{"title":"Essential Series FCD1","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Scientific Essential Series telescopes with FCD1 glass offer true apochromatic performance in a versatile refractor design. These air-spaced triplet APO telescopes are built for sharp, high-contrast views with reduced chromatic aberration, making them a strong choice for visual astronomy, lunar and planetary observing, and deep-sky astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"explore-scientific-es-ed0806-01","title":"Explore Scientific ES-ED0806-01","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0px 0px 2em; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font-size: 14px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(236, 229, 227); text-transform: uppercase; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp appify_fntsize=\"16px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" libre franklin sans-serif none font-size:=\"\" text-transform:=\"\"\u003eThe Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is a true apochromatic telescope that reveals celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep sky treasures of the Messier catalog. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp appify_fntsize=\"16px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" libre franklin sans-serif none font-size:=\"\" text-transform:=\"\"\u003eOffering true diffraction-limited optics with genuine HOYA FCD1 ED glass, the ED80 is the perfect size to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions, this high-quality telescope is a perfect grab-and-go instrument for exploring the skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp appify_fntsize=\"16px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" libre franklin sans-serif none font-size:=\"\" text-transform:=\"\"\u003eFeaturing an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this telescope generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer deposition coatings on all optical surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp appify_fntsize=\"16px\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" libre franklin sans-serif none font-size:=\"\" text-transform:=\"\"\u003eAlthough it is a standout telescope on its own, the 80mm also is compact enough to mount on a larger telescope, which can add versatility to your astrophotography experience by separating the guiding and imaging duties. The telescope tube's outside diameter is 91 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Pegasus Stepper Motor upgrade installed. (DMFC)","offer_id":44012382093423,"sku":"ES-ED0806-02","price":1629.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pegasus Focus Cube installed","offer_id":44012382191727,"sku":"ES-ED0806-02","price":1599.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"None","offer_id":44012382290031,"sku":"ES-ED0806-02","price":1219.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ed80_header_281_29__48199.jpg?v=1766547935"},{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed102","title":"Explore Scientific ED102","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhen the designers at Explore Scientific set their sights on creating a top-quality apochromatic refractor that anyone would be proud to own, they decided on a traditional air-spaced triplet optical design in a rugged, adjustable lens cell. All materials had to be top-notch, so genuine Hoya extra-low dispersion (ED) Dense Fluor Crown (FCD1) glass was chosen, and then experienced craftsmen shaped and polished the elements that would form the foundation of a high-quality, true APO refractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAll Explore Scientific Air-Spaced Triplet APO Refractors are diffraction-limited at .25PV or better. Special EMD  enhanced multi-layer coatings are deposited on all optical surfaces, and the result is bright, high contrast images with virtually no light scatter. Interferometic data on your newly purchased and registered Explore apochromatic refractor is available upon request after 6 months of ownership. Time restrictions apply; please contact Customer Service for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp align=\"justify\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhile optics are definitely the most important component of any telescope, other features, like the focuser and the optical tube, play a crucial role in the design. Below you will find highlights on all of the ingredients used to create Explore Scientific Triplet APO refractors, including a very liberal warranty that speaks volumes about the confidence we have in our telescopes!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eExplore ED102 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Highlights \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe Explore ED102 Essential Edition telescope comes with a white aluminum tube with black accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eExplore Scientific Air-Spaced Apochromatic Triplets have true APO optic and are diffraction limited at .25PV or better\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eGenuine ED glass from Hoya Japan is used on all ED APO Triplets at Explore, for superb quality and light throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eEnhanced Multi-Layer Coatings (EMD) are deposited on optical elements to boost contrast and eliminate light scatter; and contrast is further enhanced with the installation of matte black knife-edge baffles in the optical tube assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhile refractors seldom require additional collimation after initial factory adjustment, the lens cell design allows for consumer collimation. Sending your ED102 Triplet off to the factory is always an option, but is not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e102mm models come with a heavy-duty 2\" dual-speed rotatable focuser, including 2 draw tube extensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eTo attach your Explore Scientific Air-Spaced Triplet telescope to a variety of mounts, we have included the \"Vixen-style\" dovetail. The \"Vixen-style\" plate fits mounts made by Explore, Meade, Celestron, Vixen \u0026amp; others.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(15, 20, 25); font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAll Explore Scientific products come with a STAR Extended-Life-of-the-Product Warranty. 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Featuring a large 152mm aperture and premium HOYA FCD1 extra-low dispersion glass, this air-spaced triplet delivers crisp, color-corrected, high-contrast views across the field. Despite its large aperture, the carbon fiber tube keeps the overall weight to just 20.5 lbs, making it remarkably portable for a telescope in this class. This reduced weight enables use with lighter equatorial mounts like the Losmandy G11 PMC-Eight, offering greater flexibility without sacrificing performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ED152 offers a 44% increase in light-gathering capability compared to the ED127, and 125% more than the ED102, providing exceptional brightness and resolution for observing planets, lunar features, deep-sky objects, and more. Its unobstructed design and precision coatings deliver images with stunning contrast, revealing fine details in nebulae, galaxies, and planetary atmospheres with remarkable clarity—even under suboptimal seeing conditions. 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