{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed102-fcd100-series-air-spaced-triplet-telescope-in-carbon-fiber-fcd100-10207-cf-01","title":"Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber (FCD100–10207-CF-01)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eExplore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e, has the advantages for astrophotographers and visual astronomers found in our metal-tube ED102 models, but with the advantage of making the instrument much lighter, and a lighter weight telescope performs better on any mount that it is used on. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telescope includes genuine HOYA  FCD100 ED glass which is very similar in characteristics as OHARA’s FPL-53. Relying on technological innovation, we have successfully launched the mass production of high-performance optical glass at the apex of the FCD family. Combining it with optical glass of high refractive index allows us to achieve unprecedented advanced chromatic aberration correction. HOYA FCD100 is considered one of the premier ED glass types available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving a true diffraction-limited optical design and sized to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions, this high-quality telescope is a perfect grab-and-go instrument for exploring the skies. Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this telescope generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optical surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amazing scope includes a 2.5\" Hexagonal focuser with very rigid design and strong support. Up to 10 lbs of gear can be loaded onto this focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eED102 Carbon Fiber f\/7 Air Spaced Triplet with HOYA FCD100 optics and Integrated Dew Shield; 714mm focal length; 2.5\" HEX Focuser with 2 extension tubes; Cradle Ring with Handle and Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate; Explore Scientific\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2N1 Finder Scope Base\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstalled on scope; 99% Reflective 2\" Diagonal. Weighs 9.3lbs. with cradle (Case and Finder Scope NOT Included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eFCD100–10207-CF-01\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e714mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003ef\/7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e9.5 lb; 4.3 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eDovetail Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e45mm Wide with Cone-Angle Adjustments (Vixen-style)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eExplore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/explore-scientific-warranty\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eExplore Scientific 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46404248666341,"sku":"ES-FCD100-10207-CF-01","price":2660.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/3_3fc9013e-5a45-41cd-bfcd-9a434da418b1.webp?v=1734796890","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/explore-scientific-ed102-fcd100-series-air-spaced-triplet-telescope-in-carbon-fiber-fcd100-10207-cf-01","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}