ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor

The Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series is a compact 80mm apochromatic refractor designed for both visual observing and astrophotography. Featuring a true air-spaced triplet optical design with premium HOYA FCD1 extra-low dispersion glass and proprietary EMD multi-layer coatings, this f/6 telescope delivers diffraction-limited performance that virtually eliminates chromatic aberration for sharp, high-contrast images. Its lightweight, portable construction and versatile performance make it an excellent grab-and-go instrument for lunar and planetary observation, deep-sky imaging, or as a guide scope on larger telescopes.