{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed80-fcd100-series-air-spaced-triplet-refractor-telescope-fcd100-0806-02","title":"Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope (FCD100-0806-02)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eExplore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep sky treasures of the Messier catalog with Explore Scientific’s 80mm FCD100 Apochromatic Refractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is essentially the same scope as the ES-ED0806-02 but offering greater quality optics. We use Hoya FCD100 optics which is very similar in characteristics as Ohara 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 the best glass ever produced by Hoya.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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\u003eIn addition, this amazing little scope also 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\u003eAlthough it is a standout telescope on its own, the 80mm also is compact enough to mount on a larger telescope, which can add versatility to your astrophotography experience by separating the guiding and imaging duties. \u003cspan\u003eThe telescope tube's outside diameter is 91 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eED80 Classic White f\/6 Air Spaced Triplet with Hoya FCD100 optics and Integrated Dew Shield; 480mm focal length; 2.5\" HEX Focuser with 2 extension tubes; Integrated Vixen-Style Dovetail, Explore Scientific\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2N1 Hybrid Finder Scope Base\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstalled on scope; 99% Reflective 2\" Diagonal. Weighs 7.5lbs. (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\"\u003eFCD100-0806-02\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\"\u003e480mm\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\/6\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\"\u003e12\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\"\u003e1.45 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\"\u003e18.5\"; 475mm\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\"\u003e15\"; 381mm\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\"\u003e85mm\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\"\u003e7.5lb; 3.4kg\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\"\u003eVixen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope\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 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388329021669,"sku":"ES-FCD100-0806-02","price":1568.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/FCD100_80mm_2_Burst_869x869_fba3a355-f161-43de-912e-dcb0f02aae5c.webp?v=1734209460","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/explore-scientific-ed80-fcd100-series-air-spaced-triplet-refractor-telescope-fcd100-0806-02","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}