Explore Scientific ED APO 80mm f/6 FCD-100 Alu HEX

Explore Scientific ED APO 80mm f/6 FCD-100 Alu HEX

Description:
The Explore Scientific ED APO 80mm f/6 FCD-100 is a premium triplet apochromatic refractor for demanding astrophotographers and visual observers. It features high-grade Hoya FCD-100 ED glass for enhanced chromatic correction and excellent clarity, especially suited to modern sensors that are sensitive to blue light.

The aluminium tube combines mechanical strength with low weight (2.6 kg), making it ideal for transport and lightweight mounts. Its 2.5" HEXAFOC focuser with 1:10 reduction ensures smooth and precise focusing, even with heavy imaging setups. The large internal tube and focuser diameter prevent vignetting when used with full-frame sensors.

The telescope includes a 2" mirror diagonal (99% reflectivity), a 2" to 1.25" adapter, and dust caps. A finder bracket is provided, but no finder optics are included. It’s ideal for deep-sky imaging, high-resolution lunar and planetary observation.

Technical specifications:

• Optical design: ED apochromatic triplet refractor

• Glass: Hoya FCD-100

• Aperture: 80 mm

• Focal length: 480 mm

• F-ratio: f/6

• Angular resolution: 1.73"

• Max recommended magnification: 160x

• Optical coating: EMD multilayer

• Focuser: 2.5" HEXAFOC with 1:10 reduction

• Tube material: aluminium

• Tube length: 330 mm

• Height: 112 mm

• Width: 130 mm

• Tube diameter: 90 mm

• Weight (tube only): 2.6 kg

• Dovetail: Vixen-style

• Included adapters: 2" to 1.25"

• Diagonal: 2" mirror, 99% reflectivity

• Dust caps: included front and rear

• Backfocus: not specified

• Rear thread: not specified

Additional information:
Delivered with OTA, Vixen dovetail bar, 2" diagonal mirror, 2" to 1.25" adapter, finder bracket (no optics). Manufacturer warranty: 10 years under Explore Scientific conditions.