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Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope: Perfect for both amateur and professional astronomers!
Description
The ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is a true apochromatic telescope that reveals celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep sky treasures of the Messier catalog.
Offering true diffraction-limited optics with genuine HOYA FCD1 ED glass, the ED80 is the perfect size to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions, this high-quality telescope is a perfect grab-and-go instrument for exploring the skies.
Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this telescope generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer deposition coatings on all optical surfaces.
Although it is a standout telescope on its own, the 80mm also is compact enough to mount on a larger telescope, which can add versatility to your astrophotography experience by separating the guiding and imaging duties. The telescope tube's outside diameter is 91 mm.
Specs
| 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 |
Warranty
Limited Warranty is one year, which converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty when the product is registered within 60 days of purchase.
From the Astronomy Magazine April, 2017 Review:
…“Then I really went nuts. Or so I thought. I switched to a 3.2mm planetary eyepiece that upped the magnification to 150x, which approached the theoretical upper limit for a 3-inch. When I gazed into the eyepiece, the four members of the Double Double showed surprisingly well, leaving me to wonder what this scope might do on a night of optimal seeing conditions. I have no doubt the ED80 can achieve its advertised resolving limit of 1.45”…. Small and portable, it’s an ideal grab-and-go telescope. It’s also extremely versatile, able to capture wide-field views spanning several degrees while also providing the high power punch to tease out lunar and planetary detail and split close double stars…
The Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope is a powerful telescope that is perfect for both amateur and professional astronomers. With an 80mm aperture and a focal length of 480mm, this telescope is designed to deliver high-quality, clear visuals.
The air-spaced triplet design ensures high contrast and minimal chromatic aberration, making it ideal for astro-photography. The lenses are fully multi-coated to ensure maximum light transmission, so you can see more detail in your observations.
The telescope comes with a 2-inch focuser and a 2-inch diagonal that is fully rotatable, allowing you to adjust the angle of your observations. It also comes with a built-in dew shield that protects the lens from dew formation, so you can spend more time observing without worrying about fogging.
The telescope is constructed with a lightweight yet durable aluminum tube. It is also equipped with a V-style mounting bracket that makes it easy to attach to any standard tripod. With its compact and portable design, this telescope is perfect for taking on the go. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced astronomer, the Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope will help you see the stars like never before.
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