Explore Scientific Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope-ES-ED0806-02
A true apochromatic 80mm telescope that reveals celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep sky treasures! Free Shipping Subscribe and save Today.
PRICE: 899.99 SKU: ES-ED0806-02 BARCODE: 811803034358 Explore Scientific Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope-ES-ED0806-02
Features and Benefits
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true apochromatic telescope
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true diffraction-limited optics
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perfect grab-and-go instrument
- compact enough to mount on a larger telescope
- air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations
- the Explore Scientific Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope-ES-ED0806-02 is the perfect size to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions
- generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer deposition coatings
- 2" rack-and-pinion focuser comes with 2 extension tubes. Explore Scientific Hybrid Finder Scope Base installed on scope. (Finder scope not included)
- Limited Warranty is one year, which converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty when the product is registered within 60 days of purchase
Description
The Explore Scientific Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope-ES-ED0806-02 is a true apochromatic that reveals 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.
Offering true diffraction-limited optics with genuine HOYA FCD1 ED glass, the Explore Scientific Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope-ES-ED0806-02 is the perfect size 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 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer deposition coatings on all optical surfaces.
Although 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. The telescope tube's outside diameter is 91 mm.
Explore Scientific 2" rack-and-pinion focuser comes with 2 extension tubes. Explore Scientific Hybrid Finder Scope Base installed on scope. (Finder scope not included.)
Specifications
| Item Number |
ES-ED0806-02 |
| Focal Length |
480mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/6 |
| Limiting Magnitude |
12 |
| Resolution |
1.45 arcsec |
| Tube Length w/ Dew Shield |
18.5"; 475mm |
| Tube Length w/o Dew Shield |
15"; 381mm |
| Diameter |
85mm |
| Weight |
5.95 lb; 2.7 kg |
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