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

TELESCOPE SPECIFICATION

TECHNICAL DATA
Field of application	Deep Sky Observation Deep Sky Photography Lunar observation Lunar photography Planetary observation Planetary photography
Focus Group	Advanced Amateurs
Product Family	ED Refractor telescope
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Optical design	Apochomatic Refractor
Magnification from	25x
Maximum recommended magnification	250x
ED glass	✓
Mirror/Lens diam.	127 mm
Focal length	952 mm
Aperture ratio	7.5
Angular resolution	1 arc seconds
Type of coating	Enhanced Multilayer Desposition (EMD)
Width of image field width 24x36 mm receiver	1.8 degrees
Height of image field width 24x36 mm receiver	1.2 degrees
Mount Type	Optics without Mount
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA
Material OTA	Aluminium
Focusing system	2.5" Hexafoc DeLuxe with 10:1
Colour	white
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Net weight OTA (incl. accessories)	7.7 kg
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	50.8 mm
Total length	80 cm
Total width	18 cm
Total height	18 cm

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.

Buy 1000 OAKS Solarite Safety Film

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