Explore Scientific ED Apo 102 mm f/7 FCD-1

The three-element 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-element 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.

Focuser:

A 2" rack-and-pinion focuser (rotatable), including 2 draw tube extensions, makes photographic and visual work easy, even in heavy-duty use. Helical gearing and 10:1 reduction deliver guarantee smooth and precise focusing.

Mounting:

To attach your Explore Scientific 127 mm Air-Spaced Triplet telescope to a variety of mounts, a "Vixen-style" dovetail is included. The "Vixen-style" plate fits mounts made by Explore Scientific, Celestron,, Meade, Skywatcher, Vixen & others.

Astrophotographic results obtained with this telescope on Astrobin

Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this telescope model: Link to Astrobin

Astrophotographic results obtained with this telescope on Astrobin

Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this telescope model: Link to Astrobin