INCLUDES
Three lens air-spaced ED-apochromat
Focuser with 10:1 reduction
Tuberings with handle included - handle features mounting place for cameras
2'' Star Diagonal 99% reflectivity
Optics with dovetail plate and finder slot
Dust caps for front-lens and focuser
 
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 102mm f/7 FCD-1 Alu 2'' R&P Focuser
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.

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
three lens air-spaced ED-apochromat
Hoya FCD01-ED glass
polystrehl of above 0.9
Tube-weight: 4,9kg 
Tube length (retracted dew-cap): 560mm 
Dew-cap diameter: 154mm 
Tube diameter: 104mm
backfocus: 165mm 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	20
Maximum recommended magnification	200
ED glass	✓
Mirror/Lens diam.	102 mm
Focal length	714 mm
Aperture ratio	7
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
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Total length	630 mm
Total width	154 mm
Net weight OTA (incl. accessories)	4.9 kg
Length with retracted tube (approx., mm)	560
Tube diameter	104 mm
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	50.8 mm

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