Explore Scientific ED APO 80 mm FCD-1 ALU Telescope
Apochromatic refractor. Objective lens diameter: 80mm. Focal length: 480mm
Product ID | 75762 |
Brand | Explore Scientific |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 4007922002996 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 32x39x21 cm |
Shipping Weight | 9 kg |
The three-lens design of the Explore Scientific ED-Apochromats provides everything an amateur astronomer desires – at a reasonable price. The construction with Hoya FCD-1 ED glass has two air spaces and provides a level of correction so superior to the two-lens constructions, that are common in this price class, that you will see the difference immediately.
This excellent optical performance teams up with a high precision mechanics – the result is a telescope on a level that is setting a new standard in it's price class. Astrophotographers will love this telescope – a optional field flattner is available and makes the telescope perfect even for cameras with a large chip format.
Features:
- Three lens air-spaced ED-apochromat
- Hoya FCD01-ED glass
- Polystrehl of above 0.9
- Backfocus: 165mm above 2" adaptor
The kit includes:
- Optics with dovetail plate and finder slot
- 2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivity
- Dust caps for front-lens and focuser
Product ID | 75762 |
Brand | Explore Scientific |
Warranty | 2 years |
EAN | 4007922002996 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 32x39x21 cm |
Shipping Weight | 9 kg |
Optical design | refractor |
Optical scheme | apochromat |
Optics material | ED |
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm | 80 |
Focal length, mm | 480 |
Aperture ratio | f/6 |
Resolution threshold, arcseconds | 1.6 |
Focuser | 2'' rack & pinion with 10:1 fine adjustment |
Additional | dust protection caps for an open aperture and eyepiece holder |
Optical tube material | aluminum |
User level | experienced users |
Observed object | deep-sky objects, planets of the Solar System |
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