Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100 Aluminum Triplet Refractor

Name: Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100 Aluminum Triplet Refractor
Brand: Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific

Classic White Aluminum ED102 f/7 APO Triplet with Hoya FCD100 optics is an optical tube for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.

telescope midrange

$Explore Scientific ED102 FCD100 Aluminum Triplet Refractor$

Best Current Offer

Astronomics

In stock

$1,199.00

Other retailers

High Point Scientific (In stock)
$1,199.99
Mile High Astronomy (In stock)
$1,199.99
Cloud Break Optics (In stock)
$1,325.00

Specifications

Optics

Optical design: Air-spaced APO triplet refractor
Focal length: 714 mm
Focal ratio: f/7LimitingMagnitude12.5
Glass: FCD-100
Aperture: 102 mm
Dawes limit: 1.14 arcsec

Specifications

Focuser: 2.5\" dual-speed rotating hexagonal focuser

Mechanical

Weight: 12 lb; 5.4 kg

Astrophotography Fit

Best for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.

Classic White Aluminum ED102 f/7 APO Triplet with Hoya FCD100 optics sits in the telescope slot for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing. The important buying question is whether the optical design, focal length, and mount demands match the targets you actually shoot.

Refractors keep the field routine calmer: no regular collimation, predictable cooldown, and a clean path to autofocus and filtered imaging. The tradeoff is aperture and reach.

Best paired with

Corrected field flattener or reducer when the design requires one
Cooled APS-C or smaller astro cameras matched to the image circle
Autofocus, guide scope or OAG, and a mount with comfortable payload margin

Not recommended for

Large full-frame sensors unless the corrected field supports them
Very small travel mounts near their realistic imaging payload limit
Buyers expecting one telescope to be ideal for every target size

Where To Buy

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Retailer	Price	Availability	View Offer
Astronomics Astronomics	$1,199.00	In stock Updated 8/4/2026	View Offer - $1,199.00
High Point Scientific High Point Scientific	$1,199.99	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $1,199.99
Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy	$1,199.99	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $1,199.99
Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics	$1,325.00	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $1,325.00

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