{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed152-air-spaced-triplet-telescope-in-carbon-fiber-ted15208cf-hex33","title":"Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber (TED15208CF-HEX33)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product-title\"\u003eExplore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"observingwiththeed152air-spacedtripletfcd1seriesapochromaticrefractorincarbonfiberwithgenuinehoyafcd1edglass:\"\u003eObserving with the ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet FCD1 Series Apochromatic Refractor in Carbon Fiber with genuine HOYA FCD1 ED Glass:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious amateur astronomers who choose apochromatic refractors know that generally once you start using an instrument larger than 127mm, that the limitation of size and weight can become a problem, often requiring a larger-class equatorial mount that is expensive and heavy. For some, large and heavy telescopes and mounts are out of the question due to physical constraints. With the Explore Scientific ED152 at only 20.5 lbs, many mid-priced, lighter, and more portable equatorial mounts (such as the precision\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLosmandy G11 PMC-Eight) are perfectly matched with this optical tube assembly for high quality astrophotography and serious visual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its 44% increase in light grasp and image brightness compared to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eED127 Air-Spaced Triplet, and 125% increase compared to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eED102 Air-Spaced Triplet, the ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet FCD1 Series in Carbon Fiber is a research-class instrument, ready for high-productivity assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserve moon transits with their shadows across the face of Jupiter, as well as structural detail and color variations within the wake of the Great Red Spot and at the boundaries of numerous equatorial cloud belts; resolve Cassini’s and Enke’s Divisions of Saturn’s rings and substructures within the rings themselves. Nebulae and galaxies objects appear like they are etched in crystal” some describe it as “three-dimensional” against a very dark sky because of the telescope’s unobstructed, high contrast optical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNebulae stand out in splendid detail, giving one the impression they are looking through a much larger aperture telescope, with filamentary structures observable even under less than optimal seeing conditions. A wide range of accessories is available to suit virtually any observing requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the school or university observatory, or to add to the collection of instruments for the dedicated amateur astronomer, the ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet FCD1 Series in Carbon Fiber is a true work-horse optical instrument ready for any observing or imaging requirement.\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\"\u003eTED15208CF-HEX33\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\"\u003e1216mm\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\/8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eLimiting Magnitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e.75 arcsec\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eTube Length w\/ Dew Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e52\"; 1320mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eTube Length w\/out Dew Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e41\"; 1041mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e152mm\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\"\u003e20.5lb; 9.3kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eDovetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eLosmandy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eTotal image circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e50.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eTotal image circle with 3\" adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e76mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFull illumination image circle with flat field adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e36mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFull illumination image circle with 0.7 focal reducer (2\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e20.9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFull illumination image circle with 0.7 focal reducer (3\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e30.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eImage circle without distortion with flat field adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e40.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eImage circle without distortion with 0.7 focal reducer (2\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e46.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eImage circle without distortion with 0.7 focal reducer (3\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e46.4mm\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 ED152 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\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/explore-scientific-warranty?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=explore+scientific+warranty\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore Scientific 1-Year Warranty (You need to subscribe to warranty)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388243398885,"sku":"ES-TED15208CF-HEX33","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/vwb_869x869_27edf807-6096-4d93-be3c-5f0b9d71d4de.webp?v=1734204181","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/explore-scientific-ed152-air-spaced-triplet-telescope-in-carbon-fiber-ted15208cf-hex33","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}