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The Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet is a professional-grade apochromatic refractor featuring a 152mm aperture and premium HOYA FCD1 extra-low dispersion glass, delivering crisp, color-corrected, high-contrast views ideal for serious astrophotographers and visual observers. Despite its large aperture, the carbon fiber optical tube assembly weighs just 20.5 lbs, enabling use with mid-sized equatorial mounts like the Losmandy G11 PMC-Eight while maintaining portability. With diffraction-limited optics and a 44% increase in light-gathering capability compared to the ED127, this research-class instrument reveals fine structures in deep-sky objects and exceptional planetary detail. The complete package includes a two-speed 2.5-inch hexagonal focuser, removable dew shield, 99% reflective 2-inch diagonal, and Losmandy-style dovetail for immediate observing and imaging.
| Weight | 9.3 lb |
| Glass Type | HOYA FCD1 ED |
| Focal length | 1216 mm |
| Optical design | Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromatic |
| Diagonal Reflectivity | 99% |
| Total Image Circle | 50.8 mm |
| Focuser Type | Two-Speed 2.5-inch Hexagonal |
| Focal ratio | f/8 |
| Tube Length without Dew Shield | 1041 mm |
| Resolution | 0.75″ |
| Coatings | EMD Enhanced Multi-Layer |
| Aperture | 152 mm |
| Tube Length with Dew Shield | 1320 mm |
| Limiting Magnitude | 13 |
| Dovetail Type | Losmandy |
Explore Scientific
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