ED80 - FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor

The Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series features genuine HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion glass delivering exceptional chromatic aberration correction comparable to FPL-53 glass, with an 80mm aperture and 480mm focal length that balance portability with sharp, high-contrast views of lunar details, planetary rings, and deep-sky objects. The air-spaced triplet optical design virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations while proprietary EMD multi-layer coatings optimize light transmission, and a rugged 2.5" hexagonal focuser provides precise control supporting imaging setups up to 10 lbs. Lightweight at just 7.5 lbs, the ED80 is ideal as a standalone grab-and-go instrument or as a versatile guiding scope when paired with larger telescopes, enhancing your astrophotography experience.