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ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet in Carbon Fiber

With true diffraction limited optics and a far-reaching 152mm aperture, the ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet in Carbon Fiber offers limitless possibilities for a lifetime of astronomical exploration.

Designed to deliver crystal clear imagery with true color and rich contrast, the ED152CF is an ideal optical instrument to capture the universe’s breathtaking sights. Through this instrument, deep sky objects can appear as if etched in crystal. Some have described the views as “three-dimensional” against a very dark sky because of the telescope’s unobstructed, high contrast optical system. Features like the filamentary structures of nebulae are rendered with splendid detail, giving one the impression they are looking through a much larger aperture telescope.

Some of the standout features of the ED152CF include:

HOYA FCD1 ED Glass:

The ED152CF combines genuine HOYA FCD1 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optical surfaces to generate high-contrast images with crisp definition. This combination also allows those seeking to push magnification based on their choices of eyepieces or focal extenders to do so without sacrificing clarity.

Apochromatic Design:

To provide the truest views of the cosmos, the ED152CF has an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations.

152mm Aperture:

With its 152mm aperture, this telescope drinks in light to reach further into deep sky and produce brilliant images of elusive celestial sights as well as bright favorites.

Carbon Fiber OTA:

The carbon fiber optical tube assembly of the ED152CF greatly reduces the weight of this impressive telescope to a manageable 20.5 pounds – making it a perfect match for more portable equatorial mounts such as the precision Explore Scientific / Losmandy G11 with PMC-Eight. The material also eliminates focus change attributed to shrinking or expansion caused by temperature fluctuations.

Three-Point Collimation Cell

To guarantee precision performance, the ED152CF refractor includes a three-point collimation cell that allows for pinpoint adjustments of the objective lens.

What's included with the ED152CF:

• Two-Speed 3" Hexagonal Focuser • 99% Reflective 3-inch Diagonal (with 2-inch and 1.25" Adapter) • Cradle Ring with Handle and Losmandy Style Dovetail Plate • Dew Shield • Deluxe Case •

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The iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System is a complete astronomical computerized Wifi or wired GOTO system that provides superior performance by pairing a proven German equatorial mount design with Explore Scientific’s revolutionary PMC-Eight™ Precision Motion Control system to flawlessly navigate the night sky and track objects as they journey across it. In this special bundle package, the iEXOS-100 comes with a selection of accessories designed to further enhance the mount’s performance in imaging situations. The accessories included in this special bundle pack are:

• Illuminated polar finder scope, which has a reticle with both northern and southern hemisphere markings to ensure an imaging setup will meet the demanding alignment requirements for astrophotography anywhere in the world;

• Azimuth adjuster adapter, which allows iEXOS-100 users to make fine azimuth adjustments for precise polar alignment;

• Twilight medium duty tripod, which minimizes vibrations and allows users to add additional weight to the iEXOS-100 mount without compromising performance;

• Camera dovetail plate, which makes it easy to attach a camera to the mount. To learn more about the iEXOS-100 and this special bundle pack, click here.

The 127mm apochromatic refractors in Explore Scientific’s FCD100 series will produce stunning views of a wealth of celestial wonders from rilles etched into the lunar terrain to billowing nebulae and churning galaxies that populate the Messier catalog.

To provide the truest view of the cosmos, these telescopes feature an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations. In addition, they have a combination of genuine HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optical surfaces to generate brilliant high-contrast images with crisp definition.

The quality of the optics also allows those seeking to push magnification based on their choices of eyepieces or focal extenders to do so without sacrificing clarity. To further guarantee precision performance, these telescopes include a three-point collimation cell that allows for pinpoint adjustments of the objective lens.

For a limited time, select models in our 62°, 92° and 100° series of premium waterproof eyepieces are on sale.

In addition to making your observing and imaging experiences truly immersive, these waterproof eyepieces offer the following benefits:

• Lenses made of low-dispersion glass with a high refractive index and fully multi-coated with durable enhanced multi-layer deposition (EMD) coatings that generate brilliant images with sharp contrast and crisp definition

• Housings that are O-ring sealed and purged with an inert gas for a waterproof environment that is impervious to internal fogging and prevents contaminants like fungus and dust from entering

• Foldable soft silicone rubber eyecups that provide the most comfortable viewing experience

• Filter thread on the backside that allows for use of moon or light filters