DESCRIPTION
The three-lens design of the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED-Apochromats provides everything an amateur astronomer desires - at a reasonable price. The construction with Hoya FCD001 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.
 
INCLUDES
Three lens air-spaced ED-apochromat
Aperture 127mm; focal length 952mm; f/7,5 OTA with Dovetail Plate and Finder Slot
HOYA FCD-1 glass for maximal color fidelity
High end 2,5" Hexafoc 10:1 DeLuxe Focuser
2" Star Diagonal 99% included
Extension tubes for focusser (2pcs)
Handle features mounting place for cameras
Optics with dovetail plate and finder slot
Dust caps for front-lens and focuser
 
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127mm f/7.5 FCD-1 Alu 2'' R&P Focuser
These very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors we do offer in 3 different product lines:
Essential Line: 
HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0'' Rack&Pinion Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112156(CF + 3''FT)) 
Professional Line: 
HOYA FCD-100 Glas lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5'' HEXAFOC Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))
High-End Line: 
OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0'' Feather-Touch Focusser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 012165(CF))
 
FEATURES
Aperture: 127mm
Focal Length: 952mm
Focal ratio: f/7,5
Design: Apochromat with three lenses, two air spaces and FCD-1 glass
Weigth: 7,7kg
Backfocus: 150mm above 2" adaptor
 
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Optical tube with retractable dew-shield
2.5" HEX focuser with 1:10 gear reduction  
2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivity
Tube rings with dovetail plate and handle
Dust caps for front-lens and focuser
Universal finder slot