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The Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series is a premium air-spaced triplet apochromatic refractor combining genuine Hoya FCD1 extra-low dispersion glass with proprietary EMD multi-layer coatings to deliver razor-sharp, high-contrast images with virtually no chromatic aberration. Its 102mm aperture and 714mm focal length strike an excellent balance between light-gathering power and portability, making it ideal for both lunar and planetary observation as well as deep-sky astrophotography. The precision 2-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser provides smooth, stable focus control for visual observing and long-exposure imaging, while the diffraction-limited optics ensure exceptional detail across the field of view.
| Focal ratio | f/7 |
| Highest magnification | 200 |
| Optical design | Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromatic |
| Resolution | 1.14″ |
| Coating Type | EMD Enhanced Multi-Layer |
| Tube Length (With Dew Shield) | 774 mm |
| Aperture | 102 mm |
| Limiting Magnitude | 12.5 |
| Tube Length (Without Dew Shield) | 603 mm |
| Diagonal Reflectivity | 99% |
| Focal length | 714 mm |
| Weight | 5.4 lb |
| Focuser Size | 2 in |
| Tube Diameter | 119 mm |
| Glass Type | Hoya FCD1 ED Glass |