown-and-flint doublet achromatic refractor, and at 152mm (6-inches) of aperture, it provides the brightest images and highest resolution of the AR Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur design goal was to provide an extreme value by providing true diffraction-limited optics at a price that will allow more people to explore the sky with a wide-field (f\/6.5) large aperture refractor. Images of deep-sky objects are stunning at low powers and all at a small fraction of the price you would pay for a similar aperture apochromat refractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UoNJLr-jjDs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt high power, the moon, planets, and double stars are revealed in sharp, high contrast. Designed 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\" dual-speed focuser, a one-piece 2\" diagonal with 99% dielectric coatings,\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 8 X 50 non-illuminated straight-through finderscope and quick release bracket, and a cradle ring assembly with Vixen-style dovetail mount. 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstrophotography with the AR152\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its diffraction-limited optics, proper baffling, precision dual-speed focuser, and rugged construction, the Explore Scientific AR152 is also a solid performer for the astrophotographer. Here is an image by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobin.com\/users\/jbalsam\/\" title=\"Astrophotographer Josh Balsam on Astrobin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJosh Balsam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas posted on the collection of Explore Scientific AR152 images on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobin.com\/search\/?q=Explore%20Scientific%20AR152\" title=\"See more images on Astrobin made with the Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAstrobin Astrophotographers Community Website\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/1_bb933e9d-b95f-4c4b-a7e5-a19fc81b9c87.webp?v=1734198208\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobin.com\/48334\/?nc=user\" title=\"The Pelican Nebula by Josh Balsam with his Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pelican Nebula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobin.com\/48334\/?nc=user\" title=\"The Pelican Nebula by Josh Balsam with his Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNarrowband Image by Josh Balsam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2.5 Hour Integration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\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%\"\u003eDAR152065-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e988 mm\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\u003e13.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.77 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Length w\/ Dew Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41\"; 1041mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 lb; 10.7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm Wide V-Block, Similar to Vixen Dovetail 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\u003cp\u003eExplore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\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":46388129005797,"sku":"ES-DAR152065-02","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/ar_152_869x869_51e78163-fef5-4c8a-9903-f22ee15e2e9a.webp?v=1737080633","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/explore-scientific-ar152-air-spaced-doublet-refractor-telescope-dar152065-01","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}