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ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber - TED15208CF-HEX33

Explore Scientific

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.

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Specifications

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

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