Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope - DAR152065-01
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PRICE 979.99 BARCODE 812257011032 Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope DAR152065-01 Weight 23 lb
Features and Benefits
- provides the brightest images and highest resolution of the AR Series.
- explore the sky with a wide-field (f/6.5) large aperture refractor
- Designed to handle the rigors of public star parties and educational outreach
- 8 X 50 non-illuminated straight -thru finderscope and quick release bracket, and a cradle ring assembly with Vixen-style dovetail mount.
- Limited 1 Year Warranty with any purchase made with our company; however, by registering your product within 60 days of purchase you are eligible to be covered under the Explore STAR Transferrable Extended Lifetime Warranty
Description
The Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet, is a classic air-spaced, crown-and-flint doublet achromatic refractor, and at 152mm (6-inches) of aperture, it provides the brightest images and highest resolution of the AR Series.
Our design goal was to provide an extreme value by providing true diffraction-limited optics at a price that will allow more people to explore the sky with a wide-field (f/6.5) large aperture refractor. Images of deep-sky objects are stunning at low powers and all at a small fraction of the price you would pay for a similar aperture apochromat refractor.
At high power, the moon, planets, and double stars are revealed in sharp, high contrast. Designed to handle the rigors of public star parties and educational outreach, the Explore Scientific AR Series telescopes come with heavy-duty, high quality components, including a 2" dual-speed focuser, a one-piece 2" diagonal with 99% dielectric coatings, an 8 X 50 non-illuminated straight -thru finderscope and quick release bracket, and a cradle ring assembly with Vixen-style dovetail mount. Just add a few eyepieces and the alt-azimuth or equatorial mount of your choice and you’ll be ready to discover the Universe!
Astrophotography with the AR152
With its diffraction-limited optics, proper baffling, precision dual-speed focuser, and rugged construction, the Explore Scientific AR152 is also a solid performer for the astrophotographer.
Specifications
| Item Number |
DAR152065–01 |
| Focal Length |
988 mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/6.5 |
| Limiting Magnitude |
13.4 |
| Resolution |
.77 arcsec |
| Tube Length w/ Dew Shield |
41"; 1041mm |
| Diameter |
152 mm |
| Weight |
23 lb./10.7 kg |
| Dovetail |
45 mm Wide V-Block, Similar to Vixen Dovetail Style |
