EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 102mm f/7 Alu FCD-100 Alu HEX

• Three-lens apochromatic with two air chambers
• Aperture 102 mm; focal length 714 mm; f/7
• HOYA FCD-100 glass for maximum color fidelity
• Tube weight: 4 kg
• Hexafoc DeLuxe 2.5'' focusing mechanism with 10:1
• Includes 2'' diagonal mirror and 99%
• Two extension sleeves for eyepiece focuser
• Handle with mounting possibility for cameras
• 44 mm universal dovetail with stainless steel protection (compatible with Super/Great Polaris, EQ5, LXD75, EXOS-II)
• Spray protection cover can be inserted for easy transport

Highly corrected 102 mm triple apochromatic (three-lens) with aluminum tube and 2.5'' HEXAFOC precision eyepiece focuser.

Apochromatics are the measure of all things in the small and medium aperture rangeThe combination of ease of transport, very high image contrast and sharpness, with the excellent characteristics that these devices offer for astrophotography, are unsurpassed. Advances in glass production in recent years have made it possible to manufacture high quality apochromatics for wider consumer groups. With the newEXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FCD-100 CF Alu Hex, the color purity of this device sets new standards in this price class. The optics design achieves a Strehl ratio of 0.97, a value that represents maximum correction.

This excellent apochromatic is a very versatile device: the rapidaperture ratio of f/7Allows for a short exposure time in astrophotography, while theirhigh sharpness and extraordinary contrastMake it possible to make general observations of the North America nebula or the Andromeda galaxy, as well as of planets with great clarity. It is a very light and compact device: the dew protection cover can be inserted to save space. With ultra-modern glass and precision manufacturing, telescopes have been created for maximum observing enjoyment. In addition, this telescope is not only absolutely recommendable for travel, but also for quick observations and astrophotography. The2.5'' HEXAFOC eyepiece focuserHigh qualitywith 1:10 reductionCompletes the image of this versatile device: thanks to the large free diameter of 65 mm, there is no vignetting through the eyepiece focuser, even in astrophotography with large chips, as can happen in the case of smaller diameters.

The popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO is offered in the following 3 product series:

Essential Line:
Glass elementHOYA FCD-1, aL tube, 2.0" Rack&Pinion focusing mechanism with 1:10, 2.0" diagonal mirror and 99 % reflectivity (see article number: 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL), 0112155(CF + 3 "FT))

Professional Line:
Glass elementHOYA FCD-100, aL/CF tube, 2.5" HEXAFOC focusing mechanism with 1:10, 2.0" diagonal mirror and 99 % reflectivity (see item number: 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))

High-End Line:
Glass elementOHARA FPL-53, carbon tube (CF), 3.0" Feather-Touch focusing mechanism with 1:10, 2.0" diagonal mirror and 99 % reflectivity (see item number: 0112165(CF))

TECHNICAL DATA

• Aperture: 102 mm
• Focal length: 714 mm
• Aperture ratio: f/7
• Tube weight: 4.0 kg
• Focal position: 150 mm from the connection
• Three-lens apochromatic with two air chambers and central FCD-100 element

SUPPLY CONTENTS

• Optical tube
• 2'' and 99% diagonal mirror
• Two extension sleeves for eyepiece focuser
• Clamps for adapter plate and carrying handle
• Dust protection caps for lens and focusing mechanism
• Shoe for universal finder