EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127MM OTA
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127mm f/7.5 FCD-100 Carbon Fibre HEX
228000 + 18% GST
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DESCRIPTION
Highly corrected 127mm air-spaced triplet apochromat (with three lenses) and carbon fibre tube and a 2.5" high-precision HEXAFOC focuser. NEW: Now with hybrid viewfinder shoe to accept different viewfinder holders.
Apochromats are the ultimate choice in small to medium sized telescopes: the combination of compactness, transportability, very high image contrast and sharpness together with excellent astrophotographic performance cannot be bested. The advances in glass manufacturing during the last few years have made true apochromats available to more astronomy enthusiasts than ever before. The new Explore Scientific FCD-100 CF Hex represents another major improvement in this field - the overall correction (colour and spherical) is setting new standards in this price class. The optical design shows a polystrehl value of 0.97 indicating a level of correction that is absolutely top of the line.
This excellent apochromat is a very versatile telescope: its reasonably fast f-ratio makes for short exposure times when imaging deep sky objects, but it is still of a significant focal length, making higher power planetary and lunar observation comfortable without having to use really high magnification eyepieces. The high contrast and sharpness of the image provide breathtaking views of large objects like the North America nebula or the Andromeda galaxy, as well as tack sharp planetary images. The telescope is lightweight and compact - the dew shield slides down the tube to minimize size for transportation. Revolutionary glass and precision manufacturing come together to deliver a telescope that offers observing and imaging at the highest level. The Carbon Fibre construction allows this telescope to be used on lower capacity mounts, increasing convenience and portability. Although there are smaller instruments available, the combination of aperture and optical excellence at such a low weight and compact tube makes this an excellent travel scope. The well-designed 2.5" HEXAFOC focuser with 10:1 reduction is perfect for both visual and astrophotographic use - the large inner diameter of 65mm prevents vignetting by the focuser when the telescope is used for astrophotography with large sensors (full frame and above).
Specifications
Aperture: 127mm
Focal Length: 952mm
Focal ratio: f/7.5
Design: Apochromat with three lenses, two air spaces and FCD-100 glass
Weight: 5.2kg, lightweight due to carbon fibre tube
Backfocus: 150mm above 2" adaptor
Hybrid viewfinder shoe to accept different viewfinder holders
What's Included
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
Extension tubes for focuser (2pcs)
Dust caps for front-lens and focuser
Hybrid viewfinder shoe
We offer the very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors in 3 different product lines:
Essential Line:
HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0" Rack & Pinion Focuser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3"FT)).
Professional Line:
HOYA FCD-100 Glass lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5" HEXAFOC Focuser 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 Focuser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))
Highlight
Three lens apochromat with two air spaces
Aperture 127mm; focal length 952mm; f/7.5
HOYA FCD-100 glass for maximum colour fidelity
Weight:5.2kg, lightweight due to carbon fibre tube
High end 2,5" Hexafoc 10:1 DeLuxe Focuser
2" Star Diagonal 99% included
Extension tubes for focuser (2pcs)
Handle features mounting place for cameras
44mm universal dovetail with stainless steel protection included (Fits Super/Great Polaris, EQ5, LXD75, EXOS-II)
Dewshield slides onto tube for easy transport ; Hybrid viewfinder shoe to accept different viewfinder holders
TECHNICAL DATA
Field of application
Deep Sky Observation
Deep Sky Photography
Land observation
Land object photography
Lunar observation
Lunar photography
Planetary observation
Planetary photography
Focus Group
Advanced Amateurs
Visual enthusiasts
Specialists and Research
Product Family
ED Refractor Telescope
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Optical design
Apochomatic Refractor
Maximum recommended magnification
250
ED glass
✓
Mirror/Lens diam.
127 mm
Focal length
952 mm
Aperture ratio
7.5
Type of coating
Enhanced Multilayer Desposition (EMD)
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA
Material OTA
Carbon fiber
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
50.8 mm
Colour
Carbon Fiber
Mount Type
Optics without Mount
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Net weight (without access.)
5200 g
Total length
79 cm
Total width
17.6 cm
Total height
17.6 cm
Tube diameter
145 mm
Tube length
790 mm
WARNING
This device focuses a lot of light.
Looking directly at the SUN through this device can result in partial or complete loss of vision.
For observing the SUN, we recommend you buy a 'Solar Safety Film' for this Telescope.
Super ACHROMATIC (MultiCoated /High Colour corrected) 2X BARLOW 1.25" OD, 2 ELEMENT LENSwith T-thread for direct camera attachment /with Brass compression ring / GSO. . . . Rs. 3,000
2 inch T-2 Camera Adapter . . . . Rs 1650
Eyepiece Projection Camera Adapter . . . . Rs. 2280
