EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC ED APO 127mm f/7.5 FCD-100 Alu HEX

• Three-lens apochromatic with two air chambers
• Aperture 127 mm; focal length 952 mm; f/7.5
• HOYA FCD-100 glass for maximum color fidelity
• Hexafoc DeLuxe 2.5" Hexafoc DeLuxe 10:1 focusing mechanism
• 2" 99% diagonal mirror included
• Two eyepiece focuser extension sleeves
• Handle with camera mounting option
• 44 mm universal dovetail with stainless steel protection (compatible with Super/Great Polaris, EQ5, LXD75, EXOS-II)
• Dew protection cap can be inserted for easy transportation

Highly corrected 127 mm triple (three-lens) apochromatic with aluminum tube and 2.5'' HEXAFOC precision eyepiece focuser.

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

This excellent apochromatic is a very versatile device: the fast aperture ratio of f/7.5 allows for short exposure times in astrophotography, while its high sharpness and outstanding contrast make it possible to make general observations of the North America nebula or the Andromeda galaxy as well as planets with great sharpness. 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 highly recommended for travel, but also for quick observations and astrophotography. The high-quality 2.5'' HEXAFOC eyepiece focuserwith 1:10 reduction completes the picture 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 APOs are offered in the following 3 product series:

Essential Line:
HOYA FCD-1glass element , AL tube, 2.0" Rack&Pinion focusing mechanism with 1:10, 2.0" diagonal mirror and 99 % reflectivity.0" and 99 % reflectivity (see item number: 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL), 0112155(CF))

Professional Line:
HOYA FCD-100 glass element, AL/CF tube, 2.5" HEXAFOC focusing drive with 1:10, diagonal mirror of 2.0" and 99 % reflectivity (see item number: 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))

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

TECHNICAL DATA

• Aperture: 127 mm
• Focal length: 952 mm
• Aperture ratio: f/7.5
• Tube weight: 7.7 kg
• Focal position: 150 mm from attachment
• Three-lens apochromatic with two air chambers and central FCD-100 element

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

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