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.

FEATURES

• three lens air-spaced ED-apochromat
• Hoya FCD01-ED glass
• polystrehl of above 0.9
• weight: 4,9kg
• backfocus: 165mm above 2" adaptor

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• Optics with dovetail plate and finder slot
• Dust caps for front-lens and focuser

Technical Data

FIELD OF APPLICATION
Field of application	Deep Sky Observation Deep Sky Photography Lunar observation Lunar photography Planetary observation Planetary photography
FOCUS GROUP
Focus Group	Advanced Amateurs
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Optical design	Apochomatic Refractor
Maximum recommended magnification	200
ED glass	✓
Objective diameter	102 mm
Focal length	714 mm
Angular resolution	1.3 arc seconds
Type of coating	Enhanced Multilayer Desposition (EMD)
Width of image field width 24x36 mm receiver	2.9 degrees
Height of image field width 24x36 mm receiver	1.9 degrees
Mount Type	Optics without Mount
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA
Material OTA	Aluminium
Focusing system	2" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser with helical gearing and 10:1 reduction
Colour	white
Dust protection caps	Dust protection caps for front lens and eyepiece holder
Ext. warranty after online registration	10 Years
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Net weight OTA (incl. accessories)	4.9 kg
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	50.8 mm