{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed80-triplet-refractor-reducer-iexos-100-2-kit","title":"Explore Scientific ED80 Triplet Refractor Kit with 0.8x Reducer \u0026 iEXOS-100-2 Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Customers Choose This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-spaced triplet optics with HOYA FCD1 extra-low-dispersion glass and EMD coatings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded 0.8x focal reducer changes the listed 480 mm f\/6 optical setup to 384 mm f\/4.8 when fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight equatorial tracker offers GoTo control via supported software and wired or wireless connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser with two extension tubes; hybrid finder scope base installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducer has 55 mm (±2 mm) specified back spacing and threading for a 42 mm T-ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount includes a travel tripod, accessory tray, bubble level, polar alignment tunnel and two 1 kg counterweights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExplore Scientific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-spaced triplet refractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHOYA FCD1 ED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative focal length \/ ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 mm \/ f\/6, as listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWith included reducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384 mm \/ f\/4.8, as listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTracker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight German equatorial mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMount capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 19 lb total including telescope, accessories and counterweights, per supplier listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMount power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight C batteries, not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eObservers building a portable refractor setup and astrophotographers interested in a tracked, wider-field configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the finder scope included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The listed package has a finder scope base installed, but the finder scope is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the focal reducer change?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to supply batteries or a control device?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The mount uses eight C batteries, and a compatible tablet or computer for software control is purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare your camera and accessory setup with the listed mount and reducer requirements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58543618392367,"sku":"ES-ED0806-FR0.8X-iEXOS100","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/8596\/4079\/files\/ES-ED0806-FR-iEXOS_1.jpg?v=1790440637","url":"https:\/\/ridgelineoutdoorsupply.com\/products\/explore-scientific-ed80-triplet-refractor-reducer-iexos-100-2-kit","provider":"RidgeLine Outdoor Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}