Product description Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope The Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope (ES-ED0806-02) is a top-of-the-line telescope designed for amateur and professional astronomers. Its air-spaced triplet lens design provides superior color correction and sharp, high-contrast images, making it perfect for deep-sky and planetary observations. With an 80mm aperture and 480mm focal length, this telescope offers a wide field of view for a detailed view of the night sky. The telescope comes with a 2-inch focuser, allowing for precise focusing and the use of a wide range of eyepieces and accessories. The Explore Scientific ED80 telescope is perfect for both visual and photographic use, making it a versatile and high-quality choice for any astronomy enthusiast. Get your hands on this professional telescope and explore the night sky like never before! Technical 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 Dovetail Vixen Explore One Telescope with 67x Magnification 70mm Aperture 400mm Focal Length Explore Scientific Reflector Telescope 114mm with Full Size Tripod Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope Explore Scientific Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope in Carbon Fiber Explore Scientific Hybrid Telescope Finder Scope Base Buying Options Buying Options Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews — 4.1 out of 5 stars 30 4.0 out of 5 stars 14 2.0 out of 5 stars 1 — Price — no data — no data $599.99$599.99 $2,249.99$2,249.99 $45.99$45.99 Skill Level Beginner Beginner Intermediate Advanced General Notes Hybrid Finder Scope Base Installed on Scope About Us Based out of Springdale, Arkansas, Explore Scientific is an optics company committed to designing, building and selling high-quality observation instruments and accessories for all skill levels. Since 2008!
Features
- BRILLIANT, HIGH-CONTRAST VIEWS: This refractor telescope’s combination of genuine FCD1 HOYA extra-low dispersion (ED) optical glass and proprietary enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optical surfaces produce excellent views filled with stunning details.
- GREAT FOR ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY: The telescope’s 80mm aperture, versatile f/6 focal ratio, and air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations allows users to capture amazing images of the Moon, the planets and bright deep sky treats like nebulae and star clusters.
- DESIGNED WITH PORTABILITY IN MIND: With its 480mm focal length and retractable dew shield, this highly portable refractor is perfect for spontaneous stargazing sessions and is compact enough to mount atop a larger telescope for astrophotographers who wish to separate guiding and imaging duties.
- COLLIMATION SYSTEM EMPHASIZES PRECISION: The front cell is outfitted with push-pull adjustments to get the best collimation for the tightest stars.
- USA SUPPORT: Based in Springdale, Arkansas, USA, you can always be assured of excellent customer service should you ever have an issue or question.
Specifications
| product_dimensions |
21 x 9 x 9 inches |
| item_weight |
5.95 pounds |
| asin |
B00KI0C1C2 |
| item_model_number |
ED80 |
| is_discontinued_by_manufacturer |
No |
| date_first_available |
May 22, 2014 |
| manufacturer |
Explore Scientific |
