Explore Scientific ED165 FPL53 165mm f/7 Triplet Carbon Fiber Refractor

Explore Scientific ED165 FPL53 165mm f/7 Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO Carbon Fiber Refractor Telescope

Features

• 165mm / 6.5" Aperture Refractor OTA
• 1155mm Focal Length, f/7 Focal Ratio
• Apochromatic Triplet Lens Configuration
• Ohara FPL-53 extra-low dispersion (ED) Glass
• Proprietary EMD Enhanced Multi-Coatings
• Two-Speed 3" Hexagonal Focuser
• Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate
• Lightweight Carbon Fiber Optical Tube
• 99% Reflective 2" Diagonal
• OTA Only: Mount and Tripod Required

Explore Scientific's largest refractor telescope incorporates our true three-element apochromat design the ED165-FPL53 with an aperture of 165mm (6.5-inch) utilizes one of the highest performance extra-low dispersion materials obtainable: OHARA FPL-53 ED Glass. Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or some of the most challenging deep sky objects with Explore Scientific’s ED165-FPL53 Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromatic Refractor.

Combining FPL-53 with optical glass of high refractive index allows us to achieve unprecedented advanced chromatic aberration correction. OHARA FPL-53 is considered one of the best glass types ever produced. Having a true diffraction-limited optical design, this large high performance refractor  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 OHARA FPL-53 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optical surfaces.

In addition, this amazing scope also includes a 3" Hexagonal focuser with very rigid design and strong support. Up to 10 lbs of gear can be loaded onto this focuser.

ED165mm f/7 Air Spaced Triplet with Ohara FPL-53 optics and Integrated Dew Shield; 1155mm focal length; 3" HEX Focuser; Cradle Ring with Handle and Vixen Style Dovetail Plate; Explore Finder Scope Base installed on scope; 99% Reflective 2" Diagonal; and a hard TSA approved carrying case.  (Finder Scope NOT Included)

Recommended Accessories

• Recommended Equatorial Mount: Explore Scientific Losmandy G-11
• For astrophotography, add the Explore Scientific 3" Field Flattener .7x Focal Reducer to address the edge-of-field aberrations caused by curved focal planes and reduce your f-ratio for a wider field of view, brighter images and less exposure time
• 8x50 Right Angle Finder Scope