Explore Scientific ED102 Essential f/7 Air-spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope
DESCRIPTION The Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-spaced Triplet APO Refractor Telescope is a true apochromatic refractor that bring the universe closer in spectacular detail. Why choose the Explore Scientific ED102 Essential f/7 Air-spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope? 1. Incredible versatilityWith this telescope, our Moon's chiseled craters become starkly vivid, Jupiter's cloud belts come alive with orderly precision, and the Orion Nebula's blue-white stars shine through the misty cosmic tapestry. It's like having a front-row seat to the greatest show in the universe.2. Deep sky astrophotography, enabled!The ED102 Essential Series Apochromatic Refractor is your launchpad for deep sky astrophotography, offering a rock-solid optical platform to capture the beauty of the cosmos.3. A Perfect Blend of Portability & Power This high-end telescope strikes the ideal balance between portability and aperture size. Its true diffraction-limited optics and generously sized objective lens excel in lunar, planetary, and deep sky observations.4. Chromatic Aberration Begone The air-spaced triplet optical design erases those distracting chromatic aberrations. It's all made possible by the authentic HOYA FCD1 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and our proprietary EMD enhancements, ensuring your images are brilliantly high-contrast.The Explore Scientific ED102 isn't just a telescope; it's your personal portal to the universe's wonders. Ready to explore the cosmos in all its glory? Your adventure begins with us. What's in the box? Explore Scientific ED102 Essential f/7 Air-spaced Triplet Refractor Optical Tube Assembly ×1 2" rack-and-pinion focuser ×1 Extension tube ×2 Explore Scientific 2N1 Finder Scope Base installed on scope ×1 Please note: Case and Finder Scope NOT Included. Recommended Accessories EXOS II Mount with GOTO System Twilight II Mount Twilight I Mount Soft-Sided Carry Case Astrozap 4” Dew Heater Strap SPECS Lens Parameters Focal Length: 714mm Focal Ratio: f/7 Magnitude: 12.5 Resolution: 1.14 arcsec Hardware Parameters Tube Length w/ Dew Shield: 30.5" / 774mm Tube Length w/out Dew Shield: 23.75 / 603mm Diameter: 4.69" / 119mm Weight: 12 lb / 5.4 kg Dovetail Vixen CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)