EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127mm f/7.5 FCD-1 Alu 2'' R&P refractor tube

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127mm f/7.5 FCD-1 Alu 2'' R&P Refractor Tube

The three-lens design of the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED-Apochromats provides everything an amateur astronomer desires - at a reasonable price. The Hoya FCD001 ED glass construction has two air gaps 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 is combined with high precision mechanics - the result is a telescope of a level that is setting a new standard in its price class. Astrophotographers will love this telescope - an optional field flattener is available and makes the telescope perfect even for cameras with a large chip format.

These popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO refractors are offered in 3 different product lines:

Essential Line:
HOYA FCD-1 Glass Lens, AL-Tube, 2.0'' Rack & Pinion Focuser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3''FT)).

Professional line:
HOYA FCD-100 glass lens, AL/CF tube, 2.5'' HEXAFOC focuser with 1:10, 2.0'' star diagonal and 99% reflectivity (see Part Nos. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF)).

High-end line:
OHARA FPL-53 Glass Lens, Carbon Tube (CF), 3.0'' Feather-Touch Focuser with 1:10, 2.0'' Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF)).

IMPORTANT NOTE: This telescope is supplied without finder and flight case. Compatible scopes are the 0620150 EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ES 8x50 Illuminated Finder Scope, the 0620160 EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 8x50 90° PolarFinder+Amici-Prism Finder Scope and the 0620170 and 0620180 Explore Scientific 50mm and 60mm Finder-Guidescopes. The 0690420 EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Flight-Case ED127 ALU Tube and the 0690460 EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Telescope Case ED-APO & AR 127s/152s are recommended for storage and transport.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Aperture: 127mm
Focal Length: 952mm
Focal Ratio: f/7.5
Weight: 7.7 kg
Back Focus: 165 mm beyond 2" adapter

INCLUDES
Optics with dovetail plate and finder slot
2'' star diagonal 99% reflectivity
Dust caps for front lens and focuser

Technical Specifications:

• Optical design Apocomatic refractor
• Recommended maximum magnification 250
• ED glass ✓
• Mirror/lens diameter 127 mm
• Focal length 952 mm
• Angular resolution 1 arc second
• Coating type Enhanced Multi-Layer Deposition (EMD)
• Receiving image field width 24x36 mm 1.8 degrees
• Height of image field 24x36 mm receiver 1.2 degrees

GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA

• Material OTA Aluminum
• Color white
• Focusing system 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 reduction
• Dust protection covers Dust protection covers for front lens and eyepiece carrier
• Mount type Mountless optics
• Extended warranty 10 years

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

• Net weight OTA (incl. accessories) 7.7 kg

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127mm f/7.5 FCD-1 Alu 2'' R&P refractor tube