ED102mm-FCD100 Air Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope FCD100-10207-02
For seasoned vets. Generous 102mm triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, Hoya FCD100 optics and Integrated Dew Shield; 714mm focal length. Free shipping. Sign up and save more!
PRICE 1999.99 SKU FCD100-10207-02 BARCODE 811803034389 Explore Scientific ED102mm-FCD100 Air Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope FCD100-10207-02
Features and Benefits
- Air spaced Triplet Design
- Compact enough to mount on a larger telescope
- Great for interplanetary and deep space
- Eliminates chromatic aberrations
- Brilliant High Contrast Images
- 119mm Diameter
Description
Reveal 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 102mm FCD100 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope
Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this ED102mm-FCD100 Air Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope FCD100-10207-02 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.
This amazing little 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.
Although it is a standout telescope on its own, the 102mm 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.
ED102 Classic White f/7 Air Spaced Triplet with Hoya FCD100 optics and Integrated Dew Shield; 714mm focal length; 2.5" HEX Focuser with 2 extension tubes; Integrated Vixen-Style Dovetail, Explore Scientific 2N1 Hybrid Finder Scope Base installed on scope; 99% Reflective 2" Diagonal. Weighs 12lbs. (Case and Finder Scope NOT Included)
Limited Warranty is one year, which converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase.
Specifications
| Item Number |
FCD100–10207–02 |
| Focal Length |
714mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/7 |
| Limiting |
| Magnitude |
12.5 |
| Resolution |
1.14 arcsec |
| Tube Length w/ Dew Shield |
30.5"; 774mm |
| Tube Length w/out Dew Shield |
23.75"; 603mm |
| Diameter |
119mm |
| Weight |
12 lb; 5.4 kg |
| Dovetail |
45 mm Wide V-Block, Similar to Vixen Dovetail Style |
