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ED102 Essential Air-Spaced Triplet APO

Explore Scientific

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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.

Specifications

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

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