INCLUDES
Three lens air-spaced ED-apochromat
Aperture 80mm; Focal length 480mm; f/6
Optical tube assembly rotatable 44mm dovetail
Focuser with 10:1 reduction
2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivity
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 80mm f/6 FCD-1 Alu 2" R&P Focuser
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 - an 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
weight: 2,6kg
backfocus: 165mm above 2" adaptor
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Optics with dovetail plate and finder slot
2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivity
Dust caps for front-lens and focuser
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 80MM OTA
TECHNICAL DATA Field of application
- Deep Sky Observation
- Deep Sky Photography
- Lunar observation
- Lunar photography
- Planetary observation
Focus Group
- Advanced Amateurs
- Visual enthusiasts
- Specialists and Research
Product Family ED Refractor telescope OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS Optical design Apochomatic Refractor Maximum recommended magnification 160 ED glass ✓ Mirror/Lens diam. 80 mm Focal length 480 mm Aperture ratio 6 Angular resolution 1.6 arc seconds Type of coating Enhanced Multilayer Desposition (EMD) Width of image field width 24x36 mm receiver 4.3 degrees Height of image field width 24x36 mm receiver 2.9 degrees Mount Type Optics without Mount GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA Material OTA Aluminium Transportability very good Focusing system 2" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser with helical gearing and 10:1 reduction Colour white Dust protection caps Dust protection caps for front lens and eyepiece holder DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS Total length 340 mm Total width 120 mm Total height 120 mm Net weight OTA (incl. accessories) 2.6 kg Tube length 340 mm