Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Triplet Refractor Telescope

Portable Power for On-the-Go Astronomy

Need a powerful yet portable telescope? Choose the ED80 for easy setup and transport, without compromising image quality.

Features

• 80mm / 3.1" Aperture: Captures bright, clear images of celestial objects, allowing for detailed observation.
• 480mm Focal Length, f/6 Focal Ratio: Offers a wide field of view, perfect for stunning views of the night sky.
• HOYA Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass: Minimizes chromatic aberration, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images with true color representation.
• Apochromatic Triplet Lens System: Enhances color accuracy and image clarity, virtually eliminating chromatic aberrations.
• Vixen-Style Dovetail: Ensures compatibility with a wide range of mounts, providing flexibility in your setup.
• Air-Spaced Triplet Optical Design: Provides brilliant, high-contrast images free from chromatic aberrations.
• EMD Enhanced Multi-Layer Deposition Coatings: Maximizes light transmission across all optical surfaces for brighter, clearer images.
• Compact and Lightweight Design: Weighs just 5.95 lbs and has a tube length of 18.5" with the dew shield, making it highly portable and easy to set up.

The Explore Scientific ED80 is for you if…

• You’re a Serious Hobbyist: You crave superior optical performance and precision in your stargazing and astrophotography pursuits.
• You’re an Amateur Astrophotographer: You want a high-quality telescope that offers exceptional image clarity and can support additional astrophotography equipment.
• You Value Portability: You need a compact and lightweight telescope that is easy to transport and set up for on-the-go astronomical adventures.
• You Appreciate Advanced Features: You seek a telescope with cutting-edge technology, like HOYA ED glass and an apochromatic triplet lens system, to enhance your viewing experience.
• You Demand Reliability: You require a durable and dependable telescope that offers consistent performance, whether for casual stargazing or detailed astrophotography sessions.
• You’re an Educator or Mentor: You want a high-quality instrument to demonstrate and teach the wonders of astronomy to students or community groups.

Experience the universe like never before with the Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope. This premium telescope is designed for serious hobbyists and amateur astrophotographers who demand the highest optical performance. With its 80mm aperture and 480mm focal length, you'll capture bright, detailed images of celestial wonders, from the rugged craters of the moon to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn.

Engineered with HOYA Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass and an apochromatic triplet lens system, the ED80 virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images with true color accuracy. The telescope's EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings maximize light transmission across all optical surfaces, delivering brilliant, clear views of deep-sky treasures like star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. With a resolution of 1.45 arcseconds and a limiting magnitude of 12, you'll observe faint and distant celestial objects with remarkable detail.

The ED80 is not just about performance; it's also about convenience. Weighing just 5.95 lbs and featuring a compact design, this telescope is incredibly portable, making it perfect for on-the-go observations and spontaneous stargazing sessions. The telescope tube length is 18.5" with the dew shield and 15" without it, fitting easily into a protective case for transport. The Vixen-Style Dovetail ensures compatibility with a wide range of mounts, providing flexibility and ease of use, whether you're at home or in the field.

Imagine the satisfaction of capturing stunning astrophotography with ease. The Explore Scientific ED80 supports additional equipment, allowing you to enhance your setup for even more detailed and vivid images. Its air-spaced triplet optical design and robust construction provide stability and precision, crucial for achieving perfect focus and maintaining image quality. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or an educator inspiring the next generation, this telescope offers reliability and advanced features that elevate your astronomical pursuits. Invest in the ED80 today and bring the universe closer than ever before.

Explore Celestial Marvels with Unmatched Clarity

With the Explore Scientific ED80, unlock the wonders of the night sky in stunning detail. Observe the rugged craters and serene seas of the moon, marvel at the majestic rings of Saturn, and explore the cloud bands of Jupiter. Delve into deep-sky treasures, capturing the luminous beauty of star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. This telescope brings the universe to your backyard, making every stargazing session an extraordinary journey through space.

Equip Yourself with Essential Accessories for Ultimate Stargazing

The Explore Scientific ED80 comes fully equipped with high-quality accessories to enhance your astronomical experience. The 2" rack-and-pinion focuser ensures precise and smooth focusing, crucial for capturing sharp celestial images. Included are two extension tubes, providing versatility for various observational and astrophotography setups. The integrated Vixen-Style Dovetail guarantees compatibility with a wide range of mounts, offering flexibility in your setup. Additionally, the Explore Scientific Hybrid Finder Scope Base allows for easy attachment of finder scopes or other accessories, streamlining your stargazing preparations. To top it off, the 99% reflective 2" diagonal maximizes light transmission, ensuring the brightest and clearest images possible. Each accessory is designed to work seamlessly with the ED80, providing you with the tools needed for an exceptional astronomical journey.

Enhance Your Stargazing Experience with Recommended Accessories

To fully maximize the potential of your Explore Scientific ED80, consider adding these highly recommended accessories. The Explore Scientific 8x50 Illuminated Right Angle Polar Finder Scope simplifies alignment, making it easier to locate celestial objects with precision, even under dark skies. Protect your investment with the ED80 Telescope Case, designed to keep your telescope safe during transport and storage, ensuring it remains in top condition for years to come. For astrophotographers, the Explore Scientific Field Flattener f/5 to f/7 is an essential addition, providing a flat field of view across the entire image, eliminating distortions and producing stunningly sharp photos of the night sky. Equip yourself with these accessories to enhance your stargazing and astrophotography adventures, unlocking the full potential of your ED80 telescope.

Elevate Your Astronomy with the Upgraded ED80 FCD100 Triplet Refractor Telescope

For those seeking the pinnacle of optical performance, the Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 FCD100 Triplet Refractor Telescope offers an exceptional upgrade. This model features the premium HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion glass, renowned for its superior chromatic aberration correction and unparalleled clarity.