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Explore the Moon, planets and wide-field night-sky photography with an 80 mm triplet refractor paired with a 0.8x focal reducer and computerized equatorial tracker. This Explore Scientific package brings the optics and tracking mount together for an observing setup you can build around.
Why Customers Choose This Product
- Air-spaced triplet optics with HOYA FCD1 extra-low-dispersion glass and EMD coatings.
- Included 0.8x focal reducer changes the listed 480 mm f/6 optical setup to 384 mm f/4.8 when fitted.
- iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight equatorial tracker offers GoTo control via supported software and wired or wireless connection.
Product Highlights
- 2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser with two extension tubes; hybrid finder scope base installed.
- Reducer has 55 mm (±2 mm) specified back spacing and threading for a 42 mm T-ring.
- Mount includes a travel tripod, accessory tray, bubble level, polar alignment tunnel and two 1 kg counterweights.
Specifications
| Brand | Explore Scientific |
|---|---|
| Optical design | Air-spaced triplet refractor |
| Aperture | 80 mm |
| Glass | HOYA FCD1 ED |
| Native focal length / ratio | 480 mm / f/6, as listed |
| With included reducer | 384 mm / f/4.8, as listed |
| Tracker | iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight German equatorial mount |
| Mount capacity | Up to 19 lb total including telescope, accessories and counterweights, per supplier listing |
| Mount power | Eight C batteries, not included |
Ideal For
Observers building a portable refractor setup and astrophotographers interested in a tracked, wider-field configuration.
Important Information
Finder scope, camera, T-ring, tablet or computer, and eight C batteries are not listed as included. The supplier notes that setups weighing more than 6 lb may need additional counterweights; confirm your complete equipment load and compatibility before use. Never point the telescope at the Sun without appropriate purpose-built solar equipment and training.
FAQs
Is the finder scope included?
No. The listed package has a finder scope base installed, but the finder scope is not included.
What does the focal reducer change?
For the listed 480 mm f/6 ED80 setup, the included 0.8x reducer changes the stated focal length to 384 mm and focal ratio to f/4.8.
Do I need to supply batteries or a control device?
Yes. The mount uses eight C batteries, and a compatible tablet or computer for software control is purchased separately.
Compare your camera and accessory setup with the listed mount and reducer requirements before ordering.
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