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Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromat Refractor Telescope

SKU: ESED862 MFR: ES-ED0806-02
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Key Features

  • Explore deep-sky wonders with the ED80 telescope's impressive 80mm aperture.
  • Achieve stunning clarity with the triplet apochromatic refractor telescope design.
  • Enjoy precise focusing using the smooth 2" dual-speed rack and pinion focuser.
  • Capture bright, high-contrast images thanks to EMD multi-layer coatings optics.
  • Easily mount your finderscope with the included hybrid finder scope base.
  • Perfect for astrophotography, this portable telescope weighs just 5.95 lbs.
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2019-11-06T08:19:24

Rated 5 out of 5

ED 80 is a winner!

Great scope with excellent views.

GREG C.

2018-12-10T09:38:46

Rated 4 out of 5

Great first astrophotography telescope

Overall this is a great triplet refractor telescope. You do need a field flattener for imaging, but not needed for visual observing. There is very little chromatic aberration. The views are crystal clear and contrast is great. The focuser gives fine control for sharp focus and it stays that way for the night. To achieve focus with a DSLR you are going to use one or both of the included spacers. I use one spacer. This gives a focus with the DSLR at about 40mm focuser travel and about 5mm with the included star diagonal for visual observing. The problem with using a spacer is it does not fit in the bag nor the box anymore without modifying the foam padding for the box.The telescope comes with a proprietary finder scope base only. The aftermarket community has different base plates for the standard dovetail style everyone else uses. At this price point, a finder scope should be included. A red dot would be good for this scope due to its wide field of view.

Cody C.

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Explore Scientific ED80 Specifications

  • Aperture

    80mm

  • Focal Length

    480mm

  • Focal Ratio

    f/6

  • Limiting Magnitude

    12

  • Resolution

    1.45 arcsec

  • Coatings

    EMD (Enhanced Multilayer Deposition) Coatings

  • Tube Length w/ Dew Shield

    18.5" (475mm)

  • Tube Length w/o Dew Shield

    15" (381mm)

  • Dovetail

    Vixen

  • Diameter

    85mm

  • Weight

    5.95 lbs (2.7kg)

  • UPC Code

    811803034358

About Explore Scientific ED80

FEATURED REVIEWS

ED 80 is a winner!

By GREG C.

Great scope with excellent views.

The ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is a true apochromatic telescope that reveals celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn's rings or the brightest deep sky treasures of the Messier catalog.

Offering true diffraction-limited optics with genuine HOYA FCD1 ED glass, the ED80 is the perfect size to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions, this high-quality telescope is a perfect grab-and-go instrument for exploring the skies.

Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this telescope generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer deposition coatings on all optical surfaces.

Although it is a standout telescope on its own, the 80mm also is compact enough to mount on a larger telescope, which can add versatility to your astrophotography experience by separating the guiding and imaging duties. The telescope tube's outside diameter is 91 mm.

Explore Scientific 2" rack-and-pinion focuser comes with 2 extension tubes. Explore Scientific Hybrid Finder Scope Base installed on scope. (Finder scope not included.)

Explore Scientific ED80 Features

  • 80mm Aperture
  • 480mm Focal Length
  • f/6 Focal Ratio
  • Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass
  • EMD Enhanced MultiCoating
  • Apochromatic Triplet Lens System

Key Features

  • Explore deep-sky wonders with the ED80 telescope's impressive 80mm aperture.
  • Achieve stunning clarity with the triplet apochromatic refractor telescope design.
  • Enjoy precise focusing using the smooth 2" dual-speed rack and pinion focuser.
  • Capture bright, high-contrast images thanks to EMD multi-layer coatings optics.
  • Easily mount your finderscope with the included hybrid finder scope base.
  • Perfect for astrophotography, this portable telescope weighs just 5.95 lbs.

What's in the box:

  • Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromat Refractor Telescope
  • 2" Dual-Speed Rack & Pinion Focuser
  • 2" Dielectric Star Diagonal
  • Vixen Style Dovetail
  • Hybrid Finder Scope Base
  • Explore Scientific 1 Year Limited Warranty (Lifetime Limited Warranty with Registration)